University of Texas at Houston GSBS PhD Applications

[ss2player]

Out of interest, did the GSBS pay for flights to and from Houston for interviewees or is it just food and accommodation covered? And if so, did they book flights themselves or reimburse you for your prepaid flights?

 

They pay, and it's through a travel agency, you just have to call on their behalf.

[micromajor2011]

has anyone been accepted yet? Still haven't seen any good news from anyone yet.

[aaabbbccc88]

I have a question. So I got a rejection meant for another student on 2/18/2014. When I brought it to their attention they apologized and told me my application was still under review. Isn't it a bit too late for them to still be reviewing my application? Also their last interview weekend according to gradcafe is March1st.

Edited February 24, 2014 by aaabbbccc88

[micromajor2011]

It's actually March 7-9th, sorry I gave the wrong date last time. It's possible you still have a shot, they just had their second interview weekend and I still have heard nothing from admission about acceptances for the first weekend. Take into account that flights need to be booked a few weeks in advanced so it might be that it's a rejection or a delayed invite.

[Lanit100]

Just got the phone call and got accepted.

[micromajor2011]

Congrats! When was your interview weekend?

[Lanit100]

I went to the first interview weekend Feb 6-8. Did you heard something?

[micromajor2011]

I did also but no I've heard nothing since they sent the thank you for coming email. Which program did you interview for? I did immunology.

[Lanit100]

I did applied for human and molecular genetics. But since it is a gateway program I do not think that this really matters. They just called me an hour ago. Guess probably they started calling today and will continue tomorrow.

[micromajor2011]

Yep I'll post for sure either way it goes, hopefully it's good news.

[micromajor2011]

Someone who had an interview at the last session told me they will send admins out to them in a week and if you haven't heard from them by then. You are likely wait listed, which is what I think I am right now. Don't see how you interview first round and get pushed to the wait list so easily. Annoying.

Edited March 10, 2014 by micromajor2011

[immuno41288]

Did anyone get accepted and they plan not to accept ? I  really want to attend this school and I'm just hoping that there is still a chance for me.

[Quartzgirl]

Hi.. Those who got admitted into UT GSBS, Can you share your details (GPA, GRE, TOEFL, #Publications, etc....) It would be really useful for ppl like me who are new to such applications to compare and contrast our chances into the program....

[pavitraviswanath]

Hey Guys! I am applying to GSBS in UT Hosuton.. My Profile is as follows:

Undergrad Institute: BMS College of Engineering, bangalore, India

GPA: 8.4/10 (upto 6th semester).. will increase to atleast 8.7 in the next two semesters

GRE 307 (V 152 Q155 AWA 4)

TOEFL 107

I have worked on creating a targeted drug delivery system using DNA Origami for Prostate Cancer. We presented this in Biomod 2014, a biomolecular design competition organised by the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and we won silver award for our research. We have filed for a patent and our project is nearly complete.

I am currently working on biomarker identification for different cancers. I have identified more than 10 potential molecules for triple negative breast cancer and lung squamous carcinoma. I will be validating this in patient samples at an mRNA and protein level.

Any chance I have a shot? 

I would be grateful if you guys can let me know what you'll think! :)