Hello everyone,
Always wanted to post something but never got around it until now, however, I really am seeking advice on this subject. I have just finished my junior year, I was supposed to graduate this semester, but extended it until the fall to finish my second major. I am a double major in neuroscience/psychology and I will be graduating a semester early. My overall GPA is a 3.2, I have 3 years of research experience in two separate labs, of which I have produced 3 poster publications in each. I have also completed one industry internship at a pharmaceutical company, as well as doing some independent study work for a biomedical start up. With all of this being said I am very interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in pharm sciences. If I have to do my masters first that is okay, but I would prefer jumping straight into my Ph.D.
Given my experiences, my CV/resume speak for themselves and my want to always learn more and be much further than my average classmate. Coming from a state school what are my chances? I haven’t had very good grades throughout college with major gpas around the 3.0 region. And hope that I can raise my GPA in the fall as well as get a good score on the GRE.
If I’m looking into schools such as UNC-CH, UDenver, UMD-College Park, and even Kentucky, what do you guys think my chances are coming this fall? I have two guaranteed stellar LOR’s one coming from my PI in one lab, who is also my department head, and another from a well-distinguished professor in his field of molecular biology.
Thanks everyone ahead of time!