NIH PREP 2024-2025 Applicants Unite!

[Giabia]

University of Colorado sent me an invitation to interview with them today. If anyone was looking for them, expect to hear back soon.

Good luck.

[glassskinprincess]

  On 4/18/2024 at 2:10 AM, Giabia said:

University of Colorado sent me an invitation to interview with them today. If anyone was looking for them, expect to hear back soon.

Good luck.

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good luck on your interview!

[AlonaAbu]

GUYSSSS i got into notre dame!

[Giabia]

I got into University of Colorado Anschutz!!!

[AlonaAbu]

  On 4/21/2024 at 1:30 AM, Giabia said:

I got into University of Colorado Anschutz!!!

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yay!!!

[TinyPothos]

Hi everyone!

I applied to a few PREP programs but haven’t heard a peep from any of them. I have no change to any of my application portals and I checked all my inbox folders for any type of communication but it’s been radio silence. I’m nervous that somehow my applications weren’t reviewed or missed somehow. I also applied to lab jobs as backup too but I just find it odd to have heard absolutely nothing this late. 

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[AlonaAbu]

  On 4/21/2024 at 9:41 PM, TinyPothos said:

Hi everyone!

I applied to a few PREP programs but haven’t heard a peep from any of them. I have no change to any of my application portals and I checked all my inbox folders for any type of communication but it’s been radio silence. I’m nervous that somehow my applications weren’t reviewed or missed somehow. I also applied to lab jobs as backup too but I just find it odd to have heard absolutely nothing this late. 

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who did you apply to?

[jbest]

If anyone applied to Chicago, i reached out to them and they said they will be reviewing applications to fill 8 spots over the next few weeks and hope to have decisions out by mid-may. Good luck everyone. 

[TinyPothos]

  On 4/22/2024 at 5:12 PM, AlonaAbu said:

who did you apply to?

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I applied to UPenn, Yale, Brown, and the NIH IRP. Those were the only programs both in the areas of research I was interested in and location wise. Like I mentioned, I also applied to RA jobs as well but a PREP program would be much more beneficial. 

[glassskinprincess]

  On 4/21/2024 at 9:41 PM, TinyPothos said:

Hi everyone!

I applied to a few PREP programs but haven’t heard a peep from any of them. I have no change to any of my application portals and I checked all my inbox folders for any type of communication but it’s been radio silence. I’m nervous that somehow my applications weren’t reviewed or missed somehow. I also applied to lab jobs as backup too but I just find it odd to have heard absolutely nothing this late. 

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Yea it's annoying that they don't send updates  Only way to know the status of your application is to call or email them. That is what I have been doing. I would rather know I got rejected than keep waiting for nothing!!!

[glassskinprincess]

  On 4/22/2024 at 7:07 PM, TinyPothos said:

I applied to UPenn, Yale, Brown, and the NIH IRP. Those were the only programs both in the areas of research I was interested in and location wise. Like I mentioned, I also applied to RA jobs as well but a PREP program would be much more beneficial. 

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When did you apply? NIH is usually rolling admissions but I heard they still take people up until the summer! Good luck  Hopefully you get some good news soon!

[AlonaAbu]

I accepted Case ❤️ 

[prismatic.ink]

Hi all! 

I am also a 2024-2025 PREP applicant and only applied to the UChicago program. I got an interview invite the 18th and am interviewing tomorrow!

Does anyone have any tips? I'm both really excited and super nervous 😗

[glassskinprincess]

  On 4/24/2024 at 2:19 PM, prismatic.ink said:

Hi all! 

I am also a 2024-2025 PREP applicant and only applied to the UChicago program. I got an interview invite the 18th and am interviewing tomorrow!

Does anyone have any tips? I'm both really excited and super nervous 😗

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CONGRATS that's really exciting! Good luck! Let us know how it goes

 

Question: When did you apply? I applied in April  and I'm wondering if I'll actually get an interview or if they sent interviews to everyone already

[prismatic.ink]

@glassskinprincess 
I found out about the program on March 5th so it took me a bit to narrow down where I wanted to go / if PREP was even a good fit. So I applied on March 31st 🫣 and my recommenders got the letters in a few days later. I didn't hear anything back until last Thursday, so I wouldn't despair if you haven't heard back yet!

[glassskinprincess]

  On 4/24/2024 at 5:57 PM, prismatic.ink said:

@glassskinprincess 
I found out about the program on March 5th so it took me a bit to narrow down where I wanted to go / if PREP was even a good fit. So I applied on March 31st 🫣 and my recommenders got the letters in a few days later. I didn't hear anything back until last Thursday, so I wouldn't despair if you haven't heard back yet!

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I applied to multiple places and have interview for other graduate program at Mount Sinai so I'm not losing hope just yet...

Maybe PREP wasn't the best choice for me since I only have 6 months of previous research experience and I'm looking to become a MD/PhD student whereas most programs look for students interested in PhD only

[prismatic.ink]

  On 4/24/2024 at 6:16 PM, glassskinprincess said:

I applied to multiple places and have interview for other graduate program at Mount Sinai so I'm not losing hope just yet...

Maybe PREP wasn't the best choice for me since I only have 6 months of previous research experience and I'm looking to become a MD/PhD student whereas most programs look for students interested in PhD only

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Doesn't mean you don't have a shot!

Definitely don't lose hope, and it doesn't hurt to send a check in? I don't know if I'd do it right now but maybe in the coming week or two?

[AlonaAbu]

URMC emailed me about an interview but I already accepted Case... oops? how do i reply to them lol

[glassskinprincess]

  On 4/27/2024 at 5:24 PM, AlonaAbu said:

URMC emailed me about an interview but I already accepted Case... oops? how do i reply to them lol

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I would say email them that you accepted a position elsewhere and that you are not available for interview!

[Giabia]

  On 4/27/2024 at 5:24 PM, AlonaAbu said:

URMC emailed me about an interview but I already accepted Case... oops? how do i reply to them lol

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I’m not sure of what discipline you want to do research in but URMC seems really dedicated to seeing students grow as much as possible. Though I didn’t choose to go there, I definitely wouldn’t have been mad about it because it seems like a really great program. Just thought you might want to know.