~3 years of research, worked w/PI at Cornell previously. Not a great undergrad GPA, though.

Wasn't that good a fit for the department, I'm more interested in evolutionary anthropology.

Email from lab PI, inviting to zoom conversation.

E-mail by POI mentioned on my application.

Zoom interview with admissions chair and one other professor

4 years of research experience. Master degree. 2 publication, 1 as first author. 1 manuscript ready to submit.

In person second round interview following virtual first round

4.0 MSc GPA. Had an Informal interview with a PI in the program. PI had funding to recruit for next fall and encouraged me to apply. Very surprised by the rejection.

One publication. 2.5 years of part time research experience in Plant Biotechnology. Currently conducting research in collaboration with labs at Cornell (mentioned in Resume/Essays). Three strong recommendations. 4.0 GPA.

International Student: B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Sciences, IELTS: 8, 5 publications, 3 Congress Presentations, 1 Translated Book, have teaching experience and work experience

Reached PI before.

An email form Pat Hine

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