Meghana
Meghana’s Career Goals
I want to pursue a career in biotechnology, genetics etc.
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How do PhD admission officers think about an undergraduate who worked in two research labs simultaneously?
I am currently a rising sophomore who started in a genetics lab in March. I found a really interesting opportunity to work in a biomedical engineering lab, and their position description requires me to learn many software skills which will be helpful for my bioinformatics track. Assuming I...
What is the path to PhDs in fields like cancer biology, bioinformatics, genetics?
I am currently an undergrad student majoring in Biotechnology, I am exploring my graduate study options. In the US, I heard many PhD programs don't need a masters? Is it better to pursue a masters first or not? What is the norm regarding entering PhD programs?
What are some helpful minors for Biotechnology majors?
I am interested in the biotech field and hoping to pursue bioinformatics track.
How is it like to be a biotech major or how does a career in biotech look?
I am applying to colleges for Biotechnology major. I am particularly interested in research area of biotech. I want some insight into how the career outlook and experiences are. Any information is highly appreciated! Thank you!
Are job opportunities great for biotechnology majors in the U.S. as a non-US citizen and non permanent resident?
Currently a rising high school senior. I am thinking of majoring in Biotechnology, so I want to know how do employment opportunities look like as Biotech major.
I am also considering grad school.
By taking US History CLEP exam instead of AP US History exam, what are some pros and cons?
I was not able to take APUSH exam, so I recently heard about CLEP considering taking it in college to save tuition for US History. I am not going to social studies/history relation study concentration for undergrad.
Having no experience in comp sci courses in high school, would a comp sci minor be doable?
I am considering taking AP Calculus AB for my senior year, the other option is to take AP Statistics. Based on my future major and minor I would like to decide which math to take.
What majors and minors are most beneficial for research in biomedical science field?
I am just exploring what majors I can do in college. Currently a rising senior.
After receiving my decision from the university, would I be able to see the amount of financial aid they are offering??
I am exploring the college application process particularly in Texas. I want to know whether we would be able to compare my financial aid offers of all the universities that accepted me?
How hard/easy are Indian medical colleges (MBBS) when I graduated from high school (12th) in the U.S??
I am going to complete my 12th grade in the US next year. I am considering going to India for medicine as it is much cheaper and shorter.
In a general sense how well would I be able to do in Indian Medical colleges.
I studied in India until my 8th grade and then came to the U.S. from 9th-12th.
What are the main differences between an MD and a DO?
Hi, I am currently a junior in high school. I don't usually see people talking about DOs.
I just came to know that DOs focus more on holistic care than MDs. I am also exploring BS/MD and BS/DO programs, so I would like to know the real differences between them.
What are the pros and cons of being a medical researcher with an MD?
I am figuring my career pathway. I know I am definitely sticking to biology, be it biotech or medicine.
I am specifically interested in the research aspect.
Is it recommended to major in biomedical sci and minor in comp sci or vice versa for biotech or biomed research fields?
I currently have no background in comp sci as junior in high school.
Which courses in high school can help me prepare for biotechnology??
I am currently a junior in high school. I want to decide my senior year courses and also I am taking a lot of health science courses. But I want to keep my options open to other careers in biology.
What jobs in biotechnology can put one in the frontiers of breakthrough research?
I am deeply fascinated by biology and have a passion for research. I want to explore my career options as a high schooler.