Importance of undergrad

Japher
Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:16:30 +0000

I have no idea what Graduate schools look for. I would think gpa and gre scores are weighted pretty heavily. The third thing would be undergrad research, which is tough to get no matter where you are, and probably doubly so at highly competitive schools.

In my opinion, high gpas and high gre scores can be had at any school… obviously. Where can she go that will get her the best work experience? Is the school what will determine it, or can she get that experience in nearby companies that might let her do research or co-op? This question, has less to do with the school and more to do with the programs offered. The school will have a factor, however, that has to do with the competition she will face.