Brief Profile:
nontraditional with double major in Psych & Bio with minor in neuroscience (worked part-time during college) 3+ years of independent psychology research - graduated with honors credit 1 year of volunteering in another research lab 1 year hospital volunteering 2 years as a phlebotomist (starting in the last year of college) 4 years experience as a research coordinator/assistant/computer programmer for a medical research lab- coauthor on some papers and abstracts, presented abstracts at conferences in charge of journal club at research institutin helped start up an independent business with partner random ECs during college but for the past year, participated as an events coordinator for a global nonprofit organization
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 07/09/2012
Undergraduate college: Loyola University
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Summary of Experience:
I sent in my application 3 weeks before it was designated complete. Apparently, the admissions team weren't downloading the files at a fast enough pace....typical Rush.. Then I realized I answered the "non-healthcare" section wrong. I read it as "healthcare." *_* Did I kill my chances at this school? (Sent a letter to the admissions office requesting if I can send updates)
Summary of Experience:
I was very surprised with this acceptance as I'm not from central or southern Illinois and throughout the interview I was under the impression that the interviewers thought my research experiences would not make me a great fit for the school. However, the interviewing experience was extremely pleasant. I really like the close-knit community at SIU. It's a shame that it is soooo far away from family and diverse restaurants like in Chicago. :( Nonetheless, if this is the only school I get into then I guess it's my calling!
Summary of Experience:
Oh so ecstatic with the acceptance! I really like this place and want to try living in Madison for a change. The only problem is SO has a great job in Chicago. :/
Summary of Experience:
Wow. What a fast turnaround after the interview!
The facilities here are definitely better than I thought (akin to Loyola's facilities). You can do your rotations in the city during 3rd and 4th year. Not much of a research emphasis here though
