Admission chances after interview?

<p>I was curious -if I'm admitted to Berkeley MCB and Stanford Biosciences, am I pretty much accepted into their programs, or is there some post-interview weeding of applicants that takes place? And now for the big question: does anybody know what % of students who are granted interviews are finally accepted into these programs? Not sure if anybody knows, but if you do, it would be great.</p>

<p>There is more weeding at Stanford than at Berkeley, although at Stanford the acceptance rates vary by program. The number I heard was that about 60% of those interviewed at Stanford were accepted; the number was higher at Berkeley (probably closer to 75-80%).</p>

<p>Wow, impressive that you know the statistics! Where'd you get the numbers from, if you don't mind me asking?</p>

<p>If anybody knows this would be helpful- post interview admission rates at
UNC BBSP
Duke Microbiology
Vanderbilt IGP</p>

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Where'd you get the numbers from, if you don't mind me asking?

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Just from my own interviews there -- you'll often hear approximate numbers from faculty members or (less reliably) other interviewees. You can also figure a rough percentage yourself post-interview based on the results of people you meet.</p>