I asked the department of a University I applied to about my admission status and they replied this way:
"Probably most decisions will be made by mid-April."
Does it mean I've been waitlisted or so? That mid-April isn't when generally first offers expire?
Thank you
Undergrad Institution: Top 5 University in my country
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
GPA in Major: when translated to US GPA I think 3.64/4.00
Length of Degree: 3 years
Position in Class: Top 15%
Type of Student: European (International)
GRE Scores:
Q: 800 (94%)
V: 490 (60%)
W: 3.0 (10%)
TOEFL Total: 96/120
Research Experience: 4 months collaboration with Duke Professor
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Scholarship and Assistantship
Applying for [ MS ] at:
GATech - Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M - Aerospace Engineering
Penn State - Aerospace Engineering - ACCEPTED (02/09, no info on funding)
U Maryland - Aerospace Engineering
UFL - Aerospace Engineering
UC Davis - Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
WVU - Aerospace Engineering - ACCEPTED (02/09, no info on funding)
What does 1100 mean? Q score?
Your GPA translated to a 4.0 points scale is nearly 3.0, which is the minimum set by graduate schools for being considered for admission.
Research exp?
Yes, I'm checking both through this one and the department one.. But nothing! I think I'm going to wait this week and then I'll send another mail! It's strange since every other university receveid them, so ETS surely sent them!
Hey applicants,
anyone round here applying to UFL?
I sent them test scores in May (TOEFL) and September (GRE) and they appear.
I asked and they told me to let 2-4 weeks after sending scores to have them processed. Actually months, LOL!
Instead of that my Transcript have been processed the day after they received it.
It sounds strange, doesn't it?
Anyone with similar problems?
MEng is easier to enter but approximately no chance of obtaining funds, maybe only TA for best applicant. MS is the opposite.
The choice shouldn't be based on funding, I think you must think about what are you likely to do in your career.