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    2020 Fall
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    Chemical/ Biomedical Engineering

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  1. Hi, I just graduated college with a degree in chemical engineering, and I intend to go to graduate school for biomedical research/bioengineering. The plan was to apply for Fall 2021 (COVID-19 has messed up things a bit). My GPA isn't great- I have a 3.1. I have a lot of leadership/extracurricular activities in college, but no publications. I would eventually like to get a PhD. Given all this info, I'm a bit confused on how to shortlist grad schools. I know I should apply broadly. I would eventually like to get my PhD from one of the top 10 schools for BME. But other than rankings and other factors like location, how can I choose and shortlist schools? Thank you
  2. Hi everyone, I'm set to graduate in 2020 from a mid-range large public school with a major in chemical engineering. I'm really interested in research, and would like to eventually get a PhD in chemical or biomedical engineering. My main aim is to work in pharmaceuticals R&D, perhaps in drug development. The issue is, I've always really struggled with academics in general. I believe I'm smart at understanding the material, but bad at test-taking or studying for tests in general. My grades are mostly Bs, with a few C and my GPA is at a 3.1. The Cs are mostly in organic chemistry, something I've struggled with especially. I have some research experience, and will have a paper and a poster by the time I graduate. I also interned at a small biotech company summer after my junior year, and am the research lead for Chem-E-Car at my school. To make up for my GPA, I was going to work for a year or so. I'd really appreciate any advice on what range of schools I can apply to, should I apply to grad schools at all? Do I have a chance at top 10 BME schools at all? Will they take into account that I have a really difficult major? I really do love research and think I'd do a good job but my grades are causing me a lot of anxiety and stress. Over the years, I've tried multiple ways to do better and things have improved slightly, but its caused me a lot of anxiety, stress and has not been great for my mental health.
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