Please chance me

Graduate School
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<p>I am applying to the Genetics Program at Stony Brook University. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>Undergrad GPA: 3.5 (Yale)
Grad GPA: 3.6 (Stony Brook) *was previously in a different doctoral program but had to leave for personal (non-academic) reasons.
Two published articles, one from grad school one from undergrad. The undergrad paper was co-authored with an expert in the field I am looking to go into. I also have a rec from him.
GRE: 97th percentile Verbal, 83rd percentile Quant, 92nd percentile Analytical Writing
GRE Biology Subject Test: 97th percentile
Letters of recommendation from: previous doctoral advisor, another two professors in the department, and undergrad mentor that I published a paper with.</p>

<p>I am waiting back anxiously since this is the only program I am applying to because of family circumstances. Two professors in the program have advised me that they would be surprised if I do not get to the interview stage. I would very much appreciate any honest feedback you could provide.</p>

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<p>you are highly competitive for this program!</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for your message paralum! I am a nontraditional applicant so it’s a bit harder for me to see where I fit at this point. It’s good to hear some feedback from others!</p>

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<p>non-traditional is good! The research community needs more individuals with broader viewpoints-research is all about creativity and new viewpoints. Good luck with your studies.</p>