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Peking University

Biological Sciences (Via CLS Project)

RejectedPhDInternational (my highest degree is from USA)

Application Details

Institution
Peking University
Program
Biological Sciences (Via CLS Project)
Degree Type
PhD
Degree's Country of Origin
International (my highest degree is from USA)
Decision
Rejected
Notification
on 04/02/2020 via POST
Undergrad GPA
3.70
GRE General
170
GRE Verbal
162
Analytical Writing
3.50
Notes
Chinese, finished BS Biochemistry degree in US. Top20ish MS Biological Science Degree. Applied this project since one lab highly matched with personal research interest. I got two papers published (not first author, good citation count, but not toppest journal); one project under going (frist-hand Idea, great trends/data, expected have high impact in the field). Two international meetings attended, with extra one toppest international meeting summary recorded/published. Low GPA (~3.2) for last two years undergrad after transferring. First two years undergrad & MS: top GPA (>3.7). Rejected without any reason given. Results available for publics. Seems pro-domestic-university-undergrad-applicants (all experiences within China). The admission committee (mostly, non-scientists) select numbered candidates and then interview by PI. The first procedure might be unprofessional (have some evidences. but as my disclaimer here: it's my personal judgement, and I won't report to publics). Personal advice for any potential Chinese applicants: don't waste too much efforts/hope for this project. Non-Chinese applicants will run through different procedure than Chinese, since lack of "international" applicants, should be relevant easier.

Institution Statistics

Acceptance Rate

47.1%

Avg. Notification Date

March 15

This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.

Timeline

  • Received notification of Rejection