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  1.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Systems Engineering - Cornell, Michigan Ann Arbor, U Penn
  2. abcde12345
    I would check out the websites of groups you're interested in and see where their alumni have ended up. Likely you will have similar opportunities. I would also contact professors who may set up Skype calls during which you can determine if they're a good personal match. Also, I would try contacting current students and ALUMNI (who tend to give more honest answers since they're already graduated). I visited UMich a month ago. Nice facilities (esp. cleanroom), but cold weather.. I can't stress enough how important your fit with the professor/group is. I met with two professors during my visit. I really clicked with one professor (and his students), but the other (and his students) not at all.. I feel that the brand name UMich is strong enough to give you good west/east coast opportunities (given that you work hard).
  3. abcde12345 started following GRE actual test vs Mock tests , UMich vs. UW vs. Penn State (ECE, MS) , Berkeley EE M.Eng vs Stanford EE MS and 2 others
  4. abcde12345
    Note that UCSB is rank 3 in materials engineering, very highly regarded. Not sure if you want to put a materials twist in your research..
  5.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: UCB, Umich, Duke, UIUC master of Statistics
  6. abcde12345
    Stanford Perhaps your advisor can offer you a stipend, TAship, RAship. I'm not sure if these only apply to PhD students.. But if you prove your diligence to your advisor, he may offer you something.
  7. abcde12345
    Congrats! I have a CS friend who faced the same dilemma two years ago. He ended up choosing Berkeley and is now a software engineer at a reputable company. Have you received external fellowships (GRFP, etc)? If not, Berkeley seems more attractive.. I think most of it comes down to which professor/group you want to work with. Note where the alumni in the group have ended up, since you'll probably have the same opportunities. I can't answer much of your questions, since I'm just a prospective PhD student. My choice of Berkeley over Stanford was fairly easy, since Stanford only let me pursue a terminal Masters degree.
  8.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Electrical Engineering: Michigan v. Wisconsin
  9. abcde12345
    School ranking Also, I hope you visited some schools and spoke with professors you're interested in researching under.
  10. abcde12345
    I think it's important to check out the alumni from each group you're considering. Does the group consistently put graduating students into academia/national/industry labs every year? Perhaps the groups with younger professors won't have much alumni yet.. I think the hotness of a topic is crucial. If you make a big contribution to a hot field, esp. from a brand-name school like UMichigan, then you have great chances at academia (and guaranteed offers from national/industry labs). I think the brand UMichigan by itself will guarantee you national/industry opportunities.
  11.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Review my SOP and give comment
  12.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Stanford MechE Admission Stats Fall 2017
  13.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: GRE actual test vs Mock tests
  14.    milka49 reacted to a post in a topic: GRE actual test vs Mock tests
  15. abcde12345
    Nope :/
  16. abcde12345
    Aww, guess I didn't make it.. Just wondering, did you hear this from the admissions committee?
  17.    Entangled Phantoms reacted to a post in a topic: UIUC v. Purdue v. Maryland (Photonics)
  18. abcde12345
    Congrats on UIUC I also applied to Purdue and cited Prof. Shalaev and Prof. Boltasseva's incredible research. Perhaps Purdue is stronger in your particular field of interest? (I'm not sure) I believe that Purdue's visit days are coming up. Perhaps the most important thing is to meet advisors of interest AND their students. If you don't fit in well with your advisor and his students, then you're in for a rough time. BTW, I'm assuming you're pursuing a PhD?
  19. abcde12345
    I'm clueless too.. Fingers crossed
  20.    Anniete reacted to a post in a topic: How did you master the GRE?
  21.    AlbertaUndergrad reacted to a post in a topic: GRE actual test vs Mock tests
  22. abcde12345
    I don't think Stanford usually interviews Masters EE candidates.. I know someone last year accepted without interviews.
  23.    gigi99 reacted to a post in a topic: How did you master the GRE?
  24. abcde12345
    Take the two official computer practice tests (https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2). The format is the exact same as the real thing. Take the full test including essays. Whatever score you get on the practice should be what you get on the actual test (+/- 1-2 points in my experience). These practice tests are limited (only two), accurate, and thus very valuable. I would save these computer practice tests until after you've practiced with GRE books. I liked the official ETS GRE book. (Note that you technically have infinite pauses between sections. If you have to go to the bathroom often, confirm with your proctor before the test that it's okay.) Download the Magoosh mobile vocabulary word app. Can learn and practice words on the go.
  25. abcde12345
    Btw download the Magoosh GRE vocab app. I could learn new words on the go (bus, etc..) Super awesome!
  26.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Will this torture end?
  27.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Stanford ECE interview?
  28.    abcde12345 reacted to a post in a topic: Stanford ECE interview?
  29. abcde12345
    https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2 Take these tests. Do at least one fully all in one go (essays, math and reading). I scored almost identically on these practice tests and the actual test.
  30. abcde12345
    I did not receive an "Official Documents Request" section.. Also do not know when we will get results. Same, kinda worried here
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