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So, due to a rough freshman semester and a tough third year, where I got a little depressed, I suffered two separate hits to my GPA, it is now a 3.26. I have three/four more semesters to try and bring it up, so hopefully I can get it to a 3.3-3.4.  Additionally, I was divided whether to go for a MS or PhD, I always knew I wanted to go to grad school, but while I earlier dismissed the idea of going to PhD in my freshman year because I was scared off by the commitment, I have begun revisiting the idea and learned I need research experience, so I started off with a small research group in my university this semester. The project isn't exactly related in terms of what I want to pursue in grad school, but I'm worried so far I'm not doing/contributing much and I won't get to a publication or good enough recs before graduation/application season next year, combined with my already low GPA. 

My desired schools: Michigan, USC/UCLA, Washington, Illinois, Maryland (College Park), Minnesota, Rutgers, Upenn, Purdue, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Ohio State

My question is do I stand a chance applying for a PhD at these schools, or if I have to choose between applying to only the PhD or MS program, I should apply for the MS instead? 

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