I'm an upcoming senior at a large State University majoring in EE. I am very interested in control systems and their applications to flight dynamics. I have had a great internship experience in the aerospace industry that has caused this sudden interest and I would very much like to pursue a MS/Phd in this field. I understand a lot of graduate control classes are taught within Mechanical, Electrical and Aerospace departments depending on the University. My question is should I apply to an aerospace engineering or electrical engineering graduate program based on my interest? Would my application look significantly weaker compared to undergraduates with a background in aerospace? Do you think my profile is strong enough for these schools? I have attached my profile and the list of programs that I would be interested. Any advice or response is appreciated. Thank you
Undergrad Institution: Big State School (top 25 Engineering program)
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
GPA in Major: 3.44
Overall GPA: 3.60
Length of Degree: 4 and half years
Position in Class: Probably top 20%
Type of Student: US citizen
GRE Scores:
Q: 800
V: 660
W: 5.0
Research Experience: One semester under a Professor working on analyzing hybrid control systems
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's List
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Two internships at large telecommunications company, 7 month co-op at manufacturing controls and automation company, 1 internship at large aerospace company
LOR: Most likely from two EE professors and one employer
Applying for [ MS ] or [ PhD ] at
Stanford- EE/A&A
Georgia Tech- EE/AE
UMich- EE/AE
UMD- EE/AE
PSU- EE/AE
UCLA- EE/MAE
USC- EE/MAE
UC-Berkeley- EE
UW- EE/A&A