Caltech and mit graduate programs

[orthovector]

My goals are caltech and mit phd/ms programs.

What must i do at the very least? Besides the tests of course...

 

[mbisCool]

http://www.physicsgre.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1847

 

[thrill3rnit3]

good grades (4.0), good recommendations, a couple of acceptable papers and research here and there

 

[blerg]

http://www.physicsgre.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1847

Does anyone know of a similar forum for math grad schools?

 

[orthovector]

Okay...my gpa is poor...but my major was in biology from berkeley. I'll probably publish some things... What else can i do to get into mit or caltech? Shall i get acquainted with a professor from mit/caltech?

 

[Vanadium 50]

Okay...my gpa is poor...but my major was in biology from berkeley. I'll probably publish some things... What else can i do to get into mit or caltech? Shall i get acquainted with a professor from mit/caltech?

I don't see that pestering a professor will help.

You were told you need a good GPA. That should tell you what you need to go: get your GPA up. You'll also need to get the appropriate background in physics, which means more classes - so now you have an opportunity to get your GPA up.