Hi All,
Now I have to make a decision after getting 4 admits and please help me in this.
Please find my details below,
Applied Department/Major: Electrical Engg/Analog-RF VLSI
GRE Score : Total(Q,V,A) 750 470 3.0
TOEFL Score: 105
UG Univ/Major: Bangalore University/UVCE/Electronics & Communication Engg
UG CGPA : 84.37% (University 2nd Rank)
Work Experience : - >2.5 years of Relevant Work-ex in Design Engineering
Publications/Projects etc : 0/2-Full chip and >8 Analog IP Projects.
ADMITS:
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Grad Adviser: Ramesh Harjani)
- Ohio State University, Columbus
- University of Southern California, LA
- University of Texas, Dallas
REJECTS:
- University of Washington
- University of Arizona
- Arizona State University
- Oregon State University
WAITING:
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, Irvine
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- University of Florida, Gainesville
Here are my plans,
- I'm seriously interested in pursuing PhD, hence, will be opting MS-Thesis
- I'm very much in need of Funding, so, please let me know what are my chances
- Do I really need to wait for other results or should go with the ones which have given Admits
- I prefer University of Minnesota , because of Analog research, cost of living and reputation. Please correct/comment on my opinion.
Thanks.