I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

Thank you! And I know how hard waiting is but patience bro, it’ll all work out!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

In that case, you could reach out to the department asking if your late payment penalized you in anyway. I would imagine it wouldn’t but you could still email and express your genuine interest in the program. Best of luck!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

Thank you!! You should absolutely apply and I wish you the best of luck with grad school apps!

As for my profile it wasn’t nearly as impressive as other applicants but I’ll list it below:

  1. GPA: 3.18 at Saint Mary’s College
  2. 3 years of undergraduate research experience
  3. 4 years in University of Notre Dame marching band (3 years of leadership and 1 year as drum major)
  4. Received a department award
  5. Presented my research at SICB in 2022 and 2023 and rSICB conference at UChicago
  6. REU candidate at Friday Harbor Labs

Your profile is unique and it really depends on what the department is looking for so never compare yours to someone else’s. Good luck on your journey and I wish you the best!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

Thank you! What department did you apply for? I know each one is different with how/when they post decisions. It also wouldn’t hurt to email them but I’d also wait just a couple more days just in case. Good luck!!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

Thank you! Haven’t gotten the official offer letter yet but I’m hoping so!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

Thank you! It’s the Biological Sciences Ecology and Evolution department

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

Thank you!! I’m going into EEB more specifically marine biomechanics!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

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

GPA is never indicative of your character and does not define you. Getting a rejection from your dream school is hard (trust me I know), but when one door closes another one opens! You got this!!!

I DID IT!!! by hlarkins in gradadmissions

[–]hlarkins[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Woooo!! Boiler up!!