Boost Your Chances for Graduate School: GPA, GRE Scores & Research Experience

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With a GPA of 3.11 and a GRE score of 1230, the candidate has a solid academic foundation, particularly with a 3.3 GPA in the last two years. They have one year of paid research experience, including participation in an NSF-funded project and acknowledgment in a state report. Current involvement with two professors in research related to energy and CFD analysis enhances their profile. Additionally, leadership roles as vice chair in engineering organizations and strong letters of recommendation further strengthen their application. Overall, the credentials suggest a reasonable chance of acceptance into a major university for a master's in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
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3.11 GPA BSME
1230 GRE (740 Q 490 V)
3.3 last 2 years

1 year paid research, NSF funded research project. Acknowledge on a state report as a result of some of the research.

Working with 2 professors currently with research. 1 deals with energy, the other is a project that is giving me knowledge in CFD analysis

Vice chair of 2 engineering student orgs on campus.

On a engineering student board as well

Good Letters of recomendation

What are my odds of getting into a major university for my master in engineer. Aerospace or mechanical
 
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If anyone happens to know I would be quite interested as well, I am a similar student to you and am also looking into going into ME grad school.
 
Apply if you want to. Don't if you don't.

Your credentials are fine, I'm sure you know that.
 

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