<p>Hi all,
I'm applying to Biomedical engineering, and am wondering is MS programs easier to get into.
My background:
- International (Asian), female, speak fluent English
- OK GPA
- Weak GRE (1100 combined)
- 1 year full-time research + 1 summer undergraduate research + 2 sem student helper in lab
- 2 strong LoRs + 1 OK one
- 1 sem exchange in the US (dunno whether it helps) </p>
<p>I know my GRE is gonna hurt me, but I've asked the grad admission offices and prof about it and they all say there is no official cutoffs. I'm applying anyway, but should I go for MS because it seems easier to get into? </p>
<p>BTW, is dartmouth bme easy or difficult to get into?</p>
<p>Um, you would know if you want to pursue a PhD or not. It’s not just something one chooses to do. Besides the longer time to degree and the other stresses associated with a PhD program which you won’t find in an MS program and all the other obvious differences, a MAJOR difference between the two is who pays for the degree. </p>
<p>You will pay for your MS degree. The school will pay for your PhD - and all you have to do is sacrifice your soul for 5-7 years.</p>
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<p>You should just go ahead and list what you got for quantitative and verbal instead of a combined score. It’s hard to tell what you got i.e 800 V + 300 Q, or 300 V + 800 Q, etc…</p>
<p>I’ve taken it twice:
First time (computer-based taken in the US): 730Q + 270V
Second time (paper-based taken in Hong Kong): 690Q + 410V </p>
<p>Actually my goal is a PhD, but I am really worried because of my weak GRE scores. Would it be easier to do a MS first and show my adviser my ability to do research and then change my program to PhD?</p>
<p>Does it make a difference if the MS program is also fully funded?</p>