How many schools to apply?

molliebatmit
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:20:46 +0000

Now, I will be heading to my top choice of UCSF in the fall, and can hit the ground running with my future PI.

I think this is an important point that many college seniors miss. Some people are very intent on going to grad school straight from undergrad in the interest of “saving time”, but they fail to understand that taking time off to clarify one’s scientific interests is an outstanding way to actually get through grad school faster.