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thank you, I appreciate the advice. do you mean cold in the sense of community at MIT?

Thanks for the advice and congrats on your decision! For me, I feel like I want the answer to be MIT, but not for any reason I can particularly understand or voice. And when I think rationally, I can come up with a bunch of reasons why UCSF might be better. I just don't want to make a decision for the wrong reasons, but then again time is running out so I'll have to do something soon.

Help (PLEASE)! Should I go to UCSF or MIT? I'm from the Bay Area and would like to experience living somewhere else, but I'm also worried that being away from my family for 6 years would be so difficult. I am interested in a similar number of faculty at both places, but felt more comfortable overall (with faculty and students) at SF. I think it's probably because of this complex that I'm simply not good enough to go to MIT, even though I know UCSF is of very similar caliber. UCSF would probably be a safer option for me, but I can't decide if that's a good or bad thing. Any advice would be GREATLY GREATLY appreciated.

Help (PLEASE)! Should I go to UCSF or MIT (both for molecular/cell/dev bio)? I'm from the Bay Area and would like to experience living somewhere else, but I'm also worried that being away from my family for 6 years would be so difficult. I am interested in a similar number of faculty at both places, but felt more comfortable overall (with faculty and students) at SF. I think it's probably because of this complex that I'm simply not good enough to go to MIT, even though I know UCSF is of very similar caliber. UCSF would probably be a safer option for me, but I can't decide if that's a good or bad thing. Any advice would be GREATLY GREATLY appreciated.

Has anyone heard back from MIT after being waitlisted?

Has anyone heard from MIT Biology after the last interview 3/11?

Anyone heard from stanford biosciences? Which program?

Same here! Congratulations! I was worried because I was told we'd hear back Tuesday afternoon.

Has anyone heard back from Tetrad post-interview?

Has anyone heard back from Tetrad post-interview?

Is it customary that you send thank-you emails to all of your interviewers? Or just those whose work you were particularly interested in, etc.?

What kind of attire is appropriate when schools say "you don't need formal clothes for interviews" or "wear what you will feel comfortable in"?

I received an open house invitation via email on January 7th. Not sure if they went out all at once, though!

Thanks for letting me know! Did you respond to the original email to accept the invitation? It seemed unclear whether they wanted a response or if we were supposed to wait for the additional information first.

How long did it take for people to hear back from UNC CH about travel arrangements after submitting the W9 form?

Has anyone who received the Stanford DevBio interview invitation in December gotten the follow up information packet yet, by mail or email?

I found the form, thank you! Do you know how to determine if you are exempt from backup withholding and FATCA reporting?

Did everyone receive the W9 form in the confirmation email from BBSP admissions after registering for the interview weekend? I got the confirmation email but cannot see the W9 attachment.

Congratulations! What time did you receive the UW MCB invitation?

Does anyone know when UW MCB typically extends interview invitations?

You can find the results only thread here: https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?t=m&o=&pp=250 ?

I've seen multiple posts about UCSF iPQB in the results link. Has anyone heard back from Tetrad?

Has anyone who did not apply by the priority deadlines heard back from Vanderbilt or UNC Chapel Hill?

Hello everyone, Please help!! I am unsure of my qualifications and looking for some feedback on my list of schools/programs. I am interested in studying cell/matrix interactions, cell shape and polarity, and tissue morphogenesis and patterning. Undergrad Institution: Top UC Major(s): MCDBMinor(s): Biomedical ResearchGPA in Major: 3.942Overall GPA: 3.859Position in Class: Currently qualify for Magna Cum Laude (top 10%)Type of Student: Domestic femaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 163 (93%)V: 163 (83%)W: 4 (59%)Research Experience: 2 yrs (3 by PhD entry) in epithelial biology lab - 20 hrs/week during the school year and 2 full-time summers, 40 hrs/week [Working independently for 2/3 years] One manuscript submitted for review (second author), one in preparation (co-first), two poster presentations, one departmental seminar talk, completing an honors thesis nowAwards/Honors/Recognitions: College Honors, Dean's Honors List all quarters since sophomore year, Departmental Honors (upon thesis completion)Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Work-study job in same lab during my freshman yearSpecial Bonus Points: Expect very strong letter from my PI, strong letter from faculty member familiar with my work, and solid letter from faculty part of minorApplying to Where:MIT Biology UCSF Tetrad Stanford Biosciences UC Davis BMCDB UW MCB Vanderbilt IGP BBS UNC Chapel Hill BBSP Thank you in advance for your input!

Hello everyone, I am unsure of my qualifications and looking for some feedback on my list of schools/programs (as well as any suggestions to add, which are not listed here). I am interested in studying cell/matrix interactions, cell shape and polarity, and tissue morphogenesis and patterning. Undergrad Institution: Top UC Major(s): MCDBMinor(s): Biomedical ResearchGPA in Major: 3.942Overall GPA: 3.859Position in Class: Currently qualify for Magna Cum Laude (top 10%)Type of Student: Domestic femaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 163 (93%)V: 163 (83%)W: 4 (59%)Research Experience: 2 yrs (3 by PhD entry) in epithelial biology lab - 20 hrs/week during the school year and 2 full-time summers, 40 hrs/week [Working independently for 2/3 years] One manuscript submitted for review (second author), one in preparation (co-first), two poster presentations, one departmental seminar talk, completing an honors thesis nowAwards/Honors/Recognitions: College Honors, Dean's Honors List all quarters since sophomore year, Departmental Honors (upon thesis completion)Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Work-study job in same lab during my freshman yearSpecial Bonus Points: Expect very strong letter from my PI, strong letter from faculty member familiar with my work, and good letter from faculty part of minorApplying to Where:MIT Biology UCSF Tetrad Stanford Biosciences UCLA GPB UC Davis BMCDB UW MCB Vanderbilt IGP BBS Thank you in advance for your input!