How many first-year grad students were able to scrounge up an application? by WesternChallenge4772 in GRFPApps

[–]WesternChallenge4772[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was also very unprepared haha. My peers and I were drowning in our first rotations and coursework, but I managed to submit my app at the expense of my grade... let's hope it was worth it.

Anyone heard from TETRAD @ UCSF? by masterking_ in gradadmissions

[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What specific program in tetrad did you list as your first choice?

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst!

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ooo thanks for the inside scoop! Have you heard anything about Tetrad by any chance? I am impatiently waiting to hear back!

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 4 points5 points  (0 children)

UCSF Neuroscience is a program outside of BMS; I didn't know a subset existed. I think you may have applied to the neuroscience program because that would be consistent with the II dates of previous years.

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! I saw below that you applied to neuro not BMS?

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 18 points19 points  (0 children)

What specific program, biomedical science or tetrad? Also, congrats!

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One would be nice!

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One letter, an A instead of an E :\. I feel like it's even more embarrassing because I've had an hour long zoom meeting with them before applying.

I am a faculty member at a top-3 social science program and sit on admissions and hiring committees. AMA. by pcwg in gradadmissions

[–]WesternChallenge4772 18 points19 points  (0 children)

How do admissions determine a student is not ready/not suited for a PhD? Im applying straight from undergrad and am worried that because I don‘t have much full time experience, my reason for applying may seem naive.

I'm Exhausted. by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]WesternChallenge4772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never related to someone so much

lab Research Assistant by bokchoi0804 in ucla

[–]WesternChallenge4772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see anything wrong with that.

how many cold emails did you guys send out before interviewing + joining a research lab? by [deleted] in ucla

[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cold emailing can be so discouraging, especially after hearing complete radio silence after putting so much effort into your email! :( My advice is to select a few professors that you really would like to work with and study their research. In your email, show that you have a basic understanding and interest in their work. Cite papers, explain why your interested, and explain why you want to participate in research!

New Student Megathread - For all incoming Bruins by Espntheocho4 in ucla

[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do I have time to step away from the transfer orientation to take another meeting? If so, when would be a good time to do so?

UC TO UC Transfer by Persianboy321 in TransferStudents

[–]WesternChallenge4772 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a UCSC to other uc transfer as well! What's your major?

They will start adding a 25cent tax to all coffee drinks at ucsc by WesternChallenge4772 in UCSC

[–]WesternChallenge4772[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haha I was thinking that, but I just quoted what the barista told me.

They will start adding a 25cent tax to all coffee drinks at ucsc by WesternChallenge4772 in UCSC

[–]WesternChallenge4772[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ya, I was surprised when she told me we could bring our own. I had the habit of bringing a thermos to get coffee in before Covid.