Non-traditional student here...
Undergrad Institution: Rhodes College 1st Graduate Institution: UT Austin Major(s): physics (both times) GPA in Major: 3.5 Overall GPA: 3.5 Length of Degree: 4 years to BS, 2.5 years for MA (both in physics)
Position in Class: no idea, top half undergrad for sure Type of Student: domestic, female GRE Scores: Q: 164 (800 on old system the first time around, but the scores expire after 5 years, took again with little prep) V: 163 W: 4.5 Research Experience: 2 REUs in undergrad, then 2 years on a masters thesis in physics Pertinent Activities or Jobs: tons of TA experience, high school math teacher for 6 years Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: I think I had really good recs and my personal statement was pretty solid. Applying for MS in Aerospace Engineering at:
North Carolina State - accepted
U of Texas - accepted, no official funding offer, but met with a professor about a research project
U of Maryland - accepted, TA and fellowship offer that will cover me
WUSTL -accepted
U of Virginia - never heard back from them
Will be attending Maryland...really anxious to start!