Low GPA offset with research experience?

[monkeycows]

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Hi,
I have a cGPA of 3.62 (I know its low but I didn't do well on my previous major), major GPA of 3.98, and two minors (one with 3.81, another 3.71). I have 3 yrs of research experience in 3 labs, and 1 yr in two other labs. I'm in honors program and was chosen to assist in teaching courses for this program. I'm doing two thesis currently, have done two posters and two presentations, and have served as teachers assistant for another two courses besides the honors classes. I think *hopefully* i can get around a 1300 on GREs since my SAT scores were pretty good. I am graduating and planning to get additional 2 yrs of research experience as a RA. I was wondering if I want to apply to top tier schools, do I have NO chance at all. If so, what GRE should I be aiming for? (I worry because english is my second language so verbal section will be most tricky for me)


Thank you for those who took the time to read this post. This forum is most helpful/responsive out of all the forums I have posted so far! 🙂

 

[Ollie123]

You're over a 3.5 so you will be fine.

GPA/GREs are not very important factors once you pass the bar of "good enough". I think at most places, once you are over a 3.5 and a 1300 it probably isn't going to be a major factor in admissions. At many places if you are somewhat below that, you can still get screened in if other things are good. Looks like you are over that, AND will have good experiences so you shouldn't have a problem (well beyond the 5% acceptance rates that give everyone problems😉 ).