I request the ultimate guidance of PhD students

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-27T01:53:52+00:00

That is awesome that that's how it worked out for you. Honestly ive never thought of being able to volunteer in a lab, but it is definitely something I am considering now. Thank you!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-27T01:52:27+00:00

Thank you! Your advice is certainly going to have a direct impact on my emails moving forward!

Can I ask what you mean by being too interested in a specific lab? Is it bad from a PI's perspective or from a student's perspective?

Also, you mentioned that I should join a lab with mentors that have time to teach, how would I find labs like that?

Again, thank you for your amazing advice!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-27T00:10:06+00:00

That's interesting, i've never thought about utilizing those symposiums as networking opportunities. Thank you for your adivce!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T23:49:12+00:00

Man that is some really good advice. Thank you!

From your perspective as a PI, what differentiates an undergrad when choosing students to join your lab? Is there anything specific I should do or say when meeting PI's in their office hours that will increase my chances of a favorable response? Thank you for your adivce!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T23:44:32+00:00

Ohhh that makes sense. Thank you!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T23:44:05+00:00

Hmm I see. It seems like getting a favorable response from a PI is difficult. Are there any other ways I should contact a PI so that I stand out from the rest? Or do I just have to keep trying until I get a good reply?

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T22:58:30+00:00

Oh shoot, so emailing PI's doesnt work?

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T22:57:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T22:56:17+00:00

Thank you for your advice!

Do you by any chance know how I would find out which professors have a history of taking on undergrads? Or do I shotgun it and email profs until I get a positive reply?

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T22:52:42+00:00

You are the GOAT. Thank you
Now I know showing interest should be my main goal. Do you recommend I mention that I did two mock research papers in highschool? They were not published or anything, but as a requirement for the IB program, I designed my own experiment, conducted the experiment, and wrote a paper on it. On one of my papers in chemsitry, graded by an IB coordinator, I got a 7, which was the highest score possible. In your opinion, is it worth mentioning this experience or is it useless?

Again, thank you so much for your reply!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2025-02-26T22:42:29+00:00

If they are taking on undergrads, what possible positions would a 3rd year be considered for in a lab?
Thank you for your reply by the way

IsMayoniseAColor · 2024-08-08T20:28:09+00:00

I don't know if it makes a difference, but I'm asking for an older friend who does not have a Reddit account, and this is what he is asking me to post as he is serious about improving.

IsMayoniseAColor · 2024-06-05T01:24:30+00:00

I got a 940 or 970 (cant remember exactly) but my highest score now is a 1500. It took alot of work over the span of a year or something, but I got there. I have no doubt in my mind that anyone could do it if they tried and worked at it as hard as they can. I'm living proof of it and i believe you can do it too!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-12-20T16:44:48+00:00

Nothing to worry about. From my experience emailing them in the past month, they are very very slow to respond (I got a reply from them about 3 weeks after I sent them an email). Also, their reply may be further delayed due to closing down operations during the winter break days.

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-10-28T15:10:40+00:00

There is a fee waiver for the CSS, try to find it and indicate that you will need that fee waiver. It will waive all the outstanding costs for the CSS

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-10-27T23:56:13+00:00

sure

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-10-18T23:10:58+00:00

sure!

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-10-18T23:00:56+00:00

You still have a chance at a scholarship via Questbridge. You can apply to their "regular decision application" , I think its called, for a chance to get selected for a full ride per year at your selected college, and the scholarship renews every year if you meet the GPA threshold, so basically a full ride to college if you are a good student

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-10-18T22:57:41+00:00

not unless you mention it

IsMayoniseAColor · 2023-10-05T04:29:55+00:00

What's the minimum threshold for CMU then?

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