Jump to content

launchvehicle

Members
  • Posts

    11
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by launchvehicle

  1. It was an opportunity for senior undergrads to update their information, because at the time of submission, not many undergrads had chosen a graduate institution yet.
  2. From what you wrote, it seems Georgia Tech is the best fit for you. If your program is similar to the Gatech AE program, you should be able to get a MS along the way as well; you just need to take one extra course (if I remember correctly from my visit). Of course, you should check with your adviser or the program website. I also made a decision with similarly prestigious programs based on the location of one school that I just inherently didn't like. I think it's definitely a valid reason to turn down a school! I do think I could eventually get used to a location I didn't initially like, but for me, better safe than sorry.
  3. A difference of ~0.03 GPA is much less important than a summer of work experience.
  4. I can provide my perspective of Georgia Tech when I visited the campus and spoke with current grad students. Keep in mind that these are just my first impressions and may be incorrect; I'm just trying to convey to you what a visit was like. I didn't really like Atlanta, but my only interaction with the city was the airport, the MARTA train to Midtown, and the 20 minute walk from my hotel to campus. Outside of campus, the area is a little sketchy, but during the day there are plenty of students walking to and from class. From professors and students, the weather is warm and humid most of the time, with mildly cold winters. I liked the 50 degree weather when I was there (early February), but was told that this kind of weather doesn't last too long. The campus itself is very nice, relatively walkable despite the large hills, and pretty bustling with students. The library that I went into was very large and looked like a great place to study. I also sat down to read a paper in the Student Center (which has a decent variety of food for a quick bite on-campus, in addition to study areas) and enjoyed relaxing there. There doesn't seem to be much to do in Atlanta besides go to bars - most of the grad students said they spend their free time hitting the bars with friends. I don't really drink so this was a negative for me. However, they generally seemed happy. The professors are very welcoming and eager to show you their research. There doesn't seem to be much graduate-undergraduate interaction; this can be a good thing or bad thing depending on your preference. Overall, I don't think you can go wrong with Georgia Tech, although I will most likely be declining my offer there. Hopefully this helps a little!
  5. They do not, it's just a general application update email.
  6. If the research and academic fit are equal, I would start considering external factors like weather, location, etc. I'm in a similar position and for me, the weather is one of the deciding factors. Have you visited either school yet? Visiting can really change your mind about a school; my fourth choice became my top choice after a visit.
  7. I applied to three California schools and have heard back from all three: UCLA (3/17), Caltech (2/26), and Stanford (1/18).
  8. Thanks - that's very encouraging to hear. I've had similar experiences with my internships, just never thought about it like that!
  9. Thanks for your insight! I'm still on the fence about my end goal, but definitely leaning towards industry for now. I figured I'd be able to make a more informed decision once I'm a couple years into grad school.
  10. I currently attend one of the largest undergrad institutions in the US, where my engineering classes were fairly easy and stress-free; in most of my classes, I didn't need to put in much effort to get high A's. I've been accepted to Stanford for my Master's (PhD end goal), as well as a couple other top 5 schools. Does anyone have experience transitioning from an easier undergrad institution to a top grad school? I like to think that I'm up for the challenge...
  11. Hey, I received a similar email from Georgia Tech in mid December. A day after I received the invitation to visit, I received a preliminary acceptance email to the PhD program in AE. A week ago, I received a confirmation of my acceptance. I think that receiving the invitation to tour is a very good sign; I'm assuming the purpose of the visit is just to see which professor or lab is a good fit for you, as well as a way for professors to determine who they want to fund. Keep in mind that these are just my speculations and can be completely wrong, especially for a different department.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use