Engineer grad student transistion?

Engineerer
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:54:29 +0000

Here are my credentials,
Besides taking some basic ME classes, I have a 3.33 GPA from PSU in progress of getting a BS in IE, already have a BS in physics with a math minor from Shippensburg University with a 3.73 GPA, have already done research for a whole year, had two internships so far, and Student Government treasurer for 2 years.

Ideally, I would like to go to UPenn for grad school in ME since its the only tier 1 engineering school in Philly, but I might be okay with going to Drexel as well. I am only considering getting a master’s degree so I hear its easier to get into straight out of college rather than applying for a PH.D.

Anyways, with these credentials, do I have a shot a UPenn (I understand that I may not be given any fellowships/assistantships since UPenn says that primarily goes to PH.D. students)? They do not require the GREs for the masters program so that helps in terms of not having to have top notch scores just to compete. On the other hand, Drexel does require GREs for their masters.