Mostafa64
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I don't really understand how 1 year Master's programs work? We have to take all this coursework AND commit to research as well? It sounds intense. I accepted Berkeley. Their program is also 1 year (9 months if you decide not to TA). The typical masters coursework is 5 courses if I am not mistaken right? Also, where are you finally headed? CMU?
Hey Amirali
Congratulations. I do not know the details of Berkeley Master program, but in my case and for CMU, there are 96 credits, which basically means 8 courses in graduate level. However, I think the overall number of courses depends on the courses which is to be taken as there are 6-credit (half-semester) courses and 12-credit (full semester) courses. About research, in case of CMU there is an 18-credit course named AIS Systems Project Course which basically is for research. I do not know whether it is mandatory but in my case I will for sure take it. About your last question, I am extremely inclined toward CMU and I really hope that there won't be any problem in the next steps.
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I was curious about this. Because I have funding from my current school and will be able to finish very quickly. However, I would like to research at another school maybe next year. Is there any benefit to having two MS in Structural?
To be honest, the main reason that I am interested in this second master is that it is in CMU. I found everything about CMU intriguing: the coursework, the interests and professors, the ranking, etc. For this it would seem quite reasonable to put another year for a master. Furthermore, This master in CMU is just one year long and In this one year you have to take 96 credits. Then one can request for PhD and there won't be any coursework in PhD. So, I think that, in terms of time, the overall time necessary for this master and the PHD after it will be the same as the PhD program in other universities. Any idea?
Also, another important reason is that I am changing my research direction toward Damage Detection, SHM, and System Identification. In my current master in structural engineering and in my Bachelor I haven't taken any course related to thee issues. So, I have found it useful to go for a master to go through some courses like Data Science, Linear Dynamic Systems, Signals and Systems, Sensors and Sensing,.... As these courses are mainly based in Computer science and Electrical Engineering, CMU looked like a perfect match.
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I think he meant the third Master's Degree.
Are all of them around Structural Engineering? I was intrigued by this as well.
No actually. The first one was in Construction Management. The second one was in Structural Engineering. If I go to CMU, the third one will also be in Structural Engineering!
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Oh Man! The third one! but what about the remaining schools u've applied to? or already lost hope in receiving a funded offer? Btw I remember reading somewhere that CMU is expensive no?
As the deadline is April 15th, I have to reply them by tomorrow. I will tell them to send me the I-20 form. I will wait for other offers until I receive the I-20 form. But if there is no response from other universities by then, upon receiving I-20, I will apply for VISA. And the thing is I am feeling a strong inclination toward CMU, their works and interests seem to fit my interests perfectly. It is indeed expensive, but after the partial tuition waiver the tuition is the same as public schools. Also, the living cost in Pittsburgh seem to be rather low. I am assuming that after being one year in CMU for master, I will have more opportunities than now. Don't you think so?
(btw, what do you mean by the third one?
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Well, it seems it was PhD all long. They sent me several emails clarifying, and in the official letter in the post it apparently says PhD. Unfortunately, it does not seem I have funding. I don't know if the decision is pending, or final, but I was contacted by LASPAU that LSU seems to be the better opportunity. TAMU would be over budget for the scholarship I am applying thru. I was going to wait till today or tomorrow to decide, because NCSU has said NOTHING. But, i'm thinking as soon as I am contacted by LASPAU, I will probably be confirming. Looks like there is a lot of cajun food and jazz in my near future
Congrats buddy. Wish you all the best.
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Best luck buddy! If you could choose some CS related courses in CMU I think, That would be helpful for your future career.
Thanks mate. I will do that for sure! The coursework in CMU looks really promising. Let's hope for the best.
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I decided to got to Gatech for my graduate study. Though UIUC, UT Austin, Purdue , UWM, UC Davis and Stanford are pending.
I could not stand that waiting process any more.
Besides, Gatech is a great option for me.
That is great man. Actually I decided to go to CMU. This will be my third master! Hopefully there won't be any hassle in VISA acquisition process!
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Still nothing and it is almost April,15th! I have 7 more universities to go, including Columbia, Virginia Tech, UC Davis, USC, UCLA, Washington, and Arizona! It seems that there is no way that all the results will be back on time! So, I am confused. Should I accept the current offers? Should I ask for an extension in decision period from the current universities and wait for the rest? In this case, will my VISA be ready in time? And lots of similar questions!
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yes, that's always the case for USC. Did you try to contact the professor? They usually would imply something if you were being accepted.
BTW, any news from washington-seattle?
Nope!! Nothing yet!
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I called USC and asked them to inform me of decision. The woman on the line told me that we should wait for the mail and there is no other way around it! What if the mail doesn't find me in the time limit?!
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Monday's coming. Let's go!!!!!
Yeaaaah! Finally the last week! Or is it?!
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just got an PHD offer from university of Maryland-College Park. without funding at all. so sad.
I really feel you buddy. Hopefully the next one will be THE ONE! However, cheer up! An unfunded offer is better than rejection!
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TAT/.......weekend's coming...seems we have to wait until the last week before 4/15..........
Nothing could make me hate weekends more than this process!!!
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To those of you who are waiting for USC, I have sent one of my friends to check up the status of applications. It seems that the decisions are made and they have sent it via postal service!!! How do they know that the mail will find us in time?? It is also possible to call Jennie Craig regarding the status of application.
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Well, I guess I did good on not celebrating early.
The admission I got from Texas A&M was for Master of Science. I wrote them to make sure this was their recommendation, and they answered that they had very limited resources for PhD admissions, and upon concluding the degree requirements I could continue on to PhD without another application. I haven't received the full documentation, so I have no information on funding, but judging from the response I got, I expect funding is probably not an option.
I was pretty psyched about going to TAMU, but perhaps not enough to redo my Master's Degree. I have a very good offer from LSU, and as it stands, I do not think I will turn it down.
In the end, I do believe everything happens for a reason. Perhaps it was not in my life's best interest to go to Texas A&M.
Hey buddy. I have almost the exact same situation with CMU. I already have two masters and they admitted me to another one year master. After finishing it I can request for continuation to PhD. I am not sure if it means that I have to apply again or not. In my case, I am seriously considering it as studying in CMU seems like too good an offer to refuse. The main problem is I have heard that there are some difficulties in obtaining F-1 visa for second (third in my case) master. There is one more week and several more universities to go. Let's see what happens.
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Ok, so i got good news from TAMU. I was contacted by my POI and he said he was recommending me for admission, and I should get an email soon. He said "Congratulations!" so i'm guessing he's pretty sure about it. He literally said nothing about whether or not there was funding being considered or not. But i believe that is what is taking so long. I've been hounding around admission, and poking for my status so much with TAMU that i decided not to push my luck by asking. I'll just be patient and wait for the letter.
My status on AIS still hasn't confirmed admission which is why i am waiting on posting on the results page. I'll post it up when i finally have official confirmation, but I'll hold any celebrating until I know about funding.
Congrats Buddy, Patience pays it seems!
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Hey guys,
I have not heard from 7 schools, and I do not know if this is the case with most of you, but there has been some skrmishes of rejections/acceptances from some schools that I applied to(Texa, Austin - UIUC - Purdue - Nevada, Reno). I am not sure if this year people are not submotting their reaults or not many people have received replies yet. As one of you said, waiting is killing me.
As for UW, Seattle, I have some news. My professor contacted one of the faculty there and he was told that they are deciding on funding awards this week. I think that this week's rejections mean that decisions have been made. Lets keep fingers crossed to hear from them soon.
As for UC, Irvine, they contacted the ones who are to be accepted without fund to ask for financial documents. However, they did not say it was an admission offer without funding until I asked.
First, let me say that at least it is the same case for me. I haven't heard from seven of my universities. Does anyone has any news about UCDavis, USC, Virginia tech, or Columbia?
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Ok guys, Another offer without funding! This time from University of Pittsburgh.
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Really Really Really hope so....
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hey, waiting is really killing me. do not know why these universities reply so late. I do not think a school would not enroll any PHD student at all. That does not make sense.
Tell me about it! In this case, you and me are in the same sinking boat!
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hey guys, anyone got a phd offer from university of washington-seattle? I saw some rejections posted.
Hey, Not yet it seems. I also am waiting for them. There are some comments on the results implying that they will just offer masters. I really hope that it is not the case.
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LoooL @ TAMU! like seriously?! End of April?! somebody should let them know that the majority of the students have to reply to their offers by April 15!
I thought they have a good program and they should be targeting high caliber students! well, I am not sue anymore...
It seems that UCLA too will announce the results by April 30th!
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In case any of you guys are interested, I called the person in charge in Virginia tech and Columbia. The Virginia one told that they are rushing toward decisions and currently working on them. The Columbia one told that the results should be back in 2 weeks!
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Rejected by Tufts University! It was one of my safety schools. Now I am a little worried.
Structural Engineering Admission's Process Fall 2014
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Actually, I am almost sure about my decision. I have sent my documents for I-20 issuance. However, there are some universities that I haven't heard back from yet: UC Davis, Virginia tech and University of Arizona. who knows what the future holds?!