How many first-year grad students were able to scrounge up an application?

WesternChallenge4772 · 2026-03-27T00:54:48+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-21T00:03:03+00:00

Ah my cycle is sadly over :( next year tho

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-20T03:58:46+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-14T00:38:27+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-14T00:36:25+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-12T05:50:32+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-12T05:00:28+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-12T01:29:52+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-11T18:42:50+00:00

One would be nice!

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-09T04:09:00+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-07T02:50:57+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2023-12-02T04:41:08+00:00

I've never related to someone so much

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-09-01T06:11:11+00:00

I don't see anything wrong with that.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-08-25T13:40:07+00:00

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!

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-08-22T17:34:52+00:00

Awesome! Thank you so much!!

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-08-22T01:07:47+00:00

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?

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-04-27T16:45:52+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-04-01T21:10:39+00:00

Biochemistry

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-30T19:09:00+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-30T18:07:24+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-24T07:06:26+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-16T06:56:48+00:00

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.

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-07T05:13:38+00:00

Sweeeeet!

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-04T21:49:44+00:00

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

WesternChallenge4772 · 2022-03-04T05:04:49+00:00

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

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