Choosing a ChemE PhD Program....HELP!

[rainmj1996]

Hello all! 

 

Negotiating offers for a PhD in Chemical Engineering between Amherst, Georgia Tech, Cornell, Michigan, and UT Austin.

Cornell's offer has proven to be most financially competitive, yet all are within the same stipend ball park. 

Interested in biological research, primarily regarding cellular engineering.

Little bit about me: first gen college student, female, first gen US citizen (originally from Moscow, Russia), currently at Northeastern University and completed my elementary through high school education in NJ. 

Also, I'm a total work horse and prefer a heavily shifted work:life balance. 

Currently 21 years old, looking to complete my PhD by 25 in order to kick start my career then!

 

Let me know your opinions!