Admission to a Biology Ph.D. program (what are my chances?)

[Gutiml]

Hello everyone,

I currently a third-year undergraduate pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry with around a 3.0 GPA and the intent of obtaining a doctorate degree in the biological sciences upon graduation. What are my chances of entering a great graduate program?

Science Activities:

• Three years of research experience (1.75 years at a top-20 institution and 1.25 years at an ivy league known to be a STEM superpower).
• One research course focused on advanced functional genetics.
• Honors including McNair E. Scholar, several Undergraduate Research Fellowships, and the Best Poster award from several conferences.
• Given a poster presentation at six conferences, as well as an oral presentation at one conference.
• Held an Undergraduate Teaching Assisting position for a Functional Genetics lab for three semesters.
• Will potentially complete a Senior Thesis.
• Have two publications (First Author + Third Author papers)

Non-Science Activities:

• Drumline Founder and Instructor of a public middle school
• Website Developer of a public city park
• Note Taker at top-20 institution

Additionally, I am a First-Generation, Hispanic, Low-Income student.

 

 

Edited January 26, 2018 by Gutiml
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[rising_star]

It's going to be about research fit (and, to some degree, your test scores and GPA since those can keep you out even when they won't get you in).