Undergrad Institution: College in a Mid Ranked large University (Primarily for under-grad education)
Major(s): Electrial Engg.
GPA in Major: 3.8
Length of Degree: 4 years
Position in Class: 3/75 in class (14/≈800, yes its a very large university)
Type of Student: International
GRE Scores:
Q: 800
V: 730
W: 5.0
TOEFL Total: 114
Research Experience: 2 Significant projects 1 leading to a design contest win and subsequently invitation to a conference.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: IEEE Student chair, Student board, Scholarship in Senior year.
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: 1.5yrs at a global Electrical co. however work profile (automation) doesnt match with interests (circuits). Weekend teaching and research at alma mater in my area of interest
Note: I had applied for Master's program and had been admitted to UMICH,Univ. of Minnesota, Wisc-MAd, NCSU and ASU. But I could not attend due to extenuating circumstances (No it wasnt the downturn). I now want to go all out for a PhD but that makes getting admits more difficult i guess.
Applying for MS/PhD in EE at:
1. Univ. of Michigan [PhD]
2. GaTech [PhD]
3. Univ. of Utah, Salt lake city [PhD]
4. ASU [PhD]
5. RIT [PhD]
6. Univ. of Florida [MS]
7. Univ. of Minnesota [MS]
8. Cornell [PhD]
9. Case Western [PhD]
I would be glad if you could rate my chances of getting in at thes Universities. Also, I would welcome any additions/deletions from the above list.
Thank you