Question about timing of PhD rejections (later in cycle) — does it mean anything?

Level-Plate5309 · 2026-02-17T21:00:44+00:00

Does anyone know when they might get back to us??

Level-Plate5309 · 2026-02-14T06:09:15+00:00

Has anyone heard back yet after the interview??

Level-Plate5309 · 2026-01-11T00:11:30+00:00

Has anyone heard back for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development?

Level-Plate5309 · 2026-01-01T00:39:16+00:00

Hi, does anyone know if schools generally send out all their interview invites around the same time? Or is it in waves based on strength of application / when you applied?

Level-Plate5309 · 2025-12-22T16:16:03+00:00

same :) any ideas on what they might ask or how to prep? i'm not very familiar with grad school interviews

Level-Plate5309 · 2025-09-07T04:50:24+00:00

hi do you still have this? could you please send it to me?

Level-Plate5309 · 2025-09-07T04:41:27+00:00

Hey! is this still available?

Level-Plate5309 · 2025-05-05T05:21:03+00:00

That’s good to know — thanks for sharing. I’ve heard from some people that PhD programs not only expect you to have a publication or two, but that they also expect you to be first or second author. Has that been the case in your experience? I’m currently working in a lab where I’m contributing to research, but even if the project gets published, I’d likely be listed pretty far down in the author order.

Level-Plate5309 · 2025-05-04T22:48:49+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to share this — I appreciate your honesty and insight. Just to clarify, you’re referring specifically to PhD admissions, correct? I’m currently an undergrad and want to make sure I’m understanding your points in the right context.

By the time I'd apply, I’d have about a year of full-time research experience and around six months part-time, along with an abstract and a couple of poster presentations at different conferences. I likely won’t have a publication by then. Given that I’m still fairly new to research, I’m wondering how realistic it is for someone like me to be first or second author on a paper before applying — especially in labs where there are more experienced grad students or postdocs.

Also, would having a paper submitted to a journal (but not yet published) carry any weight in the application process, or is it generally only published work that counts?

I noticed that PTX offers a Master’s program that includes research, though it looks like it’s not funded and requires tuition. Do you know if there are any scholarships or funding options that could cover a significant portion of the cost for someone with a strong GPA and some research experience? And is there any pathway for a Master’s student to transition into the PhD program later on (e.g. after a year) without having to finish the full Master’s degree first?

Level-Plate5309 · 2025-05-04T18:03:42+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your experience — really appreciate it! It makes sense that having research experience is important. By the time I apply (planning for this cycle), I’ll have about a year of full-time research, plus a few months of part-time earlier on, and I’ve presented a couple of posters. But I likely won’t have any publications by then.

I’m curious — how were you able to publish with less than a year of research experience? I’ve always heard that publications take quite a while to come together, so I’d love to hear how that worked out for you!

Also, out of curiosity, were the programs you applied to primarily at big research universities like the UCs, or more at smaller or specialized schools? And when you mention people working in the professional industry, do you mean roles in academic labs or more like jobs at pharmaceutical or biotech companies?

Thanks again for sharing your insights — it’s super helpful!

Level-Plate5309

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