Comments | applyingtograd: a chance in hell?

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a chance in hell?

Oct 29, 2008 21:51

Hey guys, I am looking for some honesty here I guess, before I go and spend a bunch of money on applications ( Read more... )

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inverted October 30 2008, 04:48:03 UTC

I know for a fact I have one awesome LOR and I am going to talk to another prof on Friday, so hopefully things will go well there. I was also going to ask the researcher who runs my clinic to write me a LOR.

and thanks for the encouragement, it means a lot :)

sporkgoddess October 30 2008, 04:41:03 UTC

inverted October 30 2008, 04:45:34 UTC

That is very true! I guess my main point was meant to be that I am happy doing a research oriented PhD. I know there is no way I would ever be accepted into a clinical program :)

sporkgoddess October 30 2008, 04:48:17 UTC

osita2000 October 30 2008, 05:14:11 UTC

doubt it on both counts

inverted October 30 2008, 05:26:34 UTC

both counts?

osita2000 October 30 2008, 05:28:33 UTC

both questions

osita2000 October 30 2008, 10:13:17 UTC

i meant:
i don't think you're throwing away money in applying nor do i think your numbers are too low.

ladylucretia October 30 2008, 13:47:48 UTC

I think it's worth a shot. You have relevant research experience, that probably compensates for your inconsistent GPA (just guessing here, but I'd think programs care more about research fit than grades in an unrelated major).