Anyone with time to look this app over?

Graduate School
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<p>158Q 154V 5.0AW first time taking GRE</p>

<p>3.45 overall GPA</p>

<p>3.9 major GPA</p>

<p>Bachelors in Chemistry with a minor in Physics</p>

<p>Research with three professors in:</p>

<pre><code> Thermochemical/electric properties of silicon clathrates

Synthesis of new, non-toxic phthalates for plasticizers

Antibiotic and herbal properties of the neem plant
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<p>Strong LORs from all three professors and the Physical Earth Sciences dept. head</p>

<p>Employed from 2012 to present in a precious metals recovery lab recovering platinum, palladium, and rhodium</p>

<p>Strong LOR from current employer who has his PhD in analytical chemistry from a top 20 school</p>

<p>Currently employed as a supplemental instructor for both Physics and Chemistry</p>

<p>I’m retaking in a month when I finish working through Magoosh because I am disappointed with my Q score. </p>

<p>I’m applying for a PhD track in materials science to schools along the lines of:</p>

<pre><code> GA tech, ASU, MIT, UCLA, USC, U Wash, Urbana Champaign.
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<p>I know my quant is average at best with those universities. If you could take the time to give me any feedback on my chances of being accepted it would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Nothing???</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about your GRE scores. Retake them if you have the time/money, but unless they’re abysmal, they’re the last thing that gets looked at. Your overall GPA is at the low end of competitive, but it sounds like you have good research experience and letters of recommendation, both of which are crucial.</p>

<p>If you have your heart set on going to grad school, include a safety school or two, or be prepared possibly to do a Master’s (unfunded) first, but you may have what it takes to get into a top program straightaway.</p>