Undergrad Institution: Rutgers University, New BrunswickMajor(s): GeneticsMinor(s): noneGPA in Major: 3.50Overall GPA: 3.54Type of Student: Domestic female minority (Hispanic)GRE Scores (revised/old version): still studyingQ:V:W:B:Research Experience: Three academic years of part time research experience for credit, 9 months of full time research experience (3 summers, 3 fellowships). All of this was in the same molecular biology, molecular genetics, and biochemistry lab. (total of 3 years with the same lab) 1 manuscript in review (co-author). 7 presentations, 2 conference talks, 1 national Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's list 5 times for undergrad, highest honors for undergraduate thesis (Within your school or outside?)Pertinent Activities or Jobs: 1 year lab tech, currently research associate funded by NIH, manager at pharmacy for 2 years,Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Special Bonus Points: Took 5 graduate classes in undergrad (A/B+ in all) and taking one while I apply. Met with department chairs of Duke and Denver. Got invite to Preview Weekend for UNC. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Board member of local non profit for LGBT youth. Rocky grades in chemistry and maths (C+'s). Applying to Where:
UNC- BBSP
Duke- Genetics and Genomics
U Miami- PIBS
University of Colorado Denver- Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Development
OHSU
UC Davis- Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
University of Washington- Pathobiology
Am I aiming too high with some of these schools? Any recs on other schools I should apply to?
