SeaHolly

Rejected from University of Washington. Waitlisted with Northwestern!

Undergrad Institution: Grinnell College Major(s): BA in Biochemistry, BA in Physics GPA in Major: 2.96 Overall GPA: 3.06 Type of Student: Domestic male GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 164 (84%) V: 158 (80%) W: 5.0 (92%) B: 790 (82%) Research Experience: Not as much as I would like. I got a freebie published paper in my college's neuroscience journal. Other than that, independent projects were common in lab courses. Biggest one was completely independently created by my partner and I, but it never went beyond the classroom. Still, I made it a big talking point of my applications. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 2nd place in a play writing competition, and won NaNoWriMo multiple times. Not very biology-focused, I know, but I was hoping it would show that I've got more than just science to me! Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Calculus I & II tutor at my college for about a year and a half. Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: I did talk a little bit about how I've taken up leadership duties in a friendly MMO raid group. Scheduling, tallying votes, assigning roles, shot calling. It's a bit of an odd example, but I think it has charm. Applying to Where: Scripps Research Institute - Chemical and Biological Sciences University of Washington - Biology/Astrobiology Oregon State University - Botany and Plant Pathology University of California, San Diego - Chemistry & Biochemistry, Biological Sciences San Diego State University - Cellular and Molecular Biology University of California, Riverside - Botany and Plant Science Northwestern University - Plant Biology and Conservation University of Illinois at Chicago - Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Although my profile here isn't what I'd call stellar, especially with my GPA, I like to think my letters and GRE help to make up for it. One of my LoRs is from the professor I worked with on the Advanced Laboratory project, so I'm hoping it'll bolster my research potential.