ADCOM members, what's the single biggest killer of an otherwise great application?

[GoPenguinsGo]

My school is referred to by some as a research WH*RE. Having meaningful research experience (+/- productivity) is important for us, and I suspect our peer schools that collectively make up the BROTHEL. Despite this, superstar candidates without research experience still get into my school, though they are carried by the strength of the rest of their application. Just my thoughts

I see what you did there

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[LunaOri]

Is there a list or way to make a list of such Research heavy/loving schools? I tried mission statements but 9/10 schools have research written somewhere

If you really want to do research and don’t think you can get into a T20, try a large state school.

 

[GoPenguinsGo]

I would make some sort of tart reply here but I dont want to throw a wench into the works,

wrench*

 

[GoPenguinsGo]

wrench*

Oh my god I hate myself for not getting the joke immediately. Plz dont kill me internet

 

[GoPenguinsGo]

I wont tramp all over you for it, even though the best laid plans for that word play didnt hook you in, there is no need to escort you out of the thread. and I will stop soliciting for laughs here.

No need. I will be walking into the ocean before the internet discovers my goof

 

[Goro]

I wont tramp all over you for it, even though the best laid plans for that word play didnt hook you in, there is no need to escort you out of the thread. and I will stop soliciting for laughs here.

No need to prostitute your gift for punnery!

 

[GoPenguinsGo]

If we are gonna turn out this topic, I just want all ADCOM members on here to know Im a slut for Acceptances. Feed those A’s to me.