RP15 Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone, I'd like to share my credentials with you. I aspire to apply to a PhD program in Electrical Engineering next year, but I am not sure what chances I have in getting in... Below are my credentials. Assuming I have high GRE scores and pretty good LoRs/SoP, do you find me competitive? What are my chances for top-10 programs? Thank you in advanced! University: Small reputation University GPA: 3.90/4.00 Degree: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Graduation date: May 2015 Experience: 1) Internship with Intel Corporations Intern May-August 2014 2) Institut Supérieur d’Electronique de Paris (ISEP) in Paris, France Research assistant January-May 2014 3) University of Maryland, College Park (REU) Research assistant June-August 2013 4) My small-reputable university Independent research January-May 2013 5) Cornell University (REU) Research assistant June-August 2012 Edited February 3, 2014 by Ricardo_Peterson
GradApplicant201420 Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I think from these stats, I find you competitive. You have good experience and a very strong GPA in a challenging major. Just study hard for the GRE,, get good LORs from those who you've worked with and know that they like you, and I think you're going to be part of the uppercrust of applicants, so to speak.
Admissions Advice Online Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Once again, since you are applying for a PhD program, your research will be king. Obtain as much research experience as possible and then be sure to write an expertly crafted SOP that highlights this experience and how the PhD is the next step in achieving your goals. -Admissions Advice Online
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