Undergrad Institution: One of the UCs (Not UCB/UCLA)Major(s): Mathematics (I changed from chemistry to math as I did not like labs, now I apply for coursework Masters to prepare myself for a teaching career :D) Minor(s): Chemistry GPA in Major: 3.867 (Mathematics), 3.675 (Not official major GPA, I calculated this myself from my upper division chem classes) Overall GPA: ~3.67Position in Class: N/A (as I'm not a chemistry major anymore) Type of Student: International Student, Asian/Chinese, MaleGRE Scores (revised): I think GRE might be my only strength Q: 170 (97%)V: 160 (86%)W: 4.5 (82%)SUB: None.
Research Experience: Only in math. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Provost Honor (Dean's List), A project certificate from local AIChE chapter. Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Math TA. I don't know how much that helps, maybe shows my English skill as an international student. Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Served as board members of local ACS chapter, had some volunteering experience at ACS National and Regional conferences. Special Bonus Points: Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I apply for coursework masters to prepare my career in teaching. I think knowing "I'm not using the master as a pathway to a PhD" might put Admission Committee on ease? Applying to Where:
Cornell (Top Choice) MS in Chemistry & Chemical Biology (CCB) (Rolling Admission, will catch priority deadline 1/1)
NYU Main Campus MS in Chemistry
NYU Tandon School of Engineering MS in Chemistry
Georgia Tech MS in Chemistry (caught priority deadline 12/1)
Tufts MS in Chemistry
U of Virginia MA in Chemistry
UC San Diego MS in Chemistry
San Diego State U MA in Chemistry (I feel like I'm revealing something LOL)