<p>I was just curious if any of you had any insight to my situation.</p>
<p>I am trying to get into grad school for Mechanical Engineering and will start applying in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>My GPA is only 3.2 overall but is about 3.45 within my major.
GRE Scores are Quant: 800 Verbal: 550
I have researched with two different professors in my area of interest and have work experience in the field via internships as well.</p>
<p>So I have a few questions, how much does the GRE score help make up for my GPA deficit and how much does the less than stellar Verbal score hurt? Also, about what tier of program would be realistic to shoot for? Obviously no MIT or anything like that, but just how low should I be looking?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Your GRE looks fine, lots of engineers do poorly on verbal and excel on math, so I don't think it'll be a real warning sign or a boost to your application.</p>
<p>Your best bet for finding good schools to apply to would be asking the professors you worked for and finding out where they'd recommend you apply to.</p>
<p>GRE Score : 800 + 550 is very good score.</p>
<p>Graduate School Admission committee will consider all the major factors for admission.</p>
<p>Having low GPA will not affect your chances at all. Look at the departments minimum GPA and GRE requirements.</p>
<p>Low</a> GRE Score Admissions to M.S.</p>
<p>If minimum GRE for instance is 1100, you have very good chance to get admission with scholarship.</p>
<p>Also, you will need to have strong recommendation and statement of purpose. In short, GPA of 3.2 is not bad at all. You will do just fine.</p>