My circumstances are unique --- what should I do?

Graduate School
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<p>Hey, so I'm currently in a pretty unique situation. Can you help me figure out if I can get accepted into some grad schools?</p>

<p>So, I'm a senior at an ivy league school. I have a 2.6 overall GPA, and a 3.0 Major GPA.</p>

<p>I've done research for four years and will have three stellar recommendations from people I've researched with.</p>

<p>I'm a URM in an engineering field. Also, a first generation college student.</p>

<p>My GRE scores are: V:157, Q:168, A:5.5</p>

<p>So, if you were in my situation, would you be considering PhD programs? If so which kind of schools?</p>

<p>Thanks much!</p>

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<p>I would talk to your professors. There’s a lot of good stuff on your c.v., but a 2.6 overall GPA will be a pretty big impediment to admissions.</p>

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<p>This is the wrong starting point. First, you need to ask yourself if you’re interested in doing what a Ph.D prepares you to do: research and teaching. If that’s not the path you want to follow, then you don’t need a Ph.D anyway.</p>

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<p>If you decide to go for grad school, apply for both master’s and Phd’s to hedge your bets.</p>