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Part of lab application (personal details removed)

Submitted by cdkelly on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 22:48

Of all of the labs available for me to apply to, I believe this lab best aligns with my personal interests and knowledge. The inner machinations of cellular function, including motility, is an extremely fascinating facet of biology. Uncovering new cellular behaviors and mechanisms is something that cannot be taught in a lecture, as well as something that I truly strive to be a part of.

I have completed a wide number of relevant courses and gained valuable knowledge as a result. I will continue to learn more about biological systems as I complete my dual degree in biology and neuroscience in May of next year. In addition, I’m planning on taking at least one gap year between my application to medical school and the completion of undergrad.  I would be thrilled to continue research past my graduation date.

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lmikaelian

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 21:40

This is looking pretty good! A few quick comments:

  • Terms like "extremely fascinating" pretty much just operate as filler. If you can be more specific about what or why you're fascinated with this particular field of biology, then you should be! That would help you sound like you know what you're talking about. 
  • They might've just been removed for this draft, but you should be specific about the relevant coursework you've done. Since you're applying for a lab, you'll need to be specific about what kind of lab work you've done in your classes, what kind of skills you're proficient in, etc. If you've done specific research, I would highly recommend that you talk about that. Don't generalize! 
  • You don't need to disclose that you're taking a gap year. 

Good luck with your application!