Relevant Bachelor's background: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a strong foundation in physical/biological sciences, with solid preparation in mathematics and physics.
GPA: Typically a minimum of 2.7/4.0 (as per general Cornell Graduate School standards); most successful candidates have higher.
Subject prerequisites: Strong coursework in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, physics; specific concentrations may ask for fluids, structures, or environmental fundamentals.
