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I just called and was rejected. My first reject :oops: But, there was no way I was going to attend Berkeley anyway.

Oh, so there's still a chance you'll get funding? It sounds pretty hopeless for our group. I heard they only had 2 fellowships to give to the 40 admitted students. It didn't sound like there were a lot of research opportunities either. A lot of people said they wouldn't attend if they don't receive funding, but we'll see... I hope I get some financial help. It would make my decision a lot easier.

Yeah, it's by the linear accelerator. I thought visitation day went pretty well. There were a lot more people there than I thought there would be. The Y2E2 building was really impressive... Where are you from? I wonder if I met you... Did the visit help you make up your mind? Were you able to secure any funding?

moommoombaba, are you staying at the stanford guest house?

Congrats! I'm hoping the visit will maybe help me get some funding..

Mine was a funded MS offer

I was just accepted to Texas A&M with a very nice funding package.

How'd you hear from Berkeley? email?

Haha, thank you! Yeah, it looks like those condos are even closer. I'll have to take a look around there while I'm visiting in 2 weeks.

Do professors usually show up during spring break? I cannot get ahold of anyone at a certain university I'm planning on visiting next week. I'm afraid I'm just going to have to show up Monday and wander around...

Is west campus notorious for partying? It looks like it's pretty close to the mechanical engineering building, so that would be nice...

Can anyone tell me where I should stay when I visit UT? And where can I park on campus?

None of the programs I was admitted to assigned me an advisor. Maybe because I'm a master's student?

When visiting a school that doesn't have a specific recruiting day, who should I email to let them know I'm coming? The director or random professors?

Anyone have an experience with the Jefferson 26 apartments?

May I ask what you received for funding from Cornell? The thing that is turning me off from Stanford is that the MS degree there is considered a professional degree, like a MEng at most other schools. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that masters students at Stanford are given a HUGE preference when applying to continue for a PhD though. And since those are always funded, one year's tuition to get into a PhD program isn't that bad in the long run. I know you're not planning on staying for a PhD, but just in case you really like the program, it's something to consider.. Are you still waiting to hear back from the rest of the schools in your signature? You might end up getting funded for a masters...

I just called Berkeley and was told my application was still under review and that I'll know the decision by April.

I just called Berkeley and was told my application was still under review and that I'll know the decision by April. That doesn't really help since I'll be in Palo Alto in 10 days and leaving soon after that. :evil:

nope... but I'm visiting a few schools along the way. I'm considering it a vacation.

I'll be there March 20th for Civil Engineering 5000 mile road trip

Are you guys going to go there?

Congrats! I know how you feel... $37k/yr :evil:

I'm interested in alternative energy and I thought the atmosphere/energy program at Stanford fit perfectly with what I wanted. I just wish I would have received funding...

I'm not

I really want to give them a call, but judging by the results search, that usually results in a reject. I think I may call them though and just mention I'm going to be nearby March 20th, so it would be nice to know if I should stop in for a tour.