<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I have been seriously considering attending graduate school for Chemistry (specifically Materials Chemistry). I was attracted to University of Michigan because of its top rankings, interesting college town, and affordability of housing in the area. I am a rising Senior at the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Chemistry and a GPA of roughly 3.48. I have gotten 3 C's in Physics, Calc II (terrible professor), and Biology 2. Other than that, my grades are mostly A's, with some B's in gen eds (my Chem GPA is alot higher neglecting these classes). By the time of my graduation, I will have 4 full semesters (8 credits) of Undergraduate Research in a Materials Chemistry group, relating to polymer solar cell optimization processes. In addition, I will have 2-3 semesters (4-6 credits) of Undergraduate Teaching experience as a UTA for an Analytical Chemistry Lab. Somewhat unrelated, but still academic, I am currently doing Summer Research for a Professor running an Ecology study that involves collecting field data relating to animal herbivory of native/invasive species. Perhaps (?) unrelated, but I have work experience in customer service as well, as a sales associate in Lowe's Paint and a busgirl at a local restaurant. (I don't know what is relevant, so sorry if I am rambling).</p>
<p>Anyways, I was wondering what chances I had of getting into University of Michigan Grad School? I have 2 solid recommendations right now, and working on finding a third good one. I haven't taken my GRE's yet, but plan to take the regular GRE at the end of the summer. Not sure if I should take the Chemistry GRE?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>