dejosco
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1 hour ago, wings101 said:
Question: if you get waitlisted do they tell you? and what does this actually mean?
also anyone heard back from UCLA IMMP, UCSD biological sciences or UCB MCB? (im international)
I think UCB MCB sent out all of their interview invitations.
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1 hour ago, wiz1810 said:
JHU CMM interview date confirmed, got the last interview weekend :(.
Don't worry--that's irrelevant.
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3 hours ago, biolgurl said:
Hi all! I was wondering thoughts on emailing the program following your interview just saying thank you and reiterating your interest? Should this go to the program director and/ or the interviewers? Thanks!
To piggyback on what the others have said: if you've just finished an interview at a place that is your top choice, I would absolutely send thank you emails (even to the program director). This is advice I received from the chair of a biology department at Northwestern during a mock interview.
- Needanswers1, Danbbk and astroglia
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2 hours ago, queerorpheus said:
I've considered PREP programs, but it seems like a lot of them are designed specifically for underrepresented minorities (as defined by NIH). Some would consider me underrepresented as a queer woman, but I don't fall under the NIH definition specifically. Do you have any insight into whether it's even worth applying?
(For what it's worth, I do have one interview with a PhD program already. This is more just for my own stress about backup options.)
Have you checked the expanded article on eligibility by the NIH? If you grew up poor, essentially, you may be eligible. Also, you may be eligible as a woman. Here's the link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html To answer your question, you must meet NIH eligibility to enter a PREP program.
There's also the possibility of working as a research tech somewhere.
Considering you have a PhD interview, I'd just focus on nailing that! Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions!
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2 hours ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:
I just read through the FAQS and it states that you must have been awarded a bachelors within the last 36 months. I graduated from undergrad in 2017 and i also have a masters so idk if I even qualify
I'd suggest looking into the IRTA/CRTA like thepuncess mentioned (if you'd start the program within 6 months of graduating with your masters)! There's also the possibility of working as a tech in a lab somewhere.
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3 minutes ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:
Is it funded? I cant afford to take out any loans unfortunately
It's completely funded. For example, the stipend at Johns Hopkins is $34,000--in addition to this, you're given health, dental, and vision insurance. Let me know if you want to chat!
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20 minutes ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:
Im happy for everyone getting interviews but is there anyone on here who has yet to receive any interview invites? Im starting to feel super down and lost. It sucks man
Don't worry! In case this doesn't go favorably this cycle--have you considered PREP programs? They're literally life-changing.
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2 hours ago, sevents said:
Weill Cornell was ur safety???
I wouldn't quite consider it a "safety", but I will say that its research presence isn't as strong as several of the places I've gotten interview invitations.
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22 hours ago, ggthot said:
Hey party people! Has anyone else been invited to interview at UCLA (IMMP), Yale (BBS, Micro), University of Washington (Pathobiology), or BU (PiBS)? Would love to say hi to you! (Everything feels so isolating when it's happening remotely...)
Also... Has anyone else gotten good news from "reach" schools and waitlist/rejections from "safety"s? I feel like my luck has just been insane (not to be that person. I am genuinely stupid)
Yeah, I'm almost certain I'm going to be rejected by Weill Cornell, yet I'm getting interviews from schools I didn't seriously think I'd get good news from. Funny stuff.
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23 hours ago, antibody33 said:
Hi Guys!! Is it weird to contact profs to talk about projects/fit in their lab after being invited to the school for an interview? Would that look weird, especially if you are formally interviewed by them during recruitment?
Thoughts???
If anything, it may be a little irritating because faculty are pressed for time, and they're already planning to dedicate time exclusively to you for your interview. You'll be talking to them about projects/fit during the interview, so it's just redundant and unnecessary. If you're just trying to ensure you leave a good impression, just send a well-written follow up "Thank you" email after your interview.
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9 hours ago, baristaaaa said:
Has anyone heard from UC Berkeley or University of Washington for microbiology?
I got an interview from Berkeley's micro program on December 15th
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5 hours ago, rm53 said:
Hi everyone! I've been following along with the forum, but just wanted to post my questions here.
Short bio: big state school, 4.0 gpa, genetics major with a minor in cs. Started research the summer before college started, worked in labs ever since. Worked at a total of 2 academic labs, with 1 summer internship in industry. 1 publication, 1 poster, 1 review and a first author paper in prep/review. Currently working on my honors thesis.
Where I applied/got interviews: Yale (interview invite 12/11), Harvard BBS, Columbia (interview invite 12/18), Weill Cornell PBSB (interview invite 12/23), MD Anderson, Baylor (interview invite 12/11), UChicago GGSB (interview invite 12/18), UCLA (interview invite 12/14), GSK, UPenn (interview invite 12/13)
I applied broadly because I really didn't think I would have so many interview requests, but I'm very grateful. I was just wondering when would be the best time to reach out to potential PIs to see if they are taking on graduate students? I feel like asking during interviews would be very odd, so should I be reaching out now?
If you end up interviewing with the same PIs that you've listed as preferences when registering for your interview (assuming they've sent the registration or will send it soon), it is extremely likely that PI is 1. taking students and 2. is interested in taking you. This is something you could also get a feel for when you actually interview with them (e.g., by discussing potential projects with them).
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13 hours ago, hot leaf juice said:
Yes! A bit nervous because the interview is only one day so less chances to mess up haha
I'd recommend finding someone (or people) to mock interview with! Practice helps so much.
- Naima77 and hot leaf juice
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13 hours ago, DerekL said:
Do you guys think that Cornell BMCB will send out the invites today or tomorrow ( or before Christmas)?
Anyone applied to USC PiBBS and will they take action before Christmas?
feel Anxious to wait for the update from every program
I got one from Cornell BMCB today.
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20 minutes ago, icsyr said:
For UPenn CAMB, I did MVP (Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology)
For UNC BBSP, I did (in order): immunology, DNA Repair and Genome Stability, Cell Biology, Translational Medicine, and Systems Biology
For Brown...I can't find it in the portal, but I would've selected Response to Pathogens, then Cell Signaling. I was not one of the people interested in the biology of aging.
Congrats! We chose the same tracks for Penn and Brown. I'm assuming I'm not getting an interview for Penn now, but it's all Gucci. ?
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3 hours ago, devcby said:
Nothing from Duke DSCB for me either ?
Do you know whether Princeton Mol Bio is still working on sending out offers?
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3 hours ago, wacharak said:
as far as I've heard, it was the entire program
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1 hour ago, AnxiousLucy said:
Has anyone heard back from Johns Hopkins MMI program in the public health yet? I was getting so nervous since I saw people got interviews around Dec. 12th from the past years while scrolling down the results page.
From what I'm able to gather, JHU PhD programs at the school of medicine and at the school of public health are still working on reviewing applications.
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1 minute ago, TiredandBroke said:
Unrelated, but how do yall add the signatures? I couldnt find the setting haha
Lol Click on the little down arrow next to your name in the top right-hand corner, click on Settings, then click on Signature. Also--your username is such a mood.
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Just now, neurokenzie said:
@dejoscowhich program did you apply for at Johns Hopkins?
BCMB and CMM on the medical campus, and CMDB on the Homewood campus!
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3 hours ago, wiz1810 said:
Does anyone happen to know if programs usually send everything in one day? If I didn't get an interview as they were sent out it is probable that I was rejected?
It really just depends on the program. I'd wait it out.
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3 hours ago, virushunter said:
Just received an interview invite for the Microbiology and Immunology specialization of the Integrated Program in Cellular Molecular and Biomedical Studies at Columbia!
Interview dates are Jan 28-29 and Feb 18-19.
Congrats! Appreciate the update--I wonder if they're sending them out in waves.
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I received an interview invitation from Berkeley for the Microbiology Ph.D. program this evening! Has anyone else? I was so stunned when I got the call (thought this was my "reach" school), that I completely missed all of the details about some email we're supposed to receive soon.
- Neuromantic, just_fine and gdawodu
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1 hour ago, sirtuingirl said:
Best wishes to you. Can you try to find out if there will be interviews. I am not sure because there is no mention of that in the admissions page. All other programs I have applied to, say something about interview/recruiting visit. Brown Biology & Neuro mention interviews, just not the MCBGP.
I can! I'll keep you posted.
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That's good information to know! Yeah, I'm hoping to glean more information regarding application numbers during my interviews.
Originally, I thought that programs might get less applications this cycle because of people possibly not wanting to start a program during the pandemic, but that doesn't seem to be the case.