<p>Hello,
I am currently a junior, Applied Mathematics(B.S.)/Chemistry(B.A.) double major with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at ESU in PA (no, it's not a renowned university). Recently, I have become interested in the application of chemistry/mathematics to real-world problems as opposed to theorizing (and even worse--memorizing .....) </p>
<pre><code>Therefore, I've been considering getting a Master's of Chem Eng with a minor in Systems Engineering at Cornell U because of the immediacy and applicability. I have yet to take the GREs, but I doubt I will have too much trouble with the test.
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<p>I was wondering what my chances of admission are? My record is not spotless--I have a few Ws and Cs, mainly because of lack of interest and subsequent major changes (which even my professors have noted). </p>
<p>My research professor (a Pchemist) next year went to Cornell U as well and would highly recommend me. I am also an African-American male. (if any of this matters....I intend to use every card in the deck :-) ). Also, would it be nearly impossible to get scholarships for the program? </p>
<p>Any information/suggestions would be greatly appreciated</p>
<p>check their website. you are more than qualified, if you get the prequsite classes out of the way. Im in the same boat as you and am a looking to apply there also for the same degree (but in energy).</p>
<p>IIRC, Typically M. Eng, is a 1 year program, they expect you to already know a good deal of engineering and be able to execute a design project that typically requires a good deal of background in the subject matter.</p>
<p>I dont know about admission odds, but if admitted they may well ask you to spend additional time there in remedial studies. And even f they don’t make you do that, it might be in your interest to do it. Otherwise, I don’t know how you would intelligently choose and execute a Master’s level design project with no background in the field.</p>
<p>Undergraduate engineers undertake studies in the broad areas of engineering, without this background you may find yourself disadvantaged in the workplace later on, as you will not know some things a Master’s level engineer is presumed to know. On the other hand you may not encounter such issues.</p>
<p>not true, my mother works for shell and hires engineers. shes repeatedly told me that chemical engineers with chemistry undergrad are more sought after because they have a theoretical understanding of what is being engineered. however the 1 pitfall is that not every chemist can make the graduate engineering jump, many have trouble usually in the mathematics. But if you make the jump to being a productive engineer than you not only know how to improve upon and implement theories but you understand how they were formualted and have greater depth of the intricacies that engineering majors would commonly over look.</p>
<p>No, but I did encounter some issues in the workplace of the type I referenced in #5 above. The extra theory I leanred in physics was less useful in the particular areas of practice I went into than additional depth and breadth of engineering training would have been.</p>