Hi all,
I’m fairly new to this process so bear with me. I’m currently a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at a medium-sized public university. I graduate in April and plan on working as a mechanical engineer for about a year until the Fall 2018 semester, which is when I want to start grad school. I have recently decided that I want to get a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering and eventually work in prosthetic limb design. Since I have little to no experience in the medical field, I’m going to get into research in the BME field with one of the professors at my current university. I have about 7 months until the first of my applications are due, so that gives me time to gain experience, write my personal statement, study for/take the GRE, etc.
Could you guys take a look at my “resume” and comment on what ranking of school you think that I could get accepted into. I want to know this so that I can pick a range of schools to apply to. Thanks!
—About me—
University: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Prospective graduate program: M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Major GPA: ~3.6
Practice GRE scores (without studying): 162Q, 154V
—Research Experience—
3 months: Conference paper (thermal energy modeling)
7 months: Biomedical engineering research (plan to do in future)
—Work Experience—
1 year: Engineering Teacher’s Assistant
1 year: CAD modeling contractor
3 months: Process engineering intern (manufacturing)
3 months: Mechanical engineering intern (manufacturing)
1 year - present: Head designer for BAJA SAE club
4 years - present: Restaurant co-owner
—Volunteer Experience—
4 years - present: Youth group leader
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!