Graduate School Admission Results

undergrad from a Top 20 US college, biochem major, finished all major required courses in two years (early graduation), 3.9/4.0 GPA (major: 3.95+/4.00), no GRE, 1.5 years of research experience at the time of application, one first-author pub online, one first-author and one second-author pub in prep, strong letter of recs from three PIs, scheduled an informal interview (lasted an hour) with POI right after I submitted my application to maximize the chance of admission

DMA

Second round interview for Educational Technology

Dear ---, Thank you for participating in the first round of interviews with the Biochemistry & Structural Biology, Cellular & Developmental Biology and Molecular Biology (BCMB Allied Program) program at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Unfortunately, your application has not been selected to advance to the next round. This year we saw unprecedented interest in our programs with record numbers of highly competitive applicants. As a candidate who was selected for a first-round interview, you were part of a very select group that was considered highly competitive, and we wish you the best of luck in your educational endeavors. Sincerely, The Weill Cornell Graduate School Admissions Committee

Did a preliminary Zoom interview, and I was invited to the formal interview afterwards. PI: AS

invite to interview remotely mid-February

My application has been transferred to the 2nd choice program.

Unofficial letter from POI

Am mastering out of a PhD program in another social science.