Winteriscoming Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Woohoo, just received unofficial acceptance from University of Rochester IMV!! One question: does an official acceptance usually come with additional information about stipend and courses and so on?? ion_exchanger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cogidubnus Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Hey team, I'm looking for advice on picking a computational biology program (between Yale, Cornell Tri-I, and UC Berkeley). I'm pretty sure I know where I'm leaning, but your thoughts would be helpful. I'm coming from a molecular bio background, and my primary educational goals are to improve my applied math and CS skills. I'm mostly interested in doing structural bio/molecular dynamics/systems bio research. Location is important... I'd prefer to be somewhere reasonably cosmopolitan mostly for my personal life (dating, whatnot). Campus vibe and reputation are also important. I want to be with the smartest peers and faculty I can, in a place with good teaching/mentoring, that's recognized as one of the top universities (by employers in science/other industry), and preferably where students enjoy their lives and like their school. So... which would you pick? Thanks! -Cogidubnus Edited March 11, 2013 by Cogidubnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebla Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hey team, I'm looking for advice on picking a computational biology program (between Yale, Cornell Tri-I, and UC Berkeley). I'm pretty sure I know where I'm leaning, but your thoughts would be helpful. I'm coming from a molecular bio background, and my primary educational goals are to improve my applied math and CS skills. I'm mostly interested in doing structural bio/molecular dynamics/systems bio research. Location is important... I'd prefer to be somewhere reasonably cosmopolitan mostly for my personal life (dating, whatnot). Campus vibe and reputation are also important. I want to be with the smartest peers and faculty I can, in a place with good teaching/mentoring, that's recognized as one of the top universities (by employers in science/other industry), and preferably where students enjoy their lives and like their school. So... which would you pick? Thanks! -Cogidubnus As a current Berkeley student who didn't apply to the other schools on your list, I can only speak to how great it is to be here: really great. Location is wonderful, the research is awesome, I don't think I can complain about much here If you have any specific questions, I'm happy to answer them to the best of my ability. biotechie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ion_exchanger Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I hear Clown College is extremely prestigious and very highly ranked among schools for the biomedical sciences. Alas, I did not take the GRE subject test for clowning around on time, so I wasn't able to make the application deadline. So jealous! :D If it's truly your first choice, I suggest that you wait a year and apply. I had so much fun on the interview, with everyone clowning around. The research is a hoot and the faculty and students are a riot. mrmolecularbiology 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbrella Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I got accepted to: Brandeis MCB, Brown MCB, Tufts-Sackler ISP, and Uconn (Biomed). (and still waiting/hoping to hear back from UMass Medical). I think I know my top choice(s) but am still wavering a bit. My focus is molecular biology, and my end goal is industry. "Reputation" wise which of these 5 is the best? (Not the most important criteria for me by far, but I thought I'd get a good response from this forum, especially as other criteria such as research fit,etc are personal) Any honest thoughts/opinions about these programs will be helpful! Did anyone interview at these schools? I didn't see them represented often in the posts I read here. ion_exchanger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamafan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Woohoo, just received unofficial acceptance from University of Rochester IMV!! One question: does an official acceptance usually come with additional information about stipend and courses and so on?? Financial information will be in that letter or come shortly thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassish101 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Woohoo, just received unofficial acceptance from University of Rochester IMV!! One question: does an official acceptance usually come with additional information about stipend and courses and so on?? Congratulations! Official acceptances typically give you more information about their offer to you, including stipend, but usually not a lot of detail as far as courses or similar aspects of the program (details that are usually provided during interview weekends or on the program website). Edited March 12, 2013 by bassish101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ion_exchanger Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Woohoo, just received unofficial acceptance from University of Rochester IMV!! One question: does an official acceptance usually come with additional information about stipend and courses and so on?? I believe so. My unofficial acceptance was from a program administrator. The official acceptance was sent by the school and was on the official application website, which showed the amount of my stipend and health insurance, etc. For my other program, the total acceptance was just the email, and it had most of the information, and said that additional information would be received after you accept the offer. Not much more is listed in an official acceptance, usually that comes after you accept the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmolecularbiology Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hey team, I'm looking for advice on picking a computational biology program (between Yale, Cornell Tri-I, and UC Berkeley). I'm pretty sure I know where I'm leaning, but your thoughts would be helpful. I'm coming from a molecular bio background, and my primary educational goals are to improve my applied math and CS skills. I'm mostly interested in doing structural bio/molecular dynamics/systems bio research. Location is important... I'd prefer to be somewhere reasonably cosmopolitan mostly for my personal life (dating, whatnot). Campus vibe and reputation are also important. I want to be with the smartest peers and faculty I can, in a place with good teaching/mentoring, that's recognized as one of the top universities (by employers in science/other industry), and preferably where students enjoy their lives and like their school. So... which would you pick? Thanks! -Cogidubnus I would go with UCB, then again I would never want to live in new york city so i'm kind of biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mop Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'll be going to UNC-Chapel Hill BBSP! So glad for this whole process to be over flat_rhino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmolecularbiology Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'll be going to UNC-Chapel Hill BBSP! So glad for this whole process to be over Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banksy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 its been a long month and a half.... wish the remaining schools will hurry with their post-interview decisions so this can finally be over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohopeful Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Got an email asking directing me to the Northwestern University website for a decision regarding my application. Considering I didn't make to the interview round, I have a feeling what the result is. At least it's official now. No word from anywhere else... Does it normally take this long for schools to get back to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmolecularbiology Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Wrap up time. Undergrad Institution: Large State SchoolMajor(s): Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMinor(s):GPA in Major: 3.81Overall GPA: 3.88Type of Student: American maleGRE Scores (New/Old version):Q: 157/730 (71%)V: 156/550 (69%)W: 4.5 (73%) Research Experience: 3 years: 1 second author pub in press, another second author pub to be submitted soon, two first author pubs in progress LORs: I had three extremely good letters of recommendation that back up my to be published claims on my CV and in my SOP.Applied Where: Stanford - Biosciences: rejected by mail 1/26/13 Cornell- Biophysics: Invited to interview by email on 12/14/12; Notified of acceptance week following interview by email UCSF - iPQB: Invited to interview on 1/15/12 by email; Notified of acceptance the following week by phone call from POI UC Berkeley - Biophysics: As of 3-11-13 I have still not heard a peep from UCB. UW-Madison- Biophysics: Invited to interview on 1/11/13; Declined Interview due to conflict. UT Southwestern- Molecular Biophysics: Invited to interview 1/17/13 by email; Notified the Following monday of acceptance by phone. ATTENDING FALL 2013 Duke- Structural Biology and Biophysics: Invited to interview by phone 1/28/12; Notified of acceptance by automated email service two weeks after interview. Johns Hopkins- Program in Molecular Biophysics: Invited to interveiw by email 1/11/12; One thing I will say is that before the interview process I intended to go to UCSF (pending acceptance of course) and had absolutely no intention of going to a school in texas (no offense texans I was just trying to escape the bible belt). But the research fit and the environment were exactly what I was looking for. I know I made the right choice for me. Edited March 12, 2013 by mrmolecularbiology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himik Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Has anyone heard from Scripps after their interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechstudent Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Got into Weill Cornell...ha stressed for nothing. ion_exchanger, mrmolecularbiology and mop 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genesplicer Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Got into Weill Cornell...ha stressed for nothing. How long after the interview did they take? I am still waiting to hear back from ASU 2.5 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffklm Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Got into Weill Cornell...ha stressed for nothing. That's great! Are you still planning on attending? I'm about 90% sure I'm attending but I'm waiting for the official letter to arrive before I commit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechstudent Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 How long after the interview did they take? I am still waiting to hear back from ASU 2.5 weeks. Almost a month! The Interview weekend was Feb 13-15. I heard back late last night. The first acceptances were sent out last week. Maybe ASU has paperwork to fill out or the dean has to sign off on some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechstudent Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 That's great! Are you still planning on attending? I'm about 90% sure I'm attending but I'm waiting for the official letter to arrive before I commit. I really like the program and I think I am leaning towards attending, but I am going to think things through first before I make a decision. I don't want to make a decision right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmolecularbiology Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Got into Weill Cornell...ha stressed for nothing. That's Awesome! Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoxidedismutase Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hey guys,I've narrowed down my decision to UCSD Biomedical Sciences and UCLA ACCESS. I was wondering what anyone had to say about either of these programs if they had any advice. I'm leaning towards UCSD because I feel that the research opportunities are stronger and I like the overall scientific environment more there, but I did meet a researcher I connected well with at UCLA. I'm not sure whether to go with more research opportunities in general in my field or a specific researcher. I was wondering what you had to say!Thanks,Super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassish101 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 @super: I'd definitely go to a place where there are many labs I'd want to work in. biotechie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmolecularbiology Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hey guys, I've narrowed down my decision to UCSD Biomedical Sciences and UCLA ACCESS. I was wondering what anyone had to say about either of these programs if they had any advice. I'm leaning towards UCSD because I feel that the research opportunities are stronger and I like the overall scientific environment more there, but I did meet a researcher I connected well with at UCLA. I'm not sure whether to go with more research opportunities in general in my field or a specific researcher. I was wondering what you had to say! Thanks, Super I agree with bassish101 Having multiple labs to choose from is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rool37 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Has anybody heard from Drexel University's genetics program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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