What universities would I have a chance of getting into (Grad School CPE/EE)

Graduate School
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I am looking to apply to graduate schools for computer/electrical engineering. I am mainly wondering within what approximate range of universities (x through 100) in ranking (engineering) that I might stand a chance of getting into.</p>

<p>I have a 3.8 GPA, 1500 GRE (800Q, 700V), 5 AWA</p>

<p>The main thing hindering my chances is my research experience... I currently have a good internship, where I get an opportunity to work directly with the engineers (from good universities). However, this is just one summer.... I can try to get research in the FALL, however, I am wondering for as it stands now. I passed up opportunities in the past first to go to Italy, and another time to do study abroad (too much wanderlust).</p>

<p>I never realized the importance of research until more recently (mostly from forums).</p>

<p>Thanks for your help.</p>

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<p>Well, your stats are nearly identical to mine back in 2006, including your research experience, and I was accepted with funding to UT Austin (~10 ranked) and Penn State (~20-25 ranked) at that time. UT took a little work, PSU was easy (although it was also my alma mater). I was only rejected by MIT - yes, I only applied to 3 schools.</p>

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<p>Nice… I would like to be able to get in somewhere top 30 (with funding) … guess I’ll see how it goes</p>

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<p>Are you going for MS or PhD?
You don’t need research experience for MS.
You have a great profile. you can see your chances of getting in your schools at <a href=“http://www.missiongre.com%5B/url%5D”>www.missiongre.com</a></p>

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<p>I’m not quite sure yet… I would like to get my PhD, but I am not completely sure yet.</p>

<p>I am assuming for now I will just be applying for my master’s… Are you sure about research experience for MS??? I am pretty sure it helps.</p>