Hey guys,
I am looking to apply for bioinfo/systems biology engineering schools only. Any suggestions on which Tier I/Tier II schools i will have best chances in, will be appreciated!
Undergrad+Masters School - Amongst the top 3 engineering colleges in India.
Undergraduate Engineering Major - Biotechnology
Master's Major - Biotechnology
Overall GPA - 7.97 / 10 (Since it was a dual degree program its a combined Undergrad+Masters CGPA, must be overall in top 25-30% range)
GPA in Master's Thesis - 10/10 (project in Bioinfo, Couldn't Publish a Paper..Amongst 2/15 masters graduates to receive 10/10 )
GRE
Q - 800 (94%)
V - 510 (65%)
W- 4.0 (41%)
TOEFL - 27 each x 4 =108
1st Internship - Bioinfo research internship in Nanyang Technical University, Singapore.
2nd Internship - Bioinfo research internship in Max Planck, Germany.
Papers - 2nd authored a conference paper from germany intern, presented in a renowned international symposium.
LoRs -
1. Masters Thesis Guide (Knows me too well, did 2 courses + worked for 4 years in his lab, excellent reco (hopefully!))
2. Germany Intern ( Good reco, worked good)
3. Singapore Intern ( Fair to good reco)
Tentative Schools - ??
Any suggestions on what range of schools i should aim at will be really helpful!
I am confused about which all good Tier 1/Tier2 schools i will atleast have a competitive chance!
I am looking to apply in Bioengg/Chem & biomolecular engg schools with a good bioinfo/systems biology orientation.
Thanks in advance for help!
