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Interested in applying to top PhD programs in biology or neuroscience? Join the first session of our PhD Application Series, featuring two 2024 Fall applicants who are now first-year PhD students at MIT and Harvard University.
Date & Time
September 20 / September 21
- Eastern Time (US): September 20, 8:00–9:00 PM
- Pacific Time (US): September 20, 5:00–6:00 PM
- Beijing Time: September 21, 8:00–9:00 AM
Speakers
Dong | MIT Biology
Dong studied Biological Sciences as an undergraduate in China and applied to PhD programs during the 2024 Fall cycle. Dong is currently a first-year PhD student in the MIT Biology PhD Program.
Dong also shares graduate school and research experiences on Xiaohongshu at @MIT小董.
Xiaodou | Harvard Program in Neuroscience
Xiaodou completed undergraduate study at a public university in the United States and applied to PhD programs during the 2024 Fall cycle. Xiaodou is currently a first-year PhD student in the Harvard Program in Neuroscience.
About the Session
The session will include experience sharing from both speakers followed by an open Q&A.
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and research backgrounds
- School and program selection strategies
- Preparing application materials
- PhD interview preparation and practical tips
- What matters most in a PhD application
- Managing application anxiety and balancing applications with coursework and research
Join the Session
Platform: Zoom
Meeting ID: 889 2941 4302
Passcode: 029478