jayashae

hey guys, I'm currently looking at a 2.95-2.99 by the time I complete undergrad and will most likely work as a research tech where I'll be taking classes w/ employee benefits. My most recent semester (fall) I had a GPA of 3.75 with 12/15 of my credits being science credits. I plan to do even better in my last semester to show the upward trend in my final year. I noticed many of you with sub 3.0 gpa had a MS or MA, how did those applications go for you? I'm pretty sure most MS/MA programs also require 3.0 for applying, are they more willing to look under since it's generally not funded? Do you guys think I should apply for a Masters instead of working and taking classes? For reference, my ugrad major was bio and minored in chem, and my area would be PhD in bio or biochem or something very similar. I also have not taken the GREs, but I didn't anticipate on applying until 1-2 years into my research tech job. I'm hoping to also stick my name on a couple papers while working to show ability to contribute in a research lab/team/setting. thanks for your inputs