Aradhana94
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You're welcome! All the best.
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Admission to Berkeley is more competitive than Stanford for EE, if that matters.
They're both brilliant but you must find out which is a better fit. Take a long look at the courses and curriculum and see which one(or both) offer exactly what you want to specialize in. Same with faculty.
Berkeley would be less expensive compared to Stanford and the probability of receiving funding is also higher. I've heard Berkeley is a diverse and fun atmosphere, but that doesn't mean Stanford isn't.
Both great choices, see which one works better for *you*. I would vote for Berkeley.
Good luck!
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They're both great programs, but I would recommend Berkeley and in general Cali for anything renewables-related.
Good luck!
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NCSU.
Unless money is not a factor and you want to have a no-fuss, coursework-based masters experience surrounded by mostly internationals.
If you want more research opportunities, decent-if-not-comparable job options and a more diverse environment, go to NCSU.
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*sigh* I know it's hard but probably CMU.
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STEM has its benefits and CMU's EST&P program is quite popular. Not really heard much about the UCSD program.
Define some factors according to which you need to decide, like costs, courses, faculty, location etc.
You'll be able to take courses on energy and environment as well as analytics at CMU. They're pretty flexible. I'm not aware of UCSD's curriculum.
Take a good long look at the two programs and what they offer and then make your decision. I would vote for CMU, but I'm a little biased.
Good luck!
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Either UTA or UIUC, can't go wrong with either. UTA will work out cheaper probably unless you are given a full tuition waiver at UIUC. Look at the courses offered and the curriculum and see which one is a better fit. I know people who went to both places and everyone is equally happy. Also, UTA will be warmer than UIUC.
Can't comment on point 5.
Good luck!
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Stanford, fo-sho. Always go for the better fit.
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Hello!
Though the obvious choice seems to be Stanford, let's analyse the two.
Important question: have you been admitted to the 2 year program or 1.5 year program at CMU? If the latter, I would recommend Stanford without a doubt.
CMU for non-CS fields isn't as great, so I've heard from alumni. I do however know a guy who went there for mechanical, realized there isn't much scope, and took on robotics courses in the second semester, got a summer internship in Japan and did REALLY well. Since you are interested in robotics, it seems like a great option. As far as admissions go, it is definitely less competitive and prestigious than Stanford. Aforementioned guy didn't have a very impressive profile.
Stanford on the other hand definitely has a better reputation for non-CS fields and historically has had better employment of mechanical students. You'll also have access to a variety of AV and related startups in the bay area.
AI and/or robotics are important skills to master these days along with your core interest, and I'm sure either college will be great for that. If costs aren't much of an issue and you're more inclined towards research, Stanford should be the way to go.
Good luck!
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Hi!
UCSB is pretty cool in environmental and related subjects. Yale is, of course, Yale. It all boils down to what you're looking for.
Take a good, long, analytical look at the type of courses/research opportunities offered. Do they cover what you want to specialize in? Are the GIS courses at SB better and more varied than those at Yale? Does either offer more applied/project-based courses? Where do you have more freedom to choose? Since you are more inclined towards research than coursework, does UCSB offer more credits in exchange for research or does Yale?
Also, is that a MA+PhD program at SB? If yes and if you're sure about staying in academia and doing a PhD, that will definitely make life much easier.
Then there are the non-academic factors: weather, quality of life, expenses(has either offered you funding?) etc.
I don't think you would go much wrong with either choice, but do consider how well you fit into the department along with prestige.
Good luck!
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11 hours ago, PsychedSloth said:
It would probably be best to wait (I know it's hard... I waited 4 months for a decision) just so that you're absolutely certain because it sounds like it may be an impulse decision. Plus, if you end up getting more financial assistance from the "better" schools, but you know you're set on going to the other one, you can try using those offers to negotiate your financial aid package.
That makes so much sense. Thank you!
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3 hours ago, PsychedSloth said:
Of course, if you know that your decision regarding where to attend would not change pending certain schools, then make your decision when you're sure of where you want to go.
I feel I am! I'm just worried I'm rushing things out of impatience, coz I've been waiting quite a while now.
23 hours ago, HTM18 said:I am an international student as well. Visa process does not take that long. I did mine in June-July and attended orientation in August. I advise you to hear back from all universities before making a decision.
It's not so much about the VISA process, it's more of just getting this settled. It's been a long wait. But then, I guess if I've waiting this long I could probably wait another couple of weeks. Meh.
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Hi!
I received an admit from CMU for Masters in Environmental Engineering in early Feb (with ~50% funding for the first year) and have been pondering over it since. I've been waiting for the other important decisions i.e. UIUC and Georgia Tech, but I've pretty much zeroed in on CMU coz of the courses. However, common consensus states I should take UIUC without a doubt if I get it as its awesome.
As an international, an early decision will help me start the VISA process sooner. Should I wait for the supposedly better schools or go for the one that seems like the best fit?
I could really do with some opinions. Any other useful information about CMU is also welcome!
Thanks!
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Hi there!
Field: Environmental Engineering
Status: Admits from Columbia, CMU and CU Boulder. 2 scholarships at CMU, hoping for funding at Boulder.
Pending: Georgia Tech, USC, Penn State, UIUC, Virginia Tech
Can anyone tell me about CUB and Boulder in general? Rankings say its great for my subject and I've heard good things about jobs/living, but I'd like to get more opinions. Thanks!
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Masters Environmental engineering applicant here!
Accepted at CMU(with scholarship) and Columbia yet, waiting for UIUC, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech. -
THANK YOU! Even though it looks too optimistic haha, but really improved my peace of mind _/\_
11 hours ago, there_is_a_wait_so_long said:Here you go:
Civil Engineering PhD https://imgur.com/a/rYcyf
Civil Engineering MS https://imgur.com/a/rOarb
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This is so good. Thank you for your effort! I would really love to see a Civil Engineering one though, if the data sets are sufficient.
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11 hours ago, fuzzylogician said:
^ Yes, it's up to your recommender to decide if they want to update the letter. If they do, either the application IT department can help update the letter, or sometimes the department will simply ask that the recommender email the updated version to them and they can update things on their end.
Okay. I'll ask him to look into it from his end.
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12 hours ago, TakeruK said:
I am a little confused. If you sent the recommendation request, then why did your recommender upload the letter if it was not ready yet? I think you should first discuss it with your letter writer to ensure that they actually want to update the letter.
If so, then your letter writer can check the LOR instructions first to see if there's a way to edit the letter.
If not, then you should check your application form to see if there is a way to delete the letter. If so, then do that and resend the recommendation request.
If that's not possible either, then contact the application form help desk to find out if there is some way to do this or if you have to restart the whole process.
A case of not thinking things through. He would update the letter if it was possible as there were some errors. We live in very different timezones and were working on the letter solely through email so I guess there was some miscommunication.
I'll ask him to check the writer's instructions then, first. Thanks!
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My undergrad marksheets are of two types:
1. A single sheet with all the final marks for each subect and course throughout my 8 semesters (no papers repeated visible).
2. Separate marksheets for each semester and paper repeated(8 + repeated papers).
I have transcripts for both types. Can I upload type 1 with no repercussions?
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So I was discussing my letter with my recommender and sent him a recommendation request from the UPenn application portal. I was a little late in telling him it was just to see what the recommendation form is like and his letter wasn't entirely ready. However, he thought he should go ahead and fill it all out and upload the letter so he did, without using the new, updated letter. Now the recommendation is submitted but I'd really like to change the letter. Is there any chance the recommender could edit/update the letter or will I have to redo the application?
Please help. Thanks.
Civil & Environmental Engineering - Fall 2018 Applicants
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Hello!
Will be attending CMU for Masters in Environmental Engineering this fall. Anyone accepted yet?