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Hey guys, I was admitted by Cornell, CMU and Princeton ECE PhD Program with fellowship. Currently I am interested in ic design, analog electronics..etc and have no certain decision about pursuing my career as an academic or getting a job after PhD graduation. Cornell and CMU has some advantages in terms of the field that I have interest. And If I choose Princeton, most probably I will study computer architecture(considering my background, I can say that it would be a new topic for me). However, Princeton is in a better location(~1 hr to NYC and Philadelphia) and I have 2 more college friends who have received admission from Princeton (and made their decisions to accept). Some say that it is a good opportunity to study in Princeton due to its reputation while some think that CMU or Cornell have advantages in terms of their research opportunities in circuits, analog design areas. Since I am a foreigner, I also think that it may be difficult to get accustomed with the surroundings in the first year and having some friends may be important. Besides, Cornell is located in somewhere difficult to reach (~6hrs to NYC) though its campus is gorgeous and it has a high prestige. Therefore, can anyone give me some advice to make a correct decision? (in terms of technical strengths, prestige, campus living ...etc) Thanks...