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  1. Undergrad Institution: Unpopular International University (Top in the country)
    Major(s): Cell and Molecular Biology
    GPA in Major: 3.9
    Overall GPA: 3.6
    Position in Class: Top 5
    Type of Student: International
     

    Graduate Institution: State University in the Northwest
    Major(s): Molecular Biosciences
    Overall GPA: 3.22

    GRE Scores (revised/old version):
    Q: 156 (63%)
    V: 165 (95%)
    W: 4.0 (59%)


    Research Experience:

    4 years in a plant molecular genetics lab; 3 years in enzyme engineering/cancer research lab; 1 year in molecular endocrinology lab
     


    Applying to Where:

    University of Michigan - MCDB

    Vanderbilt University - Biology

    Oregon Health and Science University - PMCB/Cell and Developmental Biology

    University of Colorado - Boulder - MCDB

    Indiana University - Bloomington - GCDB

    University of Cincinnati - Molecular and Developmental Biology

    University of Wyoming - MCLS

     

    *Will update this with additional info soon...

     

  2. Strangefox, have you tried asking current graduate students in your university who are also international students (non-resident aliens)? Some of them might be using CUs and can help point you in the right direction.

  3. Strangefox, thank you for asking all those great questions. I was supposed to ask those here but I just can't seem to find time to do so. I appreciate all the answers as well. :)

    I am planning to create an account with the CU instead of a bank.

  4. Hello Ben G, welcome to thegradcafe!

    A year before applying to graduate schools, I contacted professors through email, introducing myself and expressing my interest to work with them. I clarified some things about the admission process and raised my concerns; I wanted to apply to MS/PhD programs in Neuroscience but I was (and still am) lacking hands-on experience on that subject as I have been working as a plant molecular biologist. Out of the five or so professors that I sent a message, only one responded. He was very kind and honest.

    I did not end up applying to that university nor to a graduate program in Neuroscience but the advice that he gave was helpful. With regard to this whole "contacting-professors-before-application' issue, I suggest that you go ahead and send your target advisors an email. Write a message that will make you appear as a professional, knowledgeable on your field yet inquisitive and open-minded at the same time. If you don't get replies at first, don't get discouraged; as you have said, these are very busy people you are dealing with.

    In addition, here are some links with the same topic:

  5. For the Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology GRE, you can't go wrong with Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts et al., Molecular Cell Biology by Lodish et al., and Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry.

    There are lots of good General Biology book that you can use for the Biology GRE - Campbell, Kimball, Solomon, Keeton.

  6. I'll be with a $1,750/mo.

    I expect to pay around $200/mo in taxes (take it carefully, TX has no state taxes). I think I don't have to pay Social Security and Medicare Taxes since I'm an international student.

    Hmm.. so I should expect to pay roughly the same amount (between $200-300) per month in taxes. Washington has no state taxes as well.

  7. Any other advice for students paying for themselves?

    I won't be paying for myself but I suggest you make sure that you have all the necessary documents on hand before your interview. Check your bank accounts and other statements that will clearly show that you can shoulder your first year of stay at graduate school. Be confident during your interview and just be honest when it comes to questions about financial matters.

  8. I'm from a tropical country and will be moving to a state which experiences all four seasons. I have never experienced snow and have never visited a place that have winter, so that'll be something new to me. Climate-wise, it's going to be a big adjustment for me.

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