93M Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 I had an interview last Friday and they told me I would hear back no later than today ... haven’t heard back anything as of yet. This is nerve wracking ?
dejosco Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Mack93 said: I had an interview last Friday and they told me I would hear back no later than today ... haven’t heard back anything as of yet. This is nerve wracking ? An interview where?
mediumtwotopping Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Got rejected in the Yale NIH PREP but they did accept me for the Yale Bouchet Graduate School Bootcamp 2019! (whatever this is) They said I get a fee waiver for their PhD apps next cycle so I'll take it!
Abcs12345 Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, mediumtwotopping said: Got rejected in the Yale NIH PREP but they did accept me for the Yale Bouchet Graduate School Bootcamp 2019! (whatever this is) They said I get a fee waiver for their PhD apps next cycle so I'll take it! I got the same email! Lol I'll take my consolation prize
ucsluggo Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Just now, Abcs12345 said: I got the same email! Lol I'll take my consolation prize I also got the Bouchet!
mediumtwotopping Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, ucsluggo said: I also got the Bouchet! 5 minutes ago, Abcs12345 said: I got the same email! Lol I'll take my consolation prize Nice!!! If you guys are applying (or have already applied) for the Diversity Preview Days, I hope we all get in and see each other there! ? ThisUserNameIsAlreadyTaken and neurooooo 1 1
neurooooo Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 2 hours ago, mediumtwotopping said: Got rejected in the Yale NIH PREP but they did accept me for the Yale Bouchet Graduate School Bootcamp 2019! (whatever this is) They said I get a fee waiver for their PhD apps next cycle so I'll take it! Also got it! I feel like everyone who applied did.. but it still made me feel better!
ima__ima Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, neurooooo said: Also got it! I feel like everyone who applied did.. but it still made me feel better! I also got the invite, and if it's free it's me! I'm pretty stoked on it, since I thought I was opening up a "sorry, you were rejected... best of luck out there" letter. Edited April 26, 2019 by ima__ima
csg397 Posted May 1, 2019 Posted May 1, 2019 Hi everyone, good luck on your applications! Anyone got into PennPREP and is currently looking for housing? I’m on the look! dejosco 1
neurooooo Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Interview invite from UMD. There’s still hope! mediumtwotopping, dejosco and csg397 2 1
memory Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 For the people who have been successfully admitted, would you mind messaging me your stats and any advice that you think would help for being accepted for PREP? I applied to like 12 of these programs, as well as the NIH IRTA, emailed like 8 PIs from the NIH and have not received any interviews, just rejections. I really could not pinpoint what I could improve on my application after going through it with my research professors, besides not much research experience, but isn't that what these programs are geared towards?
nęm0 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Posted May 10, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 4:52 PM, memory said: For the people who have been successfully admitted, would you mind messaging me your stats and any advice that you think would help for being accepted for PREP? I applied to like 12 of these programs, as well as the NIH IRTA, emailed like 8 PIs from the NIH and have not received any interviews, just rejections. I really could not pinpoint what I could improve on my application after going through it with my research professors, besides not much research experience, but isn't that what these programs are geared towards? I think I know how you feel but there is not an exact formula of GPA/research experience. Different schools want different things that's why you apply to more than one(try to contact the schools and ask them where can you improve your application). In your case, 12 might have been too much, quality is more important than quantity. NIH IRTA is pretty much first come first served and it doesn't have to do with your credentials. As long as you think research the right path for you, you will persevere and finally obtain it. Look into some lab tech jobs if that's an option. I wish you the best of luck. EagleEye602 1
Woot Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 Hi all! I was just offered an interview. I’m really nervous as it might be done today, because i’m travelling. Can anyone give me pointers on how theirs was and what kind of questions to expect. I’m nervous i’ll talk out of my a$$ due to lack of preparedness. Thank u!
neurooooo Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Woot said: Hi all! I was just offered an interview. I’m really nervous as it might be done today, because i’m travelling. Can anyone give me pointers on how theirs was and what kind of questions to expect. I’m nervous i’ll talk out of my a$$ due to lack of preparedness. Thank u! Know why PREP and why that school specifically. Be able to talk about at least one research project thoroughly. Where did you get offered an interview?
neurooooo Posted May 15, 2019 Posted May 15, 2019 Anyone heard from UMD? They said they’d get back end of last week/beginning of this week...
mediumtwotopping Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 On 5/15/2019 at 4:00 PM, neurooooo said: Anyone heard from UMD? They said they’d get back end of last week/beginning of this week... I can't believe they haven't sent out decisions yet. It is awfully late in the admissions season... Regardless, I'm wishing you good luck!
nęm0 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Posted May 22, 2019 To future applicants: You will not hear anything from these schools(Harvard, Uchicago) unless you are admitted or interviewed. So keep that in mind when you choose with schools to apply. Had I known it would be like this I would have selected different schools. Feel free to apply to them if you still wish.
dejosco Posted June 23, 2019 Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Harvard University and UChicago do send out final admissions decisions, they’re just not until much later in the summer. If you don’t hear anything by March or April from either of these schools, I’d say it would not be unsafe to assume that you need to consider elsewhere. For reference, I got an interview from Harvard and UChicago in the second week of March. Edited June 23, 2019 by dejosco
mediumtwotopping Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 If anyone needs guidance or advice for this incoming PREP application cycle, shoot me a message. NYNeurosci24, MarxistHegelian and nęm0 3
MarxistHegelian Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Hi! I would like some advice on this. I got offered a position in one PREP program and was given 2 weeks to get back to them. I am still waiting on my other 5 schools to finalize their admissions and start sending interview offers. To be honest, this program is my second choice, and I’m hoping to keep the spot until I know for sure that there is no hope for me getting into my top program. Is there a polite way to differ this? Also, I should probably start a new thread for this year’s process! dejosco 1
NeuroVibe Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 20 hours ago, MarxistHegelian said: Hi! I would like some advice on this. I got offered a position in one PREP program and was given 2 weeks to get back to them. I am still waiting on my other 5 schools to finalize their admissions and start sending interview offers. To be honest, this program is my second choice, and I’m hoping to keep the spot until I know for sure that there is no hope for me getting into my top program. Is there a polite way to differ this? Also, I should probably start a new thread for this year’s process! Would you mind sharing the PREP program that you received your offer from? And I think it'll be a great idea to start a new thread for this year.
MarxistHegelian Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 22 hours ago, davidoff05 said: Would you mind sharing the PREP program that you received your offer from? And I think it'll be a great idea to start a new thread for this year. Here is the new thread: I got an offer for Northwestern PREP. I also posted the schools I am applying to in the above thread ^. Let me know if you hear something!
mediumtwotopping Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) On 3/1/2020 at 5:49 PM, MarxistHegelian said: On 2/29/2020 at 7:20 PM, davidoff05 said: Would you mind sharing the PREP program that you received your offer from? And I think it'll be a great idea to start a new thread for this year. Here is the new thread: I got an offer for Northwestern PREP. I also posted the schools I am applying to in the above thread ^. Let me know if you hear something! I'm assuming that you're within the Neuroscience field because NU-IN PREP is for Neuroscience people. I personally know Cassandra and someone doing the NU-IN PREP. The student loves it and she got interviews/got in into great schools. Edited March 4, 2020 by mediumtwotopping MarxistHegelian 1
Neuro123 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, I've applied to PREP this year (2020-2021) for neuroscience and had some questions for those who attended last year. 1. Can you tell me more about your experiences with PREP? 2. Is anyone in Brown PREP?? 3. Did you get admitted into your top grad school choices? Is there a precedent of students being admitted into the university you did PREP for grad school?! Any input is much appreciated!!! Edited March 11, 2020 by AspiringNeuroCandidate
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