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[riverjib]

Hi there,


I had a question regarding my transcript-- I have a deadline coming up for a summer program (about two weeks). I'm done with the rest of my application, but they want an unofficial copy of my transcript. This wouldn't be a problem, except for the fact that a class I took (a huge one with a complicated grading system) won't release grades until much later this month (after my deadline). The course was completed, but on my transcript, there is no grade listed next to it. It's a non science course (in fact, sort of econ-buisness-y), but I wanted to know how I should explain this when I send in my materials. Suggestions?


Also, on my resume under the skills section, I had a line for "clinical" skills (couldn't think of a better title), and I listed things like basic eye exam, and hematocrit testing. As a TA for a physio class, I also developed a profiency with ECG and EMG recording and data analysis. However, I know that undergrad physio lab is a far shot from an actual medical practice. I'd like to illustrate that I have an understanding of these methods, how to set them up, troubleshoot them, and do basic data interpretation.... without coming across like a jerk who thinks they know everything about the two. Again, suggestions?


Thanks for your help!

-M

Do you have an academic adviser? There is definitely someone who can explain your complicated situation, since it's unique to your school or program. What kind of summer program are you applying to? I'm sure that if it's designed for undergrads, you can explain your circumstances as well as your experience as a physio TA, without appearing cocky enough to believe you know more than you do.

Honestly, if you're a good student, you probably won't be rejected from any summer programs. I've taken part in three different summer programs at Princeton, Hopkins, and Stony Brook, and all I had when I applied was a decent GPA and good LOR's. They're looking for decent GPA's as well as enough experience with something (anything) to show that you're not going to flake out mid-summer. Having coordinated a research grant, I can tell you that they want to recruit students who can commit to 2-3 months of work. They risk losing the grant if they have students drop out of the program, so while they may (ideally) want to recruit students who will be productive members of the field 5-10 years from now, the main objective is to have 100% retention for the summer, and students who at least complete a bachelor's in the sciences.

 

[the duck]

Thanks!


One more question-- one of the questions on my application is about describing previous research experience if it isn't listed on the resume. I'll be doing research this coming semester (so before the summer program), but I obviously haven't put it on my resume yet. Would it be appropriate to mention that I'll be working in a lab this spring, even though it isn't technically "previous experience"?

-M

I think you definitely should mention that. It'll be a plus for them to know you will have research experience going into the program. Just make sure to make it very clear you have yet to actually do the research.

 

[the duck]

I think you definitely should mention that. It'll be a plus for them to know you will have research experience going into the program. Just make sure to make it very clear you have yet to actually do the research.

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