Materials Science and Engineering Grad School Admissions Chances

ender314
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:58 +0000

@Slorg
Thanks for the input Slorg. Can I ask you where you went for your undergraduate degree? Also, I’m not sure if my mechanical engineering undergrad degree will put me at a disadvantage to those who have had an undergrad education in MSE. It’s a bummer that UT doesn’t offer a materials undergrad program.

@RacinReaver
I’m really into science and physics, but I don’t feel like I have a very strong background in that as a mechanical engineer. Do you think that Caltech prepares you well enough to go into research and academia? That’s the plan that I have right now.

Also, I’ve pretty much been in Texas my whole life, so could you guys share some info on what California is like to live and study in? I think more than half of the schools I am considering are in Cal. I really enjoy snowboarding, are there any ski areas close to the schools?