StemCellBio Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 38 minutes ago, Sarahjc said: I got an interview at Duke!! I got a call from a PI i mentioned in my personal statement and then her emailed to confirm. Congratulations! That's so exciting to get a call from a PI you're interested in working with! Sarahjc 1
adiJ Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 52 minutes ago, Sarahjc said: I got an interview at Duke!! I got a call from a PI i mentioned in my personal statement and then her emailed to confirm. Oh shit. Luckily we aren't applying to the same department but fingers crossed for the invites! Congrats! this is happening too soon :x Sarahjc 1
Azia Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Did any one here get the invite to University of Utah that was posted today? If so when is the interview weekend?
Focus Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I got a call and email from U Colorado Denver; officially invited for an interview! I'm beyond excited! StemCellBio, Azia, AtomDance and 1 other 4
Azia Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 7 minutes ago, Focus said: I got a call and email from U Colorado Denver; officially invited for an interview! I'm beyond excited! Congrats! That's so exciting!
ruckaround Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 The invites are flying! Congrats to everyone who has an interview already! Azia 1
jzhan118 Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I just submitted my applications 3 days ago and you guys are already getting invites! So jealousssss
jayelko Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I can't believe it's happening so fast, congrats to everyone getting interviews!!
bicsy Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Found out that my current PI thinks I'll get into all my programs... that was a nice confidence booster but now I'll be even more let down if I don't get in anywhere D: Azia 1
123hardasABC Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 I know it's early but I'm soooo jealous of everyone! I'll sit quietly and wait my turn now, lol. AtomDance and StemCellBio 2
Earl Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 I don't know what to do with myself while waiting!!!! Are interview invites generally sent out before the holidays (Christmas) for programs with Dec 1st deadlines?? PlanB 1
stygldbby Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 11 minutes ago, Earl said: I don't know what to do with myself while waiting!!!! Are interview invites generally sent out before the holidays (Christmas) for programs with Dec 1st deadlines?? For what it's worth, all the programs I applied to last year had Dec 1st/2nd deadlines, and the last place I heard back from about interviewing got back to me by Dec 22nd-ish. I was also surprised by how short the overall turn-around time was, but I think schools really want to solidify interviews ASAP to avoid the unavoidable conflicts that will inevitably happen. There are only so many weekends Jan-March! However, that's not to say people didn't get interview invites in Jan (or even Feb or later) either, so I think it's also somewhat program specific. Also, huge congrats to those getting invites already and good luck to everyone! If anyone has any questions about interviewing at the programs I applied to last year (in my sig) or anything, feel free me to message me! PlanB and Ferroportin 2
Earl Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 14 minutes ago, stygldbby said: For what it's worth, all the programs I applied to last year had Dec 1st/2nd deadlines, and the last place I heard back from about interviewing got back to me by Dec 22nd-ish. I was also surprised by how short the overall turn-around time was, but I think schools really want to solidify interviews ASAP to avoid the unavoidable conflicts that will inevitably happen. There are only so many weekends Jan-March! However, that's not to say people didn't get interview invites in Jan (or even Feb or later) either, so I think it's also somewhat program specific. Also, huge congrats to those getting invites already and good luck to everyone! If anyone has any questions about interviewing at the programs I applied to last year (in my sig) or anything, feel free me to message me! Okay, so it will either be a happy Christmas or a depressing one haha... Thanks for your feedback. Yeah, 2-3 weeks to review all those apps and decide on invites is a really quick turn-around time! For Harvard science graduate programs, I noticed that many people got invites around mid-Dec, which is coming up fast...
Gram Neutral Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Some of my programs I applied to seem to historically send out invites in mid January even though they have a Dec 1 due date. There is a list here where you can look up your programs and see about when they give out invites for the past couple of years. It's at http://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/
Focus Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 4 hours ago, Earl said: I don't know what to do with myself while waiting!!!! Are interview invites generally sent out before the holidays (Christmas) for programs with Dec 1st deadlines?? I don't think they're always sent out so early. I submitted my UColorado Denver app pretty early (late-September). I know @Azia said that she submitted to her app several weeks ago (early November?). I'm thinking the earlier the app was submitted the quicker the turn around? Perhaps it might just be a "top of the pile" type admissions process for some programs. Honestly, I was surprised to receive an invite so early. I saw most of the programs anticipate invitations going out early to mid-January. Azia 1
bdnf_13.1 Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 2 hours ago, Focus said: I don't think they're always sent out so early. I submitted my UColorado Denver app pretty early (late-September). I know @Azia said that she submitted to her app several weeks ago (early November?). I'm thinking the earlier the app was submitted the quicker the turn around? Perhaps it might just be a "top of the pile" type admissions process for some programs. Honestly, I was surprised to receive an invite so early. I saw most of the programs anticipate invitations going out early to mid-January. UConn and UMass sent some interview invites before their 12/1 deadlines, even.
aichan93 Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 So I'm late to jump on this bandwagon... Undergrad Institution: IvyMajor(s): Biochemistry Minor(s): NAGPA in Major: 3.81Overall GPA: 3.85Position in Class: N/AType of Student: International Asian FemaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):[combined from 2 tests]Q: 168V: 159W: 5Didn't take subject testResearch Experience: 1 project in Grade 10, 2 projects in Grade 11, 1 summer internship (all in research institutes) 1.5 years in undergrad, currently a research officer with my own project. no publications[prob will submit a manuscript before grad sch, tying up a project], 1 conference abstract, bronze award for a poster at a science and engineering fair, distinction for my research project which I took as a subject under the GCE A levels. Cancer biology projects, molecular techniques like RTPCR, Western Blot, MTT etc, basic training with mice, rats and rabbits. Gaining experience working with mice. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum LaudePertinent Activities or Jobs: Biochemistry TA for a semester, research officer since graduation[6 months so far, will work until PhD]Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: I had full funding for my undergraduate studies under a scholarship, and I have 5 years of funding for my PhD studies from an external source. Special Bonus Points: Nothing much, I came from a liberal arts sorta ivy[dead giveaway], did a lot of theater, acting, writing, directing, dramaturgy, social activism work, so I guess I'm a pretty "all rounded" studentAny Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:Applying to Where: Scripps Research Institute MD Anderson through UT Houston Rockefeller Icahn at Mt Sinai Gerstner Sloan Kettering Stanford Harvard UCSF I have 2 LORs from professors that discovered the gene/protein that is the center of their research area, and 1 from my course prof who knows me well..3 of my LORs are late already, trying not to stress about it since there's nothing I can do. the major 2 are in already so ah well. congrats to everyone who got their interviews! PlanB 1
StrongTackleBacarySagna Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 I suppose I'll write now so I can copy it later when I get results. Neuroscience programs Undergrad Institution: Huge stateMajor(s): NeuroscienceMinor(s): SecretGPA in Major: ~3.83Overall GPA: ~3.83Position in Class: Top 15%Type of Student: "Asian" maleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 163V: 167W: 4.5 Research Experience: Two years at home institution lab + two summer fellowships here. Several posters. Two manuscripts in prep, one first author and one fifth author. Honors thesis with someone else. Very closely related to my specific field of interest. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: A few home fellowships, some miscellaneous awards/scholarshipsAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Special Bonus Points: Three great LORs. The best one is from a fairly renowned scientist Applying to Where: University of Minnesota, Columbia, Princeton, University of Delaware (Psych department), WashU, UC Davis, UC Berkeley
mwgskol Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 .......... Do you guys have any suggestions on how to stop refreshing my emails? I have finals coming up next week but I can't stop refreshing my email to see if I got an invite....D: Azia 1
Gram Positive Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) @mwgskol You can listen to some Hector Lavoe, like me! Or try out this addictive RNA folding game: http://www.eternagame.org/web/ Congrats to everyone getting invites, BTW! Edited December 5, 2015 by Gram Positive
biosci Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 2 minutes ago, mwgskol said: .......... Do you guys have any suggestions on how to stop refreshing my emails? I have finals coming up next week but I can't stop refreshing my email to see if I got an invite....D: I too have finals next week and am having problems focusing... should probably stay off of this site.... Luckily my hardest final is Monday morning and the invites won't be coming over the weekend, so the e-mail refreshing is on hold :) PlanB 1
Extra Espresso Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Oh lord, I can't believe you guys are already getting interview invites! Congratulations!! I'm super jealous - I think all of my programs start sending out invites in January, but now I am going to scour the forums to make sure! Good luck!
Sarahjc Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 13 hours ago, Focus said: I don't think they're always sent out so early. I submitted my UColorado Denver app pretty early (late-September). I know @Azia said that she submitted to her app several weeks ago (early November?). I'm thinking the earlier the app was submitted the quicker the turn around? Perhaps it might just be a "top of the pile" type admissions process for some programs. Honestly, I was surprised to receive an invite so early. I saw most of the programs anticipate invitations going out early to mid-January. Yeah I had all my applications in by the first week of November but my last recommendation didn't come in until Monday. They might pre-screen even if recommendations aren't in to get an idea of applicants. Since I was invited by a PI, it might also just be that he's on top of applications more than others
Bioenchilada Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 1 hour ago, mwgskol said: .......... Do you guys have any suggestions on how to stop refreshing my emails? I have finals coming up next week but I can't stop refreshing my email to see if I got an invite....D: Adele's 25. Just saying. Earl, Azia and Gram Positive 3
S.K.P. Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 I am applying to: 1) Princeton University, PhD in Molecular Biology 2) Stanford University, PhD in Genetics 3) Brown University, PhD in MCB Wish you guys the best of luck with your applications! And, please generously inform all of us when you get an interview invitation (that would kill the wait, more or less; esp. for the institutions/programmes above!)
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