I have a low undergrad GPA (3.069) and a perfect masters GPA (4.0). I will have two very strong LORs (one from a different department, but he is the head chair of that department). My research background matches really well with the faculty of the schools that I’m applying to. What are my chances for getting an admission in a decent university that is not in the top ten (eg. University of Minnesota, Virginia tech)? I was confident at first but I’m starting to get nervous because my undergraduate GPA is horrible.
Edit: I also worked for a year as a full time research associate under my advisor who hired me after my masters degree. My thesis was also nominated for the conference of southern graduate schools outstanding thesis award. So everything in my application is great except my undergrad GPA.