What are my chances?? HELP!!!!!!

PhD-Bound
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:14:52 +0000

To snowcapk: appreciate your inputs. I got my degree from the University of Toronto in Canada and we use a 4 point system for GPA. The PI I work with is not Howard Hughes quality but is well-funded. You are right, the location of the school should also be taken into consideration, after all, its a big time investment in obtaining a PhD, so you better be happy in terms of lifestyle as well. One more question is, how does adcoms look at extracurriculars? I know research is the most important factor outside of the numbers game, but does participation in competitive sports at varsity level and teaching experience carry some weight?