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Preapplication for Genetics program

Thank you for your interest in the Genetics Graduate Program at Penn State. We encourage you to submit this free pre-application form before you make a formal application, so that we can notify faculty of your interest, and give you a preliminary assessment of the likely strength of your application were you to apply formally.

Submitting this form is optional

You will be considered for admission when you make a formal application, whether or not you have submitted a pre-application.

When should you submit this form?

At any time of year, but ideally at least a month ahead of making a formal application.

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A contact phone number where we can reach you during working hours.
A mailing address in case we need to send you information by mail.
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What is the highest degree you already hold, or that you expect to hold by the time you want to enter the Genetics program?



Which university(ies) did you attend, and when did you graduate (or when will you expect to graduate)?
What subject(s) did you major in during your degree(s)?
What was your Grade Point Average during your last 2 years as an undergraduate student?
If you have already taken the GRE general test, what scores did you achieve on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing parts of the test?
(International students only) If you have already taken the TOEFL or IELTS test, please indicate the score you got and the type of test you took.
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us at this stage (e.g., research interests, unique job experiences, publications etc)?