d3amon

Thanks for the reply! I was wondering if I would increase my chances by writing an email to the faculty member I want to do research with? Or is it going to ruin my chances? Anyway, how should that email look alike?

As far as I know universities consider the best score. The fact that you have taken the GRE for the third time can have only the positive influence on admission committee because it shows commitment to achieve your final goal!!! I wouldn't recommend taking it once more. Btw, what was your Q score on first two tests?

I don't know why are you worried about your GRE results... 790 in Q looks great, and 550 in V is more than enough for engineering majors (especially concerning the fact that you are an international student).

I am an international student from Europe intending to apply for a MSc degree in Structural Engineering that is leading to a Phd at MIT. I would like to hear your opinions on my chances of getting in with a fellowship... GPA: 9.70/10 Class ranking: Top student Research experience: about 7 months of research exp and a paper that is going to be internationally published and presented on a conference (I'm a second author) Working experience: 3 years of summer internship at a structural engineering consulting firm; grader in Statics class Honors and Awards: Many fellowships and academic awards... full exchange scholarship which enabled me to study one year on a state university in US (GPA: 3.90/4.00). LORs: 3 GREAT recs. one from a distinguished expert in the field I plan to specialize (I did my research with him as well) I didn't take the GRE yet, but my estimate is >750 on quantitative and about average on V an AW sections. TOEFL ibt: 108 I should also mention that I'm applying to the MIT because I have found an exceptional faculty member whose research area is completely similar to my interests. I guess it helps too! I am just worried about my research experience. From what I've heard most successful applicants (who get in with a fellowship) have more experience than I do....