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    jakeperalta reacted to ProspectiveGrad21 in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I got accepted to NYU Vilcek!!!! It was the only school that gave me an interview and literally all other schools rejected me but I don't care anymore because I am getting my PhD!!!!
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    jakeperalta reacted to ProspectiveGrad21 in 2021 Biology PhD Admissions Results   
    Ah okay, glad to know I'm not in this boat alone. 
    Thanks! I hope NYU works out, if not then it's no grad school for me (unless being on the waitlist for BU actually means anything). 
    Hopefully things work out for you too! 
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from ProspectiveGrad21 in 2021 Biology PhD Admissions Results   
    Nope, wasn't invited for Harvard BBS interview. Last year they sent rejections the first week of March so perhaps that will be it. they are doing rolling admissions this year but I don't know if that means anything for the people that didn't get offered an interview.
    good luck for your NYU interview! You got this!
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    jakeperalta reacted to wings101 in Things really do happen for a reason (rejected from all biology programmes)   
    okay to start off I'm an international student from the UK. I applied to 4 biology programmes this year and was pretty disappointed because it was my dream (Still is!) to do a PhD. I guess I felt that I didn't want to be behind or wasting my time if I didn't get in this year...HOWEVER... I had a low key epiphany the other day and have decided that within my year out to do an internship in another country. At first I wanted to go on holiday and just relax and reapply next year cause this past year has been rough on my mental health and just this whole panoramic its been a wild ride. BUT i figured out why not go to a different country and intern in a lab so essentially I can be on holiday in a place I like but also do something that will help my CV and will benefit me for the next cycle!
    Not only this, but this past summer I spent a lot of time on LinkedIn reaching out to people and i reached out to a couple of people yesterday just updating them and someone from Horizon discovery in SD asked for my resume so he could pass it to the head of his research lab! im not sure anything will come out of it but thought it was really nice of them! like damn networking really does pay off lol 
    But anyways, for anyone feeling discouraged this year, it's been a super competitive year, more so than previous year and everything really will work out! Feel free to DM me to connect on twitter or linked in! Always happy to share advice! 
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    jakeperalta reacted to Quiteña in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I think you should definitely let the schools know asap if you are certain you would rather go to one of your other choices. The schools appreciate knowing that, and applicants will as well since they can get more offers out earlier. I also think that if you are no longer interested in a program, you should withdraw your application. That interview offer could go to someone who is still interested!
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    jakeperalta reacted to ebolafighter in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    Hi guys, I hope you don't mind if I rant a bit. I guess this entire cycle has just been really hard. I received my waitlist from BU (where I currently work, got my undergrad and masters degree from AND all of my recommendations were from faculty in the program...), and I'm just... sad I guess. Pretty much rejected from every other program (I am very fortunate to have one interview though). Like it just doesn't seem to make sense to work this hard (already for the institution I work for) and now I'm just sitting at my work desk like K, thanks. 
    Sorry to take over and rant, but I just want to say if you're feeling down today I feel you and I know we will make it through but its okay to be a little sad. Virtual hugs all around! ❤️ 
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    jakeperalta reacted to wings101 in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    Saw someone on reddit say they just got an interview the other day so I guess take everything with a pinch of salt. No rejection is good news i guess
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from Needanswers1 in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I just got rejected from NYU Vilcek btw, applied Nov 29th and indicated Microbiology as my main interest. Checked my portal, no email yet but I'm guessing its going to be there soon. 
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    jakeperalta reacted to Henry13579 in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    So weird. Why don't these schools send out rejections to international students like us as they used to do in early Jan before? We have to keep telling ourselves "no news means good news," though we totally understand that there are high chances of getting rejections. That is such a torture. 
     
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from T suppressors in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I applied to Weill Cornell IMP and their last interview is feb 3-5, seems unlikely that if we haven't heard by now, that we have a shot since people have received invites already -- and their first interview weekend is actually today through friday. fingers still crossed, stranger things have happened!
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from T suppressors in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    Have not heard from UCLA IMMP ?
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    jakeperalta reacted to Needanswers1 in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    One of my coworkers applied to NYU in 2019/worked there and said that they are known to send invites late 
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from seattleth in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    Ah ok! I heard that they're offering interviews anytime between Dec and Feb as they have dates into March so still hopeful~ Makes sense that you got an email in Dec since you're interviewing soon! Good luck and I hope you do great!
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from Overextracted in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    Hey don't lost hope! I applied to 9 schools and have only had 2 rejections and no interview requests so far! I also applied to UCLA IMMP and haven't heard back -- keep hoping, I am sure something will work out!
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    jakeperalta reacted to wings101 in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    Thanks! I really appreciate the support especially during these hard times ❤️ 
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from wings101 in 2021 Biology PhD Admissions Results   
    I'm international too, US BS and MS degrees and also applied to UCLA and have heard nothng ? nothing on the portal either. I do know that people have received invites from IMMP, and that interviews are scheduled for Jan sometime, but I do not know if they will have multiple rounds. 
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    jakeperalta reacted to Overextracted in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    Just received an interview invitation from Stanford Immunology. Super EXCITED!!!
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    jakeperalta reacted to mh25 in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I emailed to get an update so I will let you know!
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from Research Enthusiast in 2021 International Biomedical Applicants   
    fml, this app cycle really has my heart rate spazzing! fingers crossed that we hear good news this week. I think I might just like not stop crying if I get 3 rejections in a row T_T
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from Overextracted in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    me! 2 rejections and dry inbox for interviews! i got you fam, we'll get through it
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from d0lorezhaze in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I completely understand -- its my second cycle too, so really hard to keep hope from dwindling ❤️ but its ok! lets keep hoping and I am sure we will receive great news very very soon!
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from Needanswers1 in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I completely understand -- its my second cycle too, so really hard to keep hope from dwindling ❤️ but its ok! lets keep hoping and I am sure we will receive great news very very soon!
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from parasitesrcool in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    me! 2 rejections and dry inbox for interviews! i got you fam, we'll get through it
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from parasitesrcool in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    I know 2 or 3 people posted that they had received invites from UCLA IMMP, but is there any insight on whether more invites will be sent or if there is just one round?
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    jakeperalta got a reaction from parasitesrcool in Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)   
    Thank you for the update!
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