Members are discussing the application process and timeline for a specific program, sharing their experiences with submitting applications, receiving interview invitations, and ultimately getting accepted. Some members are concerned about not hearing back after submitting their applications, while others are sharing their acceptance stories and timelines, providing encouragement to those still waiting. There is also discussion about the interview process, campus locations, and the types of questions asked during interviews.
Hi all! This thread hasn't been started that I see. I am looking ahead at schools to apply this this next year. Barry is one of them. I'm having trouble locating a 600 level chemistry course... I haven't found a local university that teaches grad level chemistry with lab. If they do, I have to take some of their pre req classes. Which would put me back in applying a lot.
I called the office and I was told there are schools that do it, however I was not able to get any names. Any help or someone that can provide further explanation? None of the online schools teach graduate chemistry as well.
It seems they just changed this requirement in the middle of last years application cycle- per other threads. They used to be okay with just general chem.
"Successful completion (grade B or better) of one graduate-level college chemistry course (600 level and above) with a laboratory component. The course (not laboratory component) must have been taken within five years of beginning the Program. Organic chemistry or biochemistry is strongly preferred. In addition, one previous additional science/mathematics course (examples include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, physics, genetics, statistics, and algebra) is required"
Frank Salazar said:Yes they will invite you for the interview and offer a seat as long as you finish the class with a grade B or higher before May, 2026.
Did you already have the upper level chemistry completed when you applied and got accepted? Or is yours pending? Do you know of anyone actually accepted with the chemistry pending?
Frank Salazar said:Nope. I had General chem 1 and 2, with labs, and I was taking Orgo 1 at the time. I just had to show proof or enrollment and once I got accepted, just wanted transcripts before starting school.
OK cool thanks. I was just curious if they take the applicants with the pending chem as serious as those with it already completed. You getting in confirms this. And if someone ends up earning a grade <B, I'm assuming they just revoke their offer.
Hjans129 said:Does anyone know if they wait till the deadline before sending waitlists and denials? I applied in June and haven't heard back yet.
I applied in early June and haven't heard anything yet. I'm losing my hope. I thought my stats was OK. Maybe my personal statement isn't impressive.
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Yes they will invite you for the interview and offer a seat as long as you finish the class with a grade B or higher before May, 2026.