INTRODUCTION AND STATS

[novicescientist]

Hello!! 

 

I am very nervous about graduate school applications and I don't know to which schools I should apply. I want to get my PhD in Immunology. Please help me clear up the fog in my mind!!  

 

Undergraduate: The University of Texas - Arlington

Major: Biology 

Cumulative GPA: 3.33

Science GPA: 3.57

GRE Scores: N/A I am studying for the GRE now.. 

Study Abroad: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland 

  Marks:  2.1 Honors

 

​Research Experience:

1. Stanford University
2. The University of Texas - Arlington
3. University of Greifswald - Germany
4. Trinity College Dublin - Ireland

​Publication(s)

1. Nature Communications  - 2nd author manuscript
2. 2 review articles published in 2014/2015
3. 1 manuscript in works by the time I apply to graduate school (targeted journal - Nature Medicine)

Abstract(s)

1. Digestive Disease Week
2. American Pancreatic Association

Awards and Honors

1. Distinguished Abstract and Best Abstract in both conferences
2. DAAD-RISE scholar (Research In Science and Engineering)
3. Benjamin Gilman Scholar
4. Maverick Scholar

Research Interest:

I am interested in conducting Immunology research that is a cross talk with Bio-engineering. I want to work on drug delivery methods or regenerative medicine that will allow me to use nano-particles for therapies. 

 

Special Bonus Points?:

1. LGBT - In today's world.. is this even a bonus point?
2. 1st generation college student - I grew up in the lower bracket of the middle class. 

My Application Concern:

1. My Cumulative GPA
2. I am not a good standardize test taker.....