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Thanks a lot Alikat380. Good luck everyone and congrats to those who heard back!!

I got the same email too. Congrats mcknoche!

I just got my review back for the Ford.. all Excellent and only a few Very Good. Only 1 reviewer gave me a Fair review for increasing diversity whereas the other 2 gave me Excellent for that. Especially strange considering I'm already on a Diversity Fellowship. Oh well. Hard to predict these things. A little bummed, but that's life.

VG/VG G/G G/G Not recommended I didn't really get feedback on how to improve the application. First one said I was great and last one did too (but no other feedback aside from good candidate). Congrats to those who got it!

We're all smart and we don't need fellowship committee members to determine that for us. The fact that we are choosing to go down this path, facing all its challenges and aiming to contribute something to this world says a lot. I didn't get the Ford either, but I just went on a quick run to clear up my thoughts and relax. As everyone said, take the time to be sad ... maybe do something that can help clear up your thoughts as well. Then just got back to your lab/office with a bright positive attitude since now you're one step ahead in your PhD (rejections are a major part of this journey and simply mean that we are trying our best and not slacking). :-)

Congrats to those who heard back!! That's really great news. As for the rest of us, we just have to wait till we hear back

Yikes.. so I guess many acceptance notifcations are already out. Oh well

I realize this is a very general question, but I was wondering if anyone has suggestions regarding graduate fellowship apportunities for science/engineering research abroad (aside from DAAD and Fulbright). This can be for both short- and long- terms. I appreciate any inputs!

I applied to it. Good luck to every one else who applied!

Harvard and Columbia both have strong Applied Physics programs (and around the same level in Electrical Engineering I think). I don't think you can go wrong with either school. Did you get to visit? Where do you think you'd fit in more research-wise?

In my opinion, a funded PhD offer always beats an unfunded MS offer and UC Santa Cruz is a good school (good reputation and pretty surroundings). If your roommate is really unhappy about that option (assuming little to no fit research-wise), would he be willing to take time off and re-apply next year?

Do you anything about the offer (funding-wise)? And I take it that the Applied Physics professor at Harvard is affiliated with the Electrical Engineering department?

Excited to start Biomedical Physics at UCLA in the fall! Congrats everyone!

Take it a screenshot of that!

I agree with tarrman. I also received the MS in EE offer from Stanford, but since PhD is my ultimate goal, I declined it. A funded PhD offer always beats an unfunded MS offer (unless you do not plan on pursuing a PhD, which is not your case, since you plan on going into R&D and a PhD is often required and certainly comes in handy).

Yokedbrah, Is a PhD your ultimate goal? If it is, is it something you want to pursue right away (now or after obtaining a MS)? If you answer YES to those questions, then I would recommend going with a funded PhD program rather than a MS program. The U. Michigan funded PhD program is attractive, especially given that you are very interested in their research. Stanford is indeed highly ranked, but so is U. Michigan. With that said, I would think that a funded PhD at U. Michigan is a wonderful offer that I wouldn't turn down for a MS offer at Stanford. Don't go to UIUC if you are not interested in their research.

Any funding from either schools?

First of all, do you ultimately plan on pursuing a PhD degree? If that is the case, then I would go with the funded option from Purdue, which is still a great Electrical Engineering school. I also got the MS unfunded option with Stanford, but since PhD is my ultimate goal, I see no need to pay for a Masters and then re-apply to be considered for a PhD (which isn't always guaranteed).

First of all, definitely no to Duke... a funded PhD offer beats an unfunded MS offer. I personally loved UCLA and one of the professors I plan on working with is part of the ACCESS program and he was really nice/great in his field of work.Cost of living in LA is indeed very high, but I still like the area and am willing to sacrifice a little bit of financial comfort. However, if you prefer engineering and don't feel as good about UCLA, then don't go with it. (PS, I was Biomedical Engineering as an undergrad and now going into sciences). Now, between WashU. and U. Wisconsin Madison, I will be a little biased and go with WashU. I don't stand the cold (since I'm originally from a warm area) and Wisconsin is VERY cold. I moved to Chicago and can barely survive the weather (even though the past few winters are considered "mild" by their standards). Do you think you can tolerate the cold? Perhaps you might even like it. Both schools are great (and seem to fit your interests), but I would still rate WashU higher. Best of luck!!

Congrats on UIUC! It's a wonderful school and top in engineering. Considering how many students apply to Berkeley's EECS program, this is not really surprising and we are still great students regardless!

Still no news yet. The deadline for departments to submit their nominations was March 13 (http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/deadlines/default.asp?quarter=Winter+2013), so they might need some time. Good luck!!

I think they sent out CS rejections. We should be getting the EE ones soon!

I thought they still haven't for PhD yet. I heard nothing.

I personally would go with the PhD offer at Princeton. I was also offered the M.S option at Stanford, but since PhD is my ultimate goal, I am going to decline it. Princeton is great for CS, and is also an Ivy League, so you will have opportunities regardless. The Princeton offer sounds amazing (and set funding for 5 years is a great deal that I would find hard to decline).

Surprised that the Berkeley EECS Department has not yet sent out rejections for their PhD program