Thefish
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You probably should take it again. That score is good, but they are turning down people with nearly perfect scores. For engineering, your verbal section doesn't need to be too much better, but you should aim for a 790-800 for the quantitative part.
The thing that will give you the best leg up at this point is to try and contact professors that you know you want to work with. There are so many perfect applicants, if you can show them who you are and give them something positive to remember, it will set you apart.
good luck!
I got 450 v/800 q in my GRE. Do you think this will hurt my chances to MIT/Stanford??
Should I take it again?
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pretty sure you register for CEE300 and then the week before class starts you meet with an advisor to choose a real schedule. Then, you have about 2 weeks to change your schedule (add/drop). I hear that if you want a class, you get it, there's no filling up.
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Hi guys! anyone of you taking the SDC program this sept 2010? I got accepted to SDC too so i want to get in touch with you...
I'll be in SDC! send me a message
anyone know when is Orientation day for domestic students? is there a department orientation? when do we meet with advisors and sign up for classes? I hope everyone's summer is going well!
I talked with the department. I'm moving onto campus on the 11th of September, and then i think Thursday of that week we will be assigned academic advisors. We will get the opportunity Thursday or Friday to sit down with them to decide on a class schedule. As far as "orientation" I'm not sure, but I get the feeling it's all happening that week.
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EV 2 br double efficiency. Has anyone had experience with this? I'm happy about having my own room and the price, but slightly concerned about the lack of space... no living/dining area. It can't be that bad, right?
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So, if I qualify and accept the 20,500 annual Stafford loan, that'll be distributed per term. Now, I'll be going to a quarterly school, so will it be split three ways, or will it be disbursed in the summer, so four installments? Is it based on if I plan to go during the summer? which I don't. I'd much rather have 6,700 per quarter than 5,000...
I'm pretty sure that it will be distributed over the Autumn/Winter/Spring terms. They don't require students to take Summer term classes.
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I am in a similar situation. I am about to head off to my top choice in the fall, but my mom just got diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. I was planning on moving just about now to try and get a summer internship, but I want to be here for her during her treatment. It's crazy how fast things can change. I wish you the best of luck with your decision, and prayers for your loved one.
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@s1u8n
I am an international student, so I don't think that I am eligible for any student loans in the US, at least at this stage.
It seems that you would be attending Stanford irrespective of funding decision.
As I am an international student, I am worried about all the additional costs of housing etc over the tuition costs....bt if getting into stanford is really worth that much, I guess I'll have to take that risk.....
Does someone know how many quarters does it usually take to complete structures MS at stanford?
Assuming that you have completed all of the pre-recs, it should take 3 quarters of 15 units each.
I got my funding decision from Stanford last week, post marked March 30th from the Admissions Coordinator for my major.
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OK... I guess I will just wait for the official rejection letter...
Hope Stanford gives some good new soon... anyone has some information about Visitation Day???
I just attended Stanford's CE visitation day (even though I hadn't yet been accepted). I was told that for the SDC major, they had already made their first rounds of acceptances and may still accept some more people. They may not decide much until Spring break is over though. Luckily I was able to speak with some professors and make a good impression... offered admission the next day.
Good luck to everyone out there, this year has seen many more applications (around 160 for SDC) which as you know makes the whole process take longer.
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Yes, I saw it either. How about your background? Thefish. I am wondering what take it so long.
undergrad GPA (great engineering uni) = 3.2
GRE: Q=790, V=510, writing=4.5
EIT
lab experience
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I haven't heard anything from Stanford yet, but I see that one person got accepted to the SDC program so far.
Has anyone got accepted? I did not receive any response yet including interview or email.
My background is Master GPA: 3.4 GRE: 1400. LEED AP
How about you guys?
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I am not sure if the adcom read this board, but if they do, it might hurt your chances at Stanford
but there is no doubt that crappy economy factored in my decision to go to grad school as well lol. btw I go to Fresno St, we're like neighborsThat would be sneaky, wouldn't it? I should also mention that there are many great reasons that I want to go to grad school, and having a boring job that was killing the spark within my soul is what caused me to look into grad school... to study and then DO exactly what I am passionate about. I want to grab ahold of my future and make it what I want it to be. So I am very excited about grad school, and I also want to be a professor someday. It's not just a filler until the economy turns around.
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Thank you for comments! guys!
I would like to get a job in california! You said as an international student, there are variety of other factors of getting a job,, Could you tell me what variety of other factors are??
Visa and language problems etc?? (btw, I have no industry experience, i just have some research experience from my undergrad school)
I agree with what was stated already. The economy in CA is terrible. I have been applying for civil jobs for a year and haven't gotten a one.... hence... grad school! Also, my undergraduate degree is supposedly from the top undergraduate engineering school in the US and I have my EIT. So that's going to be your biggest issue.
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When did you send your application to boulder???
I sent in my application mid December, even though the ap date with aid was Jan 15th. I heard back from them on Jan 19th though, so I don't know why it was so fast.
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Anyone applied to Sustainable Design and Construction?
I have. Stanford.
I'm still waiting to hear back.
I also applied to a similar program at Boulder - Building Systems Engineering
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I got an email saying that I've been recommended for admission also. Now, I know for a fact that 1 out of 4 of my recommenders did not submit his letter of rec, I don't know why, he said he was on it, but I stopped worrying once I got the email about being "recommended for admission". Is it possible that the department could not accept me for only having 3 out of 4 letters of rec? That would be awful!
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Undergrad Institution: Cal Poly, great Engineering reputation
Major(s): Civil Engineering
Minor(s):
GPA in Major:
Overall GPA: 3.2
Length of Degree: 5 years
Position in Class: top 25%
Type of Student: Female
GRE Scores:
Q: 790
V: 510
W: 4.5
TOEFL Total:
Research Experience: internship at a construction materials testing lab = great laboratory experience
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: deans list
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: climbing instructor (good for construction field),
summer internship at #1 US ranked civil engineering company
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: EIT certification
Applying for [ MS ] or [ PhD ] at:
Boulder - Civil and Env Eng - ACCEPTED / 1-19-10 / funding is not yet decided
Carnegie Mellon - Civil and Env Eng - ACCEPTED / 2-19-10 / no funding
Rensselaer - Civil and Env Eng - waiting / ??? / ???
Stanford - Civil and Env Eng - waiting / ??? / ???
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I applied to Boulder, Carnegie Mellon and Stanford all MS.
So far, I've been accepted to Boulder with the funding decision still to come, and Carnegie Mellon with no funding.
I'm still waiting to hear from Stanford, but Boulder and Stanford were my top choices.
Graduate life at Stanford?
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Hi Sally,
Congratulations! I am in the MS CEE department as well. I recommend living in either Escondido Village (I am in a highrise) or Rains. EV is the cost efficient way to live, and Rains is more of a party oriented place. All of the on campus living is great because of the price for the area and the ease of getting to class. I bike everywhere, can go home in the middle of the day to eat, study, change, etc. I would say most grads live on campus. Plus, it makes group collaboration a lot easier and when you get into the program, every minute of not commuting counts as time you can be getting work done.
It is very easy to meet people, especially the first orientation week. Just try to be as outgoing as possible and you will make tons of friends. The people in the CEE department especially are very friendly. As far as recreation, It's up to you. There are exercise classes you can take for credit, or audit. My first quarter I was in intramural soccer, taking a yoga class, rock climbing on campus, and hiking the dish (a nearby walking trail) every week! This quarter I am taking tennis as a class and joining more IM teams. We also go out and play in the grass on sunny days.
Feel free to ask more questions. You are going to love it