What are my chances of getting into top Materials Science PhD program

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<p>Hi I'm a recent graduate of MIT. Received my bachelor's with a 3.8 (cumulative) and 3.9 (major). I have no publications, but did perform research through undergraduate programs and thesis. My gre scores are 590(V), 750(Q), and 4.5(AW). I have 2 strong recommendations with a third mediocre. </p>

<p>I want to apply to stanford, mit, and uc berkeley. What do you think my chances are and would you suggest I take the GRE over again because my quant score is low? </p>

<p>Also, what would you say is the most important thing to put into a personal statement?</p>

<p>Please answer any of the questions</p>

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<p>Post this in the grad school forum.</p>

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<p>Here is the link you need: [Graduate</a> School - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/graduate-school/]Graduate”>Graduate School - College Confidential Forums)</p>

<p>But honestly, the most useful people for you in this process are your own professors and grad school placement office back at MIT. Pick up the phone and call them, or send them an email. They should be able to help you.</p>

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<p>Apply to NYU molecular design institute. I currently work there and some groups are in the cutting edge of materials science research. The crystallography groups are particularly successful.</p>

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<p>Is your 3.8 out of 4.0 or 5.0? </p>

<p>The person you do research for should be able to tell you how successful he/she thinks you will be. For one, if they are very happy with your work, the prof could get you into his group for grad school. </p>

<p>Engineering grad schools pretty much expect an 800 on the quant. I would take that again.</p>