For people who are assuming rejections this year and will be applying again (and also for people who have applied more than once before). I would like to know how to move forward:
1. Did you apply to the same PI's again? Do you find new PI's?
- If so, how do you go about handling the rejection this year. Do I email them asking how to improve my application? Do I tell them I intend on applying again in the fall? Is it weird if I ask to volunteer/ work in their lab over the summer??
2. What can I do over the next few months to improve my application? I am graduating from undergrad in April. My GPA seems to be alright. I don't have any publications so I suppose thats something to focus on. I am trying to find another research position for work. There's probably a lot more I can do that is not coming to mind right now.
Any help or advice at all would be appreciated!