JSW1

Well I was going to say, if you want to stay in Texas, I would definitely have to recommend sticking with UT. I can't really comment on DOE jobs - nor placement of Ford. Hopefully someone else can, though.

I have always held MIT in the highest regard out of any school in the entire world. I would choose MIT. No question given the finances.

What are your goals for after graduation? (Job/location/etc) How much of a difference in money are we talking about?

Sell the car (or keep it at your parents house for the time being) and buy a bike would be my suggestion.

If you are going to Boston, I WOULD NOT recommend a car. Take the T. The amount you will have to pay for car insurance, parking, and driving. Lol, not worth the money or trouble. Only worth the money if you are wealthy and have expendable income. If you are taking out a loan to cause yourself a pain in your ass...Well, that would just be silly in my opinion. Warning you now. Listen to vince.

I am going! Looking forward to it!

Howdy! Where are some good places for grad students to live? Specific apartments, areas? Preferably somewhere quiet without the noise of undergrad parties