Eng/Math Grad School Chances? (With Possible Major Change)

Redman1128
Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:51:45 +0000

I am in the process of figuring out whether grad school, particularly an MS degree, is a possibility for me. I’m also wondering what caliber of schools I am qualified for. My background: 3.40 cumulative GPA w/major in mechanical engineering at a top 10 program (about the same major GPA). GRE scores: 159V, 168Q, 4.5A. Also, about 2 years of research experience (no publications). I am also getting a minor in mathematics, with very good grades in everything besides the first course I took freshman year (C in calculus). I can get good letters of recommendation.

With those qualifications, what kind of chances am I looking at for a Mechanical Engineering MS? What types of schools do I have a realistic chance of getting into? Also, is something like Applied Mathematics a possibility? I have taken calculus, linear algebra, diff.eq, linear and nonlinear dynamics, honors real analysis, differential forms, and abstract algebra.

I really want to go to grad school, but I’m pretty unsure of where I stand. Thanks in advance for any helpful comments!