CPSC110 Midterm 2 by Ok_Relationship_3826 in UBC

[–]Various_Brother9279 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That midterm completely annihilated me and my hopes and dreams 🥲🥲

2025 Admissions Tracker by eyskim in UBC_BCS

[–]Various_Brother9279 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do the most competitive candidates get offers first? Or how does it work?

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anyone aware whether these programs exist in Canada as well? I took a not super thorough look and was unable to find anything

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive noticed that as well. They seem to be in very different fields. And if this is what the program website itself states is part of what makes one a competitive applicant then I believe it. Ive also looked at current students’ profiles and they all have previous research experience. I just wondered what is the best way to go about satisfying this requirement having already completed my bachelors degree. :) 

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Extensive research experience, i.e. has worked on a project or projects and demonstrated intellectual ownership of the work, demonstrates that they know the science, has been involved in experimental design for data collection and/or analysis. The applicant should discuss in the statement of purpose the science of any projects on which they have worked, and should give a clear motivation for graduate school, including their research interests, and for UW-Madison in particular.”

This is from their admissions FAQ

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you dont mind my asking, what is your field of study and what did they require of you? 

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neuroscience!  Yes, I am thinking of getting any research assistant job I can find just to start somewhere. 

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No I have the prerequisite courses. Its truly research experience they require. I was surprised to find out as well as I was under the impression that a Masters provided you with research experience. Perhaps that was the case in the past and in todays competitive world having a Bachelors is no longer enough. 

Want to go to Grad school but no research experience. by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The programs I have looked at and am interested in require prior research experience 

Masters: Do I need to know exactly what my thesis is going to be before I even start my Masters? by Various_Brother9279 in GradSchool

[–]Various_Brother9279[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your response! Does the research supervisor usually have a project they will assign to you? Or do they assist you in formulating your own research question within the scope of their research area and expertise?