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Although we've all have submitted by now, I would like to share: Undergrad Institution (approx. rank/reputation in STEM): UC school Major(s): Exercise Physiology Minor(s): GPA in Major: 3.51/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.61/4.00 Demographics/Background: Mexican-Syrian American GRE Scores: N/A LOR: Supervising professor #1 neuroscience at one of the prospective schools listed below Supervising professor #2 biochemistry & biophysics at one of the prospective schools listed below Bioengineering professor/chair of a program listed below Research Experience: 4 yrs as a lab manager/research associate, neuroscience and biochemistry 1 yr undergraduate researcher, molecular biology 10 wks Amgen Summer Research Training Program, biochemistry & biophysics 1.5 yrs undergraduate researcher, biomedical engineering 10 wks NIH summer program, bioengineering Publications/Abstracts/Presentations: First authorship in progress, neuroscience Second authorship, neuroscience/structural biology Fourth authorship, biomedical engineering Second authorship, bioengineering 3 oral presentations; 6 poster presentations (most national) Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Outstanding Performance Citation in Research from home institution upon graduation 2 presentation awards MARC fellowship 2 other fellowships Fellowships/Funding: None for grad school Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Research associate - UCSF Former paramedic Other Miscellaneous Accomplishments: Jiu Jitsu black belt (briefly mentioned in SOP) Anything else in your application that might matter (faculty connections, etc.): Having worked in academic research for some time, I’m well acquainted with several faculty members at institutions I’ve applied. All LORs were written by faculty I’ve published with and they also reside at some of the institutions I’ve applied. Research Interests: Drug Development and delivery systems for targeted therapies in disease and tissue engineering/regeneration. Institutions/Programs: UCSF - PSPG UCB-UCSF - BioE Stanford - BioE Comments: My personal life constrains me geographically that is why I have applied to very few institutions. I am aware these programs are super competitive. My GPA is not comparable to others who have posted and if I am accepted into a BioE program, I would have to catch up on some math. I just hope my experience makes a difference. Best of luck to you all and happy holidays!