Programs Applying for SULI: Tips for Success with 3.81 GPA

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The discussion centers on the challenges faced by an applicant to the SULI program, who has been declined twice despite having a strong academic background, including a 3.81 GPA, research experience in materials science and computational chemistry, and two publications. The applicant is seeking advice on improving their chances for the upcoming application deadline on May 30th. Responses suggest that the applicant may not have made any significant errors in their previous applications, emphasizing that a brief description cannot fully capture the complexities of the application process. The conversation highlights the competitive nature of the program and the difficulty in pinpointing specific reasons for rejection.
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I have applied to SULI the past two summers and have been declined. I believe I am a strong candidate; I have a 3.81 gpa, have done chemistry research in a materials science and computational chem lab, and been published twice as an undergrad. The two labs I applied for are NREL and Argonne for PV or battery research. I am not sure where I am going wrong. There is another application coming up May 30th. Any tips would help!
 
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A. Maybe you didn't do anything wrong.

B. There is no way anyone can assess your application from a description that is 1% the length of the packet.
 

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