TheGodfather

Hi Guys, Has anyone else gotten in to MIT? I got a call from a professor there mentioned in my SOP who I want to work for telling me I had been accepted on Feb 1st, but since then I haven't gotten any news about stipends or anything else. I'm kinda freaking out thinking they made a mistake or something? I'm probably just being impatient, right?

I would like to have my own lab at a R1 institution. I am extremely interested in synthetic inorganic chemistry, and I want to do research on macromolecular synthetic methods . I am also interested in photosensitization of electrodes using nanoparticles. Anyway, I realize that it isn't at all necessary to graduate from a big name but it certainly can be helpful, considering the type of employment I seek. But from what it sounds like, my stats aren't quite there. Really though how much can I possibly improve a 3.8 chem GPA with only one year left? And what does my GRE need to be at, anyway? I've heard the subject test isn't as big of a deal beacuse most of the highest scorers are foriegn students whose curricula emphasize standardized testing, and adcoms know this. I really didn't study too hard for it for that reason. I really appreciate the responses, guys.

I agree. The rankings are based on research. Top schools do better research. There are better researchers at the better schools who will be able to get me a job (better than at lower ranked schools).

Ok so I need someone to chance me for a top 10 acceptance. 3.8 Chem GPA (Physical, Organic, general, quantiative analysis, Inorganic, several semesters of research for credit) 3.9 Overall 2 years of research experience(currently)- Well known prof who will write me a golden letter 70%ile Chem GRE 780Q 640V Have an REU gig this summer (I plan on earning another good letter) will apply Fall 2012 I am interested in either inorganic or materials