<p>Is it easier as an UCBerk undergrad to get into UCBerk grad school compared to undergrads from other schools? I'm worried about what my GPA is going to be while attending the college of engineering and I want to attend grad school. Does anyone have an estimate undergrad GPA from UCBerk to make it into UCBerk grad?</p>
<p>I think UC Berkeley prefers undergrad from different universities.</p>
<p>If you want to get into Chemical Engineering graduate school at Cal, you will most likely not be admitted to the graduate division of Chemical Engineering here (stated explicitly, [UC</a> Berkeley, Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering](<a href=“http://cheme.berkeley.edu/grad_info/faq.php]UC”>http://cheme.berkeley.edu/grad_info/faq.php), fifth question from the bottom). </p>
<p>However, I know that there are several other engineering fields here (MechE, IEOR) that have BS+MS programs within their particular field. I’m not sure how PhD program admissions work, however. </p>
<p>Estimate GPA is 3.5+ across the board; I know for IEOR it’s 3.8+ average. However, connections/letters of recommendations from renown Professors may be able to make up for a relatively poor GPA. I personally know some people who have gotten into good schools with GPAs that were closer to 3.0. </p>
<p>If you’re serious about engineering, I’d say attend Berkeley. You don’t know if you really want to attend graduate school. I know many students who thought they absolutely wanted to go to graduate school who have since changed their mind during their time here–and having a terminal degree from Berkeley in engineering is a nice safety net.</p>
<p>It depends on the department.</p>
<p>Also, it depends whether you want an MS or PhD.</p>
<p>My advice: focus on doing well NOW and learning NOW, and later worry about grad school. Your success will be rewarded, no matter where you go.</p>