Schools Can I Study in a Top 15 U.S. University with My Libyan Degree and Percentage?

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The discussion centers on a mechanical engineer from Libya seeking to pursue further studies in the USA, specifically at a top-ranked university. The individual graduated with a percentage of 72.56% from Sebha University and is inquiring about the feasibility of admission to a prestigious institution. Responses indicate skepticism about the likelihood of acceptance into a top 15 university, citing the average nature of the academic record and the challenges posed by attending a lesser-known foreign university. It is suggested that without additional qualifications or significant achievements, such as research experience, gaining admission to a competitive master's program may be difficult.
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hello every body
i am a mechanical engineer ,and i was graduated 2 years ag with a percentage of 72.56%
from a libyan university(sebha university) and the country has given me the chance of completing my study abroad andd i like to complete it in USA so can i get a suitable and famous university in USA.
Is my percentage good enough to alow me studying in America and in one of the top 15 ranked universities in USA?

Thank you!

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desert_son said:
hello every body
i am a mechanical engineer ,and i was graduated 2 years ag with a percentage of 72.56%
from a libyan university(sebha university) and the country has given me the chance of completing my study abroad andd i like to complete it in USA so can i get a suitable and famous university in USA.
IS MY PERCENTAGE GOOD ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME STUDYING IN AMERICA AND IN ONE OF THE 15 TOP RANKED UNIVERSITIES IN USA?


PLEASE REPLY ON ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
THANKING YOU

top 15? probably not . . . have you even taken the MCAT exam?
 
I think he meant Master's degree, And no. You can apply, of course, but I am skeptical. That's a very average percentage if memory serves me right and you will already have trouble finding a spot because it is a non-US university. Little-known university abroad, combined with average marks (unless you've done some good work since then, like research or something) make it hard to even get into a mechE master's program, much less a top 15 ranked one.
 
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