Univ. shortlist for MS in Bioinformatics/Biosciences for Fall 2011

[neel1289]

Please evaluate my profile and univ. for MS in Bioinformatics/Biosciences for Fall 2011

My profile in brief:

> currently in final year pursuing B.Tech in Bioinformatics from National Institute of Technology - Bhopal (NIT Bhopal), India, CGPA is 8.04 / 10 (class rank 9th)

> My GRE score is 1200 (520-v, 680-q, AWA- waiting) and TOEFL (waiting).

> 10th - 89.3%*, 12th - 88%* (*school topper)

> 2 Internships - i) University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (2 months) ii) IISER Pune, India (1 month)

> 2 publications in International journals and 3rd is under review. (research projects)

> won 3rd prize in National conference

> presented a poster in an international conference of Bioinformatics.

> Lots of Extra-curricular activities and participation in Bioinformatics workshops.

Universities Shortlisted:

> University of California, Davis = MS in Biomedical Engineering (conc on Bioinformatics)

> University of California, Santa cruz = MS in Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics

> UIUC = MS in Bioinformatics

> Northeastern University = PSM in Bioinformatics

> Pennstate = MS - Biotechnology (conc on Bioinformatics)

> University of Arizona = PSM in Applied Biosciences

> Arizona State Univ. = MS in Biomedical Informatics

> Texas A&M Univ. = MS in Genetics

> Univ. of Michigan, Ann arbor = MS in Bioinformatics

> North Carolina State University = MS in Functional Genomics

> University of Illinois, Chicago = MS in Biological Sciences

CONDITIONS:

1) Out of 11, I look forward to apply for 5-6.

2) I am looking for funding (TA/RA/Scholarships)

3) Univ. which have post MS better - JOB / Research Prospects.

Thank You, I look forward for your response...

Edited November 3, 2010 by neel1289

[emmm]

Looks OK, but the GRE Q is a bit low . . . were you thinking of re-taking it?

[neel1289]

@ emmm:

Actually I thought to retake the exam, but as the deadlines for applying to universities are very close and other college exams are also there, so till December 15 I will not be able to do so.

Kindly suggest me what shall I do?

[emmm]

I think the rest of your credentials look good. All you can do now is apply and wait and see. Most of us probably have an area or two that we wish were stronger. Good luck!

[neel1289]

Can you please recommend according to AMBI/MOD/SAFE.. As I can only apply to 6-7 out of that list.. Also if any other university is in your view, then kindly let me know...

Thanks...

[neel1289]

Updated profile:

Please evaluate my profile and univ. for MS in Bioinformatics/Biosciences for Fall 2011

My profile in brief:

> currently in final year pursuing B.Tech in Bioinformatics from National Institute of Technology - Bhopal (NIT Bhopal), India, CGPA is 8.04 / 10 (class rank 9th)

> My GRE score - 1200 (520-v, 680-q, AWA- awaiting) and TOEFL 98 (R-27, L-23, S-23 and W-25)

> 10th - 89.3%*, 12th - 88%* (*school topper)

> 2 Internships - i) University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (2 months) ii) IISER Pune, India (1 month)

> 3 publications in International journals (research projects)

> won 3rd prize in National conference

> presented a poster in APBC - International conference on Bioinformatics.

> Lots of Extra-curricular activities and participation in Bioinformatics workshops.

Universities:

> University of California, Davis = MS in Biomedical Engineering (conc on Bioinformatics)

> UIUC = MS in Bioinformatics

> Northeastern University = PSM in Bioinformatics

> Pennstate = MS - Biotechnology (conc on Bioinformatics)

> University of Arizona = PSM in Applied Biosciences

> Arizona State Univ. = MS in Biomedical Informatics

> Texas A&M Univ. = MS in Genetics

> North Carolina State University = MS in Functional Genomics

> University of Illinois, Chicago = MS in Biological Sciences

Preference:

1) I am looking for funding (TA/RA/Scholarships) & Univ. which have post MS better - Job / Research prospects.

Thank You, I look forward for your responses...

[beanbagchairs]

Hi...

I am not sure about the funding situation in MS... as I am applying for PhD... But, If I were you (applying for MS with funding), I'd stay away for the UC schools... Because their funding situation basically sucks They do have greattt research output (UCSC, UCLA, UCSF, UCSD, you name it), but well.. too bad.

Since 1) I dont know your particular area in bioinformatics 2) the funding situation in MS, 3) My area of expertise in bioinformatics is using machine learning approaches (translation: computer scientist, hence I am not familiar with hardcore bio programs) please take my advice with a huge *shovel* of salt

ambitious

> University of California, Davis = MS in Biomedical Engineering (conc on Bioinformatics)

> UIUC = MS in Bioinformatics

moderate

> Northeastern University = PSM in Bioinformatics

> Pennstate = MS - Biotechnology (conc on Bioinformatics)

> Arizona State Univ. = MS in Biomedical Informatics

> Texas A&M Univ. = MS in Genetics

> University of Illinois, Chicago = MS in Biological Sciences

dont know where to put them

> University of Arizona = PSM in Applied Biosciences

> North Carolina State University = MS in Functional Genomics

Have you thought about boston university? they have a good bioinfo program.... but not sure about the funding at the MS level..