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I've heard the AMGEN programs are really selective in a sense that they want more people with experience. REU's usually take half and half; some with experience and others with little experience.
I've heard the AMGEN programs are really selective in a sense that they want more people with experience. REU's usually take half and half; some with experience and others with little experience.
so are REU programs more competitive in getting accepted?
This is all dependent on the program/REU site. Mayo's SURF program takes a lot of people both in number (around 100) and percentage-wise (something like 20% I believe), whereas other programs may accept 10% or less, with individual REU sites sometimes accepting <10 participants. A generalization about competitiveness between REU sites and SURF-type, institutionally funded programs cannot be made, IMO, because of variation across the board in application rates, publicity, and selectivity, among other things.What about SURF/SURPs? are they just like amgens in selectivity?
Submitted my app to Baylor SMART today.
I created a small PS integrating my experiences along with what made me interested in pursuing research. I had a couple people read it and they loved it and thought it was unique. Better than just answering the statement of interest in a direct way.
If you're applying to internships that don't require previous research experience, you should be fine.Does anyone know about recommendations? I haven't done any research before so I don't have anyone to talk about my "research skills". Is it okay to get a LOR from a professor?
I've hardly sent anything yet. My prof's are sending out my letters either this weekend or during the week. I haven't sent in any application materials besides my transcripts either.Who hasn't sent theirs in yet?
I'm waiting on my last professors LOR!! Man, they are slow!
Do medical schools even care about research? I have no research experience whatsoever but I think my time would be better spent volunteering.
Has anyone tried the NIH Summer Internship program? Do they need LOR or just references? I'm going to go for this, but it's only because I need research experience so I can get a lab monkey job during my gap year or for grad school just in case I don't get into a med school.
I was under the impression that they accept a wide range of applicants from 3.0 and up which is the usual minimum. I thought I would have an above average chance.
Apparently, most accept applicants around the 3.8+ range. :/
Why do you say apparently?
But that doesn't mean the applicants accepted all had high GPA's, just that a high GPA by itself doesn't equal acceptances.Cause all you stellar stats people said that even with a 3.9 you got rejected by most of the programs applied to. :/
But that doesn't mean the applicants accepted all had high GPA's, just that a high GPA by itself doesn't equal acceptances.
Anyone want to critique my P.S.? Exchange?
They take a lot of people, both in raw numbers and by % of applicants, but it's a rolling system. Individual PI's accept applicants, which is why directly contacting investigators after submitting your app is recommended. That said, the deadline is March 1st but I haven't submitted mine yet. Many people would say this is too late, and maybe it is, but I won't know until later.So how hard do you guys think the NIH SIP one is to get?
Submitting Mayo tomorrow once I upload those transcripts to the application. Then the rest follows. Hopefully I get into my main choice, the UChicago REU. Hey GTLO, how did you upload the transcript and did you use your official or unofficial?
This depends on the application. Some allow you to specify your school's grading scale, some ask you outright to convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale, and others don't mention it and simply ask for a GPA entered in X.XX format. In the case where an application does not allow you to specify a scale, I would email the program and ask how to go about it.Hey guys, I had a question about GPA...
My school gives A+ for a value of 4.333. Do I convert all my A+ to A's so that it's on a 4-pt scale, or is it still considered on a 4 pt scale? or a 4.333 scale?
Thanks!
Submitted UIC, Mayo, Leadership Alliance, and Loyola today! The rest is for Monday!
Wish me luck and same to all of you!
Just FYI, the Vandy Clinical program has no stipend or meal funding, just housing. Your chances depend on the length and degree of involvement in your research, the quality of your LOR's, and other factors. To be honest, I think this process is even less predictable than medical school admissions, because it's not as simple as "the most qualified applicants have the best chances" because many of these programs are looking to provide spots to people who they feel will not only perform well but also get the most out of it. Because of that, I can see individuals with extensive research involvement getting passed over. Sort of a "Goldilocks" situation, as was discussed in the 2010-2011 thread.I'm applying to Vanderbilt Clinical Research and Arkansas Children's Hospital. I'm a 4.0 student, involved in Breast Cancer Research with the Dean of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and I've been an active volunteer. What would you say my chances are?
Just FYI, the Vandy Clinical program has no stipend or meal funding, just housing. Your chances depend on the length and degree of involvement in your research, the quality of your LOR's, and other factors. To be honest, I think this process is even less predictable than medical school admissions, because it's not as simple as "the most qualified applicants have the best chances" because many of these programs are looking to provide spots to people who they feel will not only perform well but also get the most out of it. Because of that, I can see individuals with extensive research involvement getting passed over. Sort of a "Goldilocks" situation, as was discussed in the 2010-2011 thread.
Yeah, I would agree.
I've read most of them are catering to students who come from CC's or universities where research isn't big.
A lot also try and get a diversified pool of researchers.
Oh, and do you guys know how much personal statements matter? Are they heavily weighed? And should you focus on past research experience or interest/story?
Sorry for all the questions! Thanks!
I remember an applicant in last year's thread that mentioned that and it was well-received.What about liberal arts colleges? At my school, research is offered, but not in the specific field I'm interested in.
Research is widely available, but limited, I guess you could say.
Hey everyone,
I'm worried here. I just realized one of my professors hasn't submitted my recommendations, all due Wednesday. I understand he's very busy this time of year...I'm going to ask him about that tomorrow, but since they need to be submitted online, would it be okay for him to submit them tomorrow?
I'm just wondering if these things take more than a day to process. I wouldn't want the submission to be considered late.
Please and thank you!