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In a game of luck, there is a 1 in 10 chance of winning $10, a 1 in 5 chance of winning $5, and a 1 in 2 chance of winning $2...
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DO RESEARCH.
"If at all possible, take part in research as an undergraduate," says Raimond Winslow, director of the biomedical engineering Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins University. Then make sure you've got letters of recommendation from the faculty with whom you worked. They can "carry great weight in the review process."
SHOW FOCUS.
When you apply to graduate school, you'll be required to include a statement of research interest, such as tissue engineering or computational biology. Show a keen interest in one area, but don't worry about being typecast. Once you get into a Ph.D. program, your interests may change. Professors understand that, so the statements aren't binding. Nevertheless, Winslow says, indicating "focus is good, because it shows you are thinking about your career."
HAVE A BACKER.
Strong grades and GRE scores are certainly important, but they're not everything. Get a professor who knows you and your potential well to write an enthusiastic letter of recommendation. It can make a difference, especially if your grades aren't at the very top of the class.
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