How I got into TWO Harvard Ph.D Programs (Application Review)

Due to popular demand, I'm sharing the stats and stories in my Ph.D application to Harvard (as well as other schools I mention). This application got me into TWO Harvard Ph.D programs in Biology, as well as other top programs. Remember, however, that each application is different and that your application doesn't have to look like mine for you to be successful. Be yourself so you can find a program that fits you best. TIMESTAMPS 2:40 Basic Stats 4:33 Research Experience 6:22 Academic Communication 7:47 Awards 9:37 Work/Volunteer Experience 10:58 Statement of Purpose 14:13 Application Results RELEVANT LINKS ► My Ph.D Program: http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/bbs/ ► SACNAS: http://sacnas.org/ ► Experimental Biology Conference: http://experimentalbiology.org/ Goldwater Scholarship: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/ ► NSF GRFP: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ ► Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PG... AUDIO/VIDEO ► Sony a6000 ► Tascam DR-05 ► Epidemic Sound

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What does a Ph.D interview look like? (my experiences)

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Reading the Statement of Purpose that Got Me Into Yale for My PhD in History

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I got into Harvard but I didn't know until 6 years later

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