<p>Hello all,
This is my first post ever and am eager to hear back from folks from here. I plan to app for a MS/PhD(preferable) in Cognitive neuroscience. The details of my profile are as follows. Before that, all of my experience till now are from India...</p>
<p>Profile:
GPA : 3.48 / 4
Psy subject GRE: 650
General GRE: Yet to take. </p>
<p>Degree:
- BA English Literature (Major) & Psychology (Minor) - 3 years
- M.Sc Counseling Psychology with thesis, India - 2 years</p>
<p>Research experience and achievements:
- Gold medalist and University topper.
- Dissertation in Health Psychology (6 months). Presented and won national level best scientific paper award for the same.
- Internship in Counselling Psychology (6 months) - worked with cancer patients and their families</p>
<p>Work Experience:
- Academic Counselor for a nationally aclaimed training institute - 2 years
- Student Counselor for a residential school - 6 months.</p>
<p>One of my main worries is that my education and experience are not from within US. I would greately appreciate anyone sharing their experience on how universities value my education and experience. My dream apps are Stanford and Berkeley. I am open to any suggestions/comments from people here to understand what I need to do to even stand a chance for getting an admit :) </p>
<p>Thanks a lot !</p>