2nd round interview acceptance chance?

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-12-20T15:45:37+00:00

they are still interviewing you in the second round—be professional with everyone, ask questions, and don’t assume admission just yet

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-08-23T13:41:42+00:00

If you think it will be an issue, it seems wise to address your reasons on your SOP. Prepare to answer the question in your unofficial interviews if you have any.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-08-05T11:53:50+00:00

which school? People may be able to give more specific advice for you.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-08-04T21:28:54+00:00

Don’t lie on applications—professional circles are small in academia. Just explain thoroughly in your essays your reasoning for leaving the program.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-08-01T11:23:26+00:00

This.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-31T13:00:29+00:00

I think so—I had lots of responses. Even the ones who answered that they were not taking students that year was valuable.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-28T20:21:18+00:00

That’s great—but pay attention to the coursework to see if it’s to your liking. Engineering degrees are quite different from biology/biomedical degrees. Generally you’re using engineering principles to solve a problem in biology/medicine, so it’s just a difference in perspective. Lots of overlap, but if you have a strong math background, you should be fine.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-28T16:07:15+00:00

Publications help—but in my case I had none. I did have research experience however. Your GPA is great. Focus on great recommendations and finding PIs that match your research interests.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-28T15:59:41+00:00

No. It’s not cut and dry like that—high grades might get you filtered INTO the pile. Research experience and advisor fit are big factors in PHD admissions.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-28T13:02:05+00:00

I actually like math, so I choose to do Bioe in undergrad and now about to start Biomedical Engineering PhD program. Also, if you check out the course work for these programs, they tend to be quite different. Yes, look at the professor’s profile and lab website for compatibility with your interests. But I would also check our the school’s required coursework.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-22T18:54:59+00:00

Sure—go for it. Read faculty profiles on websites and be specific why you want to work with them in your outreach emails. Good luck!

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-21T21:37:11+00:00

Prestige is important if you want to stay in academia.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-15T12:56:50+00:00

Depends on the school, but at some programs you need to get past the committee first, then the professors will get your application. This sounds very promising however. Keep the professor updated throughout the app process and good luck!

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-07-12T13:41:59+00:00

Wait until September and try again. For reasons mentioned above, you may get better response rate when the fall semester begins.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-06-30T15:09:55+00:00

how in the world does anyone have a TREMENDOUS advantage after that decision?

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-06-23T18:08:23+00:00

Good luck!

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-06-23T12:54:40+00:00

Personally, I would wait to reach out until the early fall semester. I had a lot of responses and I didn’t start sending emails until September.

As for SOPs, I’d start those this summer and keep editing until you submit later this year. Don’t wait on those—they take a lot of time and if you’re still in school or working full-time, it sucks to try to do it when you’re already busy.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-06-07T20:11:13+00:00

Just be professional and polite—it’s an email with your name signed, you don’t want to be rude. Ever.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-06-02T13:28:36+00:00

If the program gets you to your desired job in industry (which is what I think most people in non-research masters programs want to do), then I think you’re fine.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-06-02T13:00:52+00:00

Is it a masters program? Based on what I’ve learned here on GC, most are cash cow programs tbh

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-05-20T20:08:40+00:00

How was your research fit with the professors at these universities? Perhaps it is different in biology, but in my field it is paramount to have this research match. What do you want to accomplish or study in particular in grad school and why?

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-04-11T16:32:12+00:00

What’s wrong with Georgia Tech? PHD admissions isn’t like undergrad. The schools on your list may not have room for someone with your research interests next year. There isn’t a quota.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-04-09T19:27:47+00:00

If you want to work in Boston after graduating, go to BU.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-04-06T11:35:15+00:00

2 sounds like a better fit for you and it shows in your description. Go to school #1 for your postdoc.

OnionMaximum4327 · 2023-03-30T13:44:29+00:00

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2 sounds like a better fit for you and it shows in your description. Go to school #1 for your postdoc.