grad school suggestions genetics

[ayeriaz]

Hi everyone!

I am an international student and intend to pursue PhD in genetics (preferably cancer genetics). Can anyone suggest good schools in this field.

My GRE score: verbal: 640, Quant: 690, AW: 4.0. My TOEFL ibt score is 116/120. I hold an MSc degree in Genetics which is equivalent to a BS degree in the US. I had graduated top of my class. Have teaching experience of 6+ years.

Finished a one yr. research project, working on another one right now but the topic is different from my intended PhD research topic. No publications yet Applied for Fulbright, made it to the interview but will hear final word by October. Could somebody suggest good schools or programs matching my profile that I could apply to, preferably in NY, Michigan, Pennsylvania or Ohio.

[Tsujiru]

Hello Ayeriaz,

I think you look like a great candidate! My recommendations for genetics in the states you mention (though I'm sure there are many other great programs as well!) would be:

NY: Columbia, Rockefeller, Watson School of Biological Sciences, NYU, Cornell, Sloan-Kettering

Michigan: University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Pennsylvania: UPenn

Ohio: Case Western

These are top-notch programs though, so you might want a few so-called "safety schools" to round out the list. Though, part of me also feels like if you're going to go for it you might as well aim high.

Good luck!

Edited September 23, 2011 by Tsujiru

[ayeriaz]

Hi Tsujiru

Thanx for replying and your suggestions

Howzz Penn State for safe school?