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Hey guys. So, I am unfortunately not very knowledgeable about graduate programs in nuclear engineering, and am getting different messages from different people. I have heard people tell me that if I am pursuing a doctorate degree, then its a waste of time to get a masters? However, I am planning to pursue a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, but I am just now graduating with a bachelors in Chemical Engineering. I don't know if I am making the wrong decision to get a masters in Nuclear Engineering first, before I pursue a PhD? I plan on going to UofW, Madison and they told me that I would need to get a masters before moving on to a PhD program. I was just curious what other people think about this, and if I should consider trying to apply directly into a PhD program?

Hey Some1234. I am not very educated on this whole process, and I was curious what you mean when you say that Berkeley will increase their quota of new students? Does that mean that people who are on the wait list will be accepted? Or does that mean that people who have not heard back yet could be wait listed or accepted? Crossing my fingers!

Hey. I was just wondering if anyone has heard back from UC Berkeley or Purdue yet? I am not sure if they are still reviewing applications. I figured that I would follow up with them, but thought I would ask here first.

I'm glad I found this. From looking at the results page, I wasn't sure if I was the only one waiting to hear back from schools. I have applied to the following programs, and have not heard back from any of them, except Wisconsin. Berkeley 9 (PhD) - waiting Purdue (PhD) - waiting UC San Diego (Mechanical PhD) - waiting U Michigan (PhD) - waiting Wisconsin (PhD) - admitted to MS However, even though I applied to Wisconsin's PhD program, they admitted me in MS. Has anyone received a letter of admission from U-W, like they mentioned in their acceptance email? Just curious. Hoping for some good news soon.