This document provides information for students considering applying to graduate school for chemistry. It lists top ranked graduate chemistry programs and biochemistry programs according to US News rankings. The document emphasizes that the most important factor is finding an adviser with matching research interests. It provides tips for the application process such as starting early, applying to a range of schools, and gaining research experience. A timeline is included for tasks in the senior year leading up to application deadlines. Application requirements and factors that schools consider are also outlined.
High school students can build powerful college lists. Here are some tips to help. I recommend a 4x4 approach. Four Cal States, Four UCs, Four Privates, Four Scholarship.s You can adapt this approach to your students.
High school students can build powerful college lists. Here are some tips to help. I recommend a 4x4 approach. Four Cal States, Four UCs, Four Privates, Four Scholarship.s You can adapt this approach to your students.
National Center for Academic & Dissertation ExcellenceJamie_Patterson
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology introduces their National Center for Academic and Dissertation Excellence and its services to dissertators.
The college application process can be overwhelming for high school juniors and seniors, as well as their families. This seminar provides a detailed overview of the entire process, including current trends in admissions, how to build a college list, the various components of the college application, and basics about financial aid.
National Center for Academic & Dissertation ExcellenceJamie_Patterson
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology introduces their National Center for Academic and Dissertation Excellence and its services to dissertators.
The college application process can be overwhelming for high school juniors and seniors, as well as their families. This seminar provides a detailed overview of the entire process, including current trends in admissions, how to build a college list, the various components of the college application, and basics about financial aid.
Overview of the Graduate School Application ProcessDr. Molly Morin
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Find a detailed overview of the entire college admissions process, including current trends in admissions, how to build a college list, the various components of the college application, and basics about financial aid.
2. Choosing a Grad School
• Rankings
• Faculty Research!
• Atmosphere
3. Overall Rankings
1. Caltech
1. MIT
1. University of California—Berkeley
4. Harvard
4. Stanford
6. University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign
7. Northwestern
7. Scripps Research Institute
7. University of Wisconsin—Madison
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-
schools/top-science-schools/chemistry-rankings
4. Biochemistry Rankings
1. Harvard
2. University of California—Berkeley
3. University of California—San Francisco
4. Scripps Research Institute
5. University of Wisconsin—Madison
6. MIT
7. Stanford
8. Caltech
9. Yale
10. University of California—San Diego
5. Whose research interests you?
• Adviser will be most important factor of your
research experience…
• Choose schools with more than one faculty
member whose research interests you.
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9. Tips
• Apply to a variety of schools (don’t be afraid to
apply to a great school!)
• Have back-up choices
• Start gathering application materials early…
10. Any time!
• Look into/begin doing undergraduate research.
• Consider doing a research program during the
summer.
• Read journals and learn about research from
faculty at other schools.
• Start working on your list of schools to apply to
(ask faculty for help)
11. Senior Year
• October
• request recommendation letters/transcripts
• Register for GRE/chemistry GRE
• November
• Take GRE (or earlier), chemistry GRE (October or
November)
• Mid-December—Mar 1
• Apply to schools (look at your choices’ deadlines)
• Jan/Feb
• Hear back from schools
• Feb/March
• Visit accepted schools
• April 15
12. Application Requirements
• Personal statement
• Previous research experience and/or interests
statement
• GRE/Chemistry GRE
• Recommendation letters
• Transcript
13. What do schools look at?
• Grades/Courses
• Research experience
• Recommendations
15. Myths
• You have to know what area of chemistry you want
to study.
• Grad school is expensive.
• Applying to grad school is expensive.
• You should visit schools before you apply.
• You have to have a great score on the chemistry
GRE.
• If you want a masters, you should apply to a masters
program.