Hi, I am wondering if anyone has any advice on my chances on getting into grad school and possible other programs I can look into. I have done a good deal of research but I am wondering about specific advice.
What I want to do - Mechanical Engineering. Aero-elastics preferably, but I would be happy in either fluid dynamics or structural dynamics. I would like to get a PHD but if the program requires it I would be willing to do a masters first. Also I want purely theoretical/computational modeling. I suck at experimental and don't think it would be the best career move.
My Stats
Bachelors of Science in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College with a 3.1 GPA
-I had some trouble in my first two years but any engineering courses I did badly in I later took the next level and did quite well. I was on the deans list for the last 4 semesters I attended.
Research- I have an REU where I published a paper directly in fluid dynamics in an Undergraduate research journal. I also have a patent, and it is clear that much fluid dynamics work was done. I also have several projects in structural dynamics that came close to becoming published papers, but the professor decided not to move forward.
GRE (old) Q-750, V-700
2 years in the work force as a MechE at Northrop Grumman (but not in the specific field I want to research)
Right now I am looking at University of Michigan (PHD, 2nd choice), MIT (masters and top choice), and University of Illinois (masters) as my top choices. I would like to know if anyone has any advice on how to improve my chances, what my chances are, and if there are any other programs/professors I should take a closer look at.
Thank you in advance for your advice and if I ignored any posting rules or if you need more information please tell me.
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