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fhadley t1_irl88gf wrote

I might look into masters level programs before applying to another round. I think you'll find that your GPA is at least as much of a barrier to entry as your lack of research experience WRT PhD programs- at least those that are worth 5+ years of your life. Get an MS, ideally from somewhere reputable, but more importantly, crush every single task you're assigned. If that proves infeasible, perhaps reconsider.

ETA: This is a bit harsh, but why would someone want to work with you when you have so little ML exposure? I meant there are nigh on infinite ways to learn this stuff outside of coursework. I mean I do this nonsense for a living (granted, my research is very applied and very business-driven) and, big homie, I ain't got but an associates. I'd say don't be out here with this "I can't get exposure because I already graduated," that's a bad look.

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pumpkinsmasher76 OP t1_is9thf4 wrote

That's what I'm trying to address is the research experience; I'm trying to find ways that I can gain such experience having already graduated. The GPA is probably the least of my worries since I can't change it (part of the reason it was so low was a dip because of a rough junior year).

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fhadley t1_isav89n wrote

Well my point kind of was that you can change your GPA. Enroll in a master's, absolutely murder your coursework, and not only will your gpa improve overall, but also the improvement will come from coursework that's far more relevant to the grad school admissions process.

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pumpkinsmasher76 OP t1_isb2nks wrote

Even then, I still need more (research) experience in ml/nlp if I want to pursue a phd in that area as well as get recommendations for such.

GPA isn't really the priority for me (it's not so deathly low and the reason it's as it is is because of a couple dips feazan and junior years as I said). Gaining more research exp is

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fhadley t1_isbdpv7 wrote

It's much easier to find those opportunities when you're already in an academic setting. But I don't think I or anyone here is going to give you the answer you want to here, frankly.

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