knightrunner Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I'm not lurking anymore since the wait is just killing me. The only news I got was from Washington University and like most I got beheaded.
ERR_Alpha Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Anyone else extensively research backup plans? Haha. I have a short list of programs with late deadlines going.
BinaryFission Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Also, just so you guys know: I applied last year as a college senior (currently finishing up my undergrad research as a post-bac) and was basically obliterated in grad school applications. Swallowed my pride, applied again, re-wrote my essays, and now things seem to be looking up! tl;dr waiting a year and re-grouping isn't the end of the world. zinde and BostonBio153 2
tcmazer Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Anyone else extensively research backup plans? Haha. I have a short list of programs with late deadlines going. I've been doing some digging on that myself, mostly research tech positions at my university. What were you looking into?
ERR_Alpha Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I've been doing some digging on that myself, mostly research tech positions at my university. What were you looking into? I'm thinking about adding RPI Chem/Biochem and UAlbany Nanoscale Science with a focus in molecular structures. RPI gave me a fee waiver. I'm from the area so it would be convenient. My boyfriend still has hopes for Yale so I'm also looking at jobs in the New Haven area.
BostonBio153 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Have you been able to schedule all 6 interviews without conflicts, BostonBio153? So far... I'm probably going to decline 5 and go to 6, and none of them overlap.
tcmazer Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I'm thinking about adding RPI Chem/Biochem and UAlbany Nanoscale Science with a focus in molecular structures. RPI gave me a fee waiver. I'm from the area so it would be convenient. My boyfriend still has hopes for Yale so I'm also looking at jobs in the New Haven area. Cool! When you're looking for jobs, do you specifically look for research tech positions or something else?
ERR_Alpha Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Cool! When you're looking for jobs, do you specifically look for research tech positions or something else? I've been googling like "science jobs in _____" to look for pharm companies. I also look at schools in the area. I would definitely need a job that could get me a good LOR and more experience to help for next year. RR1 1
Justin123 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Me too! Congrats Congrats! Should I assume I got rejected?
tcmazer Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I've been googling like "science jobs in _____" to look for pharm companies. I also look at schools in the area. I would definitely need a job that could get me a good LOR and more experience to help for next year. Gotcha. Are you going to try for a job that lasts the entire year, or 2 or 3 to get more LORs? hashirama 1
clonetech Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I see a lot of Michigan rejections on here and I still haven't gotten anything from them. At this point I know I've been rejected so I just want them to send me the email and put me out of my misery. Anyone else extensively research backup plans? Haha. I have a short list of programs with late deadlines going. I'm currently on my backup plan. I applied two years ago and got rejected so I decided to take some time off and work as a lab tech. However, since you got an interview i'm sure you'll be fine!
ERR_Alpha Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Gotcha. Are you going to try for a job that lasts the entire year, or 2 or 3 to get more LORs? Probably just a year. I have 2 strong LORs (PI from my school and a PI from my REU) and one that may be so-so (I was in her class and I TAed for her) so I really only need one more. I also don't really want to delay my PhD too long.
sayitaintso Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) I am so worried about back-up plans. I am an international student and I can't go back home to work because we do not have positions that would help me to strengthen by experience. I am guessing that the back-up options would be: apply to schools with later deadlines and jobs/research positions? Anyone aware of anything else? EDIT: Just got my rejection form Berkeley. Email told me to login to check status of my application. Edited January 10, 2014 by sayitaintso
zinde Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Gotcha. Are you going to try for a job that lasts the entire year, or 2 or 3 to get more LORs? For the type of job that will net you the research experience/LORs you're looking for, I've found that employers are wary of people who are planning on a short stay. Interviewing at the University where I work now, I had to commit to a two year term to be taken seriously as a Research Assistant candidate. It kind of makes sense; for a postdoc/research scientist to train you for up to six months, they don't want to have you turn around and leave within the year - not a great return on their investment. For me, though, the two year stay has definitely been worth it in terms of preparation for grad school.
cardboardboxes Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I am so worried about back-up plans. I am an international student and I can't go back home to work because we do not have positions that would help me to strengthen by experience. I am guessing that the back-up options would be: apply to schools with later deadlines and jobs/research positions? Anyone aware of anything else? EDIT: Just got my rejection form Berkeley. Email told me to login to check status of my application. Just got my official rejection too. At least we have closure?
Orims Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Just got my UC Berkeley MCB rejection, not that I was not expecting it... astaroth27 1
ERR_Alpha Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 For the type of job that will net you the research experience/LORs you're looking for, I've found that employers are wary of people who are planning on a short stay. Interviewing at the University where I work now, I had to commit to a two year term to be taken seriously as a Research Assistant candidate. It kind of makes sense; for a postdoc/research scientist to train you for up to six months, they don't want to have you turn around and leave within the year - not a great return on their investment. For me, though, the two year stay has definitely been worth it in terms of preparation for grad school. Two years could work out well for me if I wind up following my boyfriend and he's in a two year masters program. I guess it would depend on whether I could land an RA job or a lab tech job for a pharm company. I think any experience will help me, I feel like my biggest weakness was my SOP or that one LOR.
knightrunner Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I just got my rejection from UC Berkeley MCB program.
Adenine_Monarch Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 And so goes the flurry of Berkeley rejects....at least we are officially resting in peace now. I've been googling like "science jobs in _____" to look for pharm companies. I also look at schools in the area. I would definitely need a job that could get me a good LOR and more experience to help for next year. Not sure what field you guys are in exactly but if it's biomedical, you should also consider hospitals in your respective areas. ERR_Alpha 1
rexzeppelin Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Joining the soul train of MCB rejections. Woo Woo!
T.J Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I see someone posted Einstein biomedical sciences today... And another weekend.
ERR_Alpha Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 And so goes the flurry of Berkeley rejects....at least we are officially resting in peace now. Not sure what field you guys are in exactly but if it's biomedical, you should also consider hospitals in your respective areas. Thanks for the advice! Sorry to everyone on the rejections Next week is another week... thank god I'm going on a trip tomorrow and I'll have a distraction finally! Adenine_Monarch 1
elanorci Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 MIT here too! Hooray! Is anyone else going to the third interview weekend? I have conflicts for the others... Still haven't heard from Berkeley Biophysics or Stanford Genetics (or Harvard Biophysics, but they don't interview). C'mon, California! You're killing me!
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