thepuncess
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I'm currently deciding between Berkeley MCB and UCSF Tetrad! Some of my thoughts about the two programs based on my interview experiences and meetings with faculty and students:
Based on what current students have said about jobs after graduating, both seem to be similarly highly regarded in industry with companies actively recruiting students from both schools. Although, from what I've seen Berkeley may have a bit of an edge since there are a lot of faculty who are actually involved in biotech companies, which opens up potential opportunities for internships and gaining hands-on experience.
Other differences between the programs could be pros/cons depending on what you're looking for, and are primarily related to one being an undergraduate institution and the other being a medical center with no undergrads. For example, my impression of Berkeley was that research is more focused on basic science and there are also mandatory opportunities to TA and/or mentor undergrads. I think another thing to consider is cohort size as well, Berkeley is quite large at 30-40 ppl while UCSF aims for 20-25.
Totally get the virtual interview frustration/dissatisfaction and the way that I'm trying to alleviate it is by talking to as many different people as possible over zoom (faculty of interest, current students in the program, program alumni, students in other programs at the school, other prospective students I've interviewed with). It's a lot of work but this is also a big decision that'll affect where I end up for the next 5-6 years. With that said, feel free to PM me if you'd like to chat about schools some more (I'd love to get your take!)/vent about this application cycle/whatever!!
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On 2/6/2021 at 1:18 PM, behavioral_ecology said:
Has anyone else who already interviewed for Boston University - Biology gotten a final decision back yet? Or any word on when we might hear back a final decision?
I got an offer from them last week, but I applied to the neurobiology track
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20 hours ago, Jessamine said:
Has anyone heard back from UCSF Tetrad post interview??
Just got the call from one of my interviewers! Hopefully you should be hearing soon as well!!!
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3 hours ago, Vickie Yang said:
Has anyone heard back from UC Berkeley (MCB), Emory (Neuroscience), UC Irvine (CMB), UPitt (PMI), U of Miami (PiBS), Harvard (Immunology) and UW (Immunology)?
I haven't heard anything back from those programs. Even rejection is better than waiting endlessly...
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Applied: UC Berkeley (MCB), Emory (Neuroscience), UC Irvine (CMB), UPitt (PMI), U of Miami (PiBS), Harvard (Immunology), UW (Immunology)
Secondary Application: UT Southwestern (BMS)
Interviewing: IUPUI (IBMG), UAB (GBS), U of Arizona (ABBS), Purdue (Biological Sciences), U of Maryland (Neuroscience)
Rejected: WUSTL (DBBS), Mayo (Neuroscience), Rockefeller (Bioscience)
I got an interview from Berkeley MCB in mid-December. They have already started organizing the interview weekend so unfortunately they may be done sending out invites. I applied to UCI CMB and haven't heard back anything either though!
3 hours ago, st21 said:Any hear from UC Santa Barbara MCDB? I saw one post on the admission results but nothing else. Website says Feb 5th interviews? Thanks
My friend and I who applied got interview invites earlier this month! They emails weren't sent at the exact same time so it's possible that they're doing rolling invites. Their interview day is on 2/5.
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On 1/16/2021 at 6:01 PM, st21 said:
Nope. Radio silence!
Also, anyone hear from UC Santa Barbara MCDB?
My friend and I applied to UCSB and got interview invites on 1/6. We didn't get our emails at the exact same time so it's possible they're doing rolling invites if you haven't heard back yet!
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24 minutes ago, wings101 said:
Question: if you get waitlisted do they tell you? and what does this actually mean?
also anyone heard back from UCLA IMMP, UCSD biological sciences or UCB MCB? (im international)
I got interviews from UCSD Biological Sciences (12/18) and Berkeley MCB (12/16). Unfortunately I think both of those programs might have already sent out most of their interviews -UCSD actually said they invited more people than they actually interview and Berkeley has already started organizing things and they have an info session for interviewees tomorrow. I am American though, so if the admissions considerations are different for international students this might not apply!!
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28 minutes ago, L-Dopamean said:
Thank you very much! Best of luck!!
I applied to
1. UCLA : Molecular, cellular, integrative physiology
2. UC Davis : Molecular, cellular, integrative physiology
3. NYU GSAS : Biology
4. MD Anderson : Cancer Biology
5. Boston University : Biology (Do you know when we are expected to hear back from BU?)
I got interview invites for UCLA MCIP (1/6) and BU Biology (1/7). I suspect UCLA might be done because they only have one interview weekend (2/17-2/19) and have already started organizing it. However, no news might be good news because my friend who applied to that program already received a rejection! I'm not sure about BU Biology; they gave one interview option (1/25) but said they'd be happy to reschedule. I haven't seen a lot of reports on the results page so I wouldn't lose all hope yet! Best of luck with all your apps!!!
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34 minutes ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:
I just read through the FAQS and it states that you must have been awarded a bachelors within the last 36 months. I graduated from undergrad in 2017 and i also have a masters so idk if I even qualify
27 minutes ago, queerorpheus said:I've considered PREP programs, but it seems like a lot of them are designed specifically for underrepresented minorities (as defined by NIH). Some would consider me underrepresented as a queer woman, but I don't fall under the NIH definition specifically. Do you have any insight into whether it's even worth applying?
(For what it's worth, I do have one interview with a PhD program already. This is more just for my own stress about backup options.)
Another option for a great, life-changing postbac research opportunity is the IRTA/CRTA program at the NIH campus in Bethesda (https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postbac_irta). Similar to PREP, it's fully funded with health/dental/etc. The application process is somewhat unconventional -you submit a general application with your information then it's your responsibility to contact PI's that you'd be interested in working with to see if they have space for a postbac in their lab. In some cases PI's can also reach out to you after seeing your application in the pool. I think generally people start contacting PI's from around now up until March-ish. The program doesn't have any requirements to be an URM and you can apply even if you have a master's (you get a higher starting stipend too!). There are also lots of resources and events through the training center for preparing for grad school if you end up having to reapply. If you're able to move to Bethesda and want independent research experience I highly recommend it.
I'm a current postbac applying to grad school with pretty successful results so far
I'd be happy to chat more about the program if anyone is interested!
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On 12/18/2020 at 8:09 PM, Jessamine said:
If you haven’t heard from Harvard BMS it’s too late
At least I got an interview at UCSF Tetrad! Does anyone know how many acceptances they extend to interviewees?
Me too for UCSF!! Super excited to meet everyone at the interview
I went to the open house Tetrad held the week before the application was due and they said they interview 90 and accept 75!
2021 Biology PhD Admissions Results
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I declined the offer earlier this month!! Hope things work out for you!!!