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Help required for last minute decision

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 4:40 am
by siroy.sam
Hi,

Here is my profile:

Nationality: Indian
TOEFL: 96
GRE: V-143, Q-150
PGRE: 650(<44%)
Research experiments: just an MSc dissertation project on solar neutrino. Attended couple of schools and conference in HEP/Cosmology at national level.
Grade: At MSc, i got 71.8%

I know my score are really pathetic, but I can't help it this time. My interest of research is in experimental particle physics. I am considering for applying to the following universities:
1.Oklahoma University ( 85 ranking)
2.Kansas State University( 85)
3.University of Alabama Tuscaloosa(113)
4.University of South Carolina(113)
5.University of Mississippi(122)
6.Northern Illinois University(145)

Do I stand any chance in this universities? Should I add some universities in the range of 60 to 80? What is your suggestion as I am starting to fill my online application? Please suggest some other universities or location where I may have luck to get in, in view of the fact that I am an international applicant.

Thanks in advance for your help and support,

Siroy

Re: Help required for last minute decision

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:41 pm
by siroy.sam
Hi admissionprof,

Can I get into any place with this poor scores of mine? I am very worried if I may get anywhere. Please tell me what you have to say about my chances. Kindly share your opinion.

With regards,

Siroy

Re: Help required for last minute decision

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:35 am
by admissionprof
siroy.sam wrote:Hi admissionprof,

Can I get into any place with this poor scores of mine? I am very worried if I may get anywhere. Please tell me what you have to say about my chances. Kindly share your opinion.

With regards,

Siroy

Your scores aren't that poor. Almost all of the places you list probably have an average PGRE of admitted students below yours (especially if you don't count PRC students). I'd add a few more places in roughly the same range. Good luck.

Re: Help required for last minute decision

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:59 pm
by siroy.sam
Dear admissionprof,

Thanks for your reassuring words for me at this crucial juncture.Wish you a prosperous Happy New Year and may the new year bring lots of good luck and healthy life so that you can give light to our lives.

Siroy