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Thank you, that helps a lot. It is hard having no direction and being all over the place. My SOP and CV is where I am planning on anchoring my argument for a good student. I have a couple professors that I think would be able to give me good recommendations, but they might not be necessarily in the field that I am applying to.

Hi Y’all, I’m looking for some advice about applying to the Fall 2016 school year for an Aero Masters/maybe a PhD. My Background: Graduated aero undergrad in 2014 from UT Austin. Started working as a structures engineer for a large aircraft manufacture, but looking to go back to school for my masters at least. I am interested in aircraft design, spacecraft design, and spacecraft propulsion. I didn’t do any research during my undergrad, which I am really afraid is going to hurt me (also one of the reasons that scared me out of applying right after graduating). I did have 2 internships and was really involved in my senior design team, though so I have that going for me. (GPA A-) Purpose of going back: Increase my knowledge, academics is a better fit for me, really interested in advance technology and research. Right now I am prepping for the GRE (second time taking first time V146 Q168 Essay3) and making a SOP. Since I am kind of all over the place about what I would like to do, I was planning on applying to 10-11 schools with 5-6 of those in the top 10 for Aero Engineering. Advice I am looking for: How would I make contact with potential professors for research or getting an idea of where would be a good fit for me (besides reading the websites and their publications)? Since I lack research and don’t have too many professor contacts, how do I know what professors to list as possible research advisers? I’ve been told to apply for PhD if I have even the smallest intention to get one (which I do), but am I competing in a harder pool of candidates since I don’t have research experience to prove myself? For recommendation letters, can I use some people I work with? I keep psyching myself out, so thought it be nice to get some outside advice. Thank you J