Getting Into Engineering School
By the All Engineering Schools career research team—Your source for Engineering Degree news, trends and programs.
How do I increase my chances of getting into engineering school?
Entry to master's and doctoral programs in any engineering school is competitive. Most engineering schools look for a competitive score (above 1300 and in the 90th percentile in the quantitative section) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and a GPA above 3.5. To maximize your chances of getting in:
- Work closely with your advisor. Your advisor will guide you through the admission process.
- Gain lab experience. Volunteer in a research lab and write about your results.
- Stellar letters of recommendation. Get letters of recommendation from faculty members or community leaders who know you well and have supervised your work directly.
- Excellent communication skills. Convey in your application and interview why you're a superb choice and wholly qualified to undergo training to become an engineer.
What are the criteria for admission to graduate study?
Most schools require a bachelor's degree in a related area such as computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. Other degrees in fields such as mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics are also considered.
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