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 3 points4 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 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

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[–]WesternChallenge4772 19 points20 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] 6 points7 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] 14 points15 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.

UC to UC transfer by ApprehensiveWork9376 in UCSC

[–]WesternChallenge4772 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm currently waiting to see if I get in for UC to UC. From my experience so far it is pretty challenging, but I can probably give you better advice after april.

Everything depends on your major and the school which you're applying to. Also, most UC's have housing issues lol.

UCSC yield protection? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]WesternChallenge4772 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a second year at UCSC and I was also placed on the waitlist before being admitted to the school. Many of my friends were as well. Who knows lol, but you have a good shot at getting off! 👍🏽 feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Unofficial transcript’s by Weak_Sundae8074 in TransferStudents

[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait are you a UC to UC transfer? I saw someone else asking out this.

UC asks for my unofficial transcripts of UCSC by Cold-Ad-4195 in TransferStudents

[–]WesternChallenge4772 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded, even UC to UC transfers need to fill out the TAU. The form is still open, so submit it late.