Becoming

a

Jackson Student

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Radia Islam

My personal experience transferring

Gpa: 3.5+

STEM courses taken/registered to take

• Intro Geology
• Physics 1
• Calc 1 + 2 (differential & Integral)
• Calc 2 + 3 (Sequences, Series & Multivariable)
• Chemistry + lab

Past research experiences

Personal Stats

Writing Guide

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• Emphasized specific aspects of Geology I liked/specific coursework I’d taken
• Talked specifically about what I liked about the Jackson Program
• Listing Professors and the impact they had on me

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q8UF2Pce7RTDksRdgyd8rwjgv1TYtltLm2C6C1drISE/edit?usp=sharing

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How to get involved in Research

Show you’ve done your research

Highlight your strengths

Try not to take no for an answer

Read up on what the Professor/team does. Show enthusiasm for it!

Speak on any past experiences, or any other details !!

Send follow up emails, ask for meetings to further discuss

Reach out and explore your options !

Email Professors/Counselors/anyone else in Jackson

Explore degree plans + past syllabi for courses

Visit campus/other Jackson facilities

• Libraries
• Labs
• Museums

My contact info:

radiaislam26@utexas.edu