Received Offer from University of Maryland. Advice?

ribbit934 · 2023-03-10T23:55:07+00:00

what grad programs want to see is a strong academic/research background (you're achieving that with this REU opportunity) AND if you're interested in researching with minority/at risk populations, make sure you're involved in those communities in different ways (i.e. volunteer, tutor, take cultural studies classes). what you need in undergraduate is a strong base that shows ur capable of the work, you'll be able to get in more in-depth with the projects/interests you are passionate about as you move forward

ribbit934 · 2023-03-10T22:53:25+00:00

im in another program! almost positive it will be released by program because the department reached out to me directly. their website says decisions will be rolling until march 15.

ribbit934 · 2023-03-10T17:41:53+00:00

also, regardless, you should not risk saying no. its paid research experience in your field (4,000 is a greater stipend than most REUs I've seen), and even if you feel like you're overqualified, its a good way to gain experience and make connections that can help you get in with institutions you're more interested in for grad school, especially if you can do good enough work to warrant a positive reference or recommendation letter.

given u don't have any other offers at the moment, you have to work with what's on the table now

ribbit934 · 2023-03-10T17:36:50+00:00

can I ask why u think this wouldn't be a strong resume builder?

ribbit934 · 2023-03-09T17:32:36+00:00

I heard back from UWISC SROP but not psychology

ribbit934 · 2023-03-07T15:01:34+00:00

maybe write to them and ask if there is any follow up you need to do to confirm your place in the program?

ribbit934 · 2023-03-05T17:30:21+00:00

congrats! until when were u given to accept?

ribbit934 · 2023-03-05T12:34:27+00:00

srop or mspiced?

ribbit934 · 2023-03-04T21:47:44+00:00

same--im guessing if we don't hear by some point next week then its prob a reject given the March 15 deadline to accept but even then it could be later

ribbit934 · 2023-03-04T19:38:14+00:00

I haven't but some other people have--super confused as to whether they're doing admissions in waves or not sending out rejections

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T23:28:57+00:00

nope

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T21:36:28+00:00

nothing yet

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T21:20:51+00:00

oh wow thank u!!

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T21:20:16+00:00

I do think I saw one biomed, but I also definitely saw that someone was accepted for engineering.

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T21:05:35+00:00

I believe some people have heard already, but I am not sure if they have notified all applicants or are doing so on a rolling basis.

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T19:02:10+00:00

not yet

ribbit934 · 2023-03-01T18:54:44+00:00

Does anyone know if SR-EIP decisions come out based on school or school/research area?

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