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Hi, so I am nearing the end of my senior year and basically I have two paths to take next year, while I'm applying. Research programs are out since doing a year of research somewhere will increase interview costs (travel) and I don't want to move somewhere for a year just to move somewhere else again. Doing nothing is out, my parents won't let me do nothing, and since they are still paying most of my bills, I don't really have a choice.
My Stats:
cGPA 3.45 (upward trend from freshman year)
sGPA 3.4
MCAT: 29O 10PS/9VR/10BS
My choices are:
Informal Postbacc:
Pros:
-Take upper division biology I'm interested in (Cancer Bio, Neurobiology, Animal Phys, etc...)
-Very flexible around interviews
-Nearly free first semester (I have one scholarship from undergrad that will carry over for one semester)
Cons:
-Doesn't really add anything to my application/resume
1 Year Non-Thesis Masters in Biotechnology
Pros:
-It's another degree, adds something to my resume
-Still somewhat flexible around interviews
Cons:
-No Guaranteed TA position (aka I have to pay out of pocket ~$6000)
-Taking classes I have no interest in at all (Genomics, Business)
-16 hours+ Grad Classes a semester
I'm not really sure what would be a better choice.
My Stats:
cGPA 3.45 (upward trend from freshman year)
sGPA 3.4
MCAT: 29O 10PS/9VR/10BS
My choices are:
Informal Postbacc:
Pros:
-Take upper division biology I'm interested in (Cancer Bio, Neurobiology, Animal Phys, etc...)
-Very flexible around interviews
-Nearly free first semester (I have one scholarship from undergrad that will carry over for one semester)
Cons:
-Doesn't really add anything to my application/resume
1 Year Non-Thesis Masters in Biotechnology
Pros:
-It's another degree, adds something to my resume
-Still somewhat flexible around interviews
Cons:
-No Guaranteed TA position (aka I have to pay out of pocket ~$6000)
-Taking classes I have no interest in at all (Genomics, Business)
-16 hours+ Grad Classes a semester
I'm not really sure what would be a better choice.