<p>On average GRE scores and GPAs are higher for international applicants, at least according to the dozen of program coordinators I’ve contacted.</p>
<p>That’s besides the point though. For the OP specifically, I think he underestimated the process. “My aim was simple do a PhD/Masters in Chemistry and then eventually become a lecturer.”</p>
<p>Ohh yeahhhh. “Simple,” right? Come on bru, that’s what everyone wants.</p>