Please evaluate my chances for spring 2011 admission

[rs_nucl]

Hi guys would really appreicate your feedback:

Here is my profile:

Intended Program: M.E (Course work option) Mechanical Engineering (Concentration: Energy Systems/Thermodynamics)

ACADEMIC PROFILE & SKILLS

Top 20 Engineering School

B.S Nuclear Engineering, Class of 2008

GPA: 3.85/4.00, Major GPA: 3.93/4.00

GRE: 780 M 600 V 4.0/6.0 A

Language Skills: English. Punjabi and Hindi

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, C++, MATLAB, Minitab

Nuclear Analysis Software Packages: ODYN, PANACEA, TRACG, 3KM, COBRAG

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1) Nectar Life Sciences, Dera Bassi, India – Intern, 6 MW Cogeneration Power Plant

2) General Electric Company – Engineer (2 years)

3) General Electric Company - Intern

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1) 2 Research Projects (1 year each).

2) Published results in good journal (MEMS)

Held teaching assistant positions for 3 courses (Power Systems, Engineering Drawing and Introduction to thermodynamics)

Inducted to a few honor societies.

Good Recs.

My personal statement is also posted, if you guys are interested: http://forum.thegrad...tory-diversity/

Please let me know if you need additionally information.

I have applied to the following programs: Duke, CMU, MIT and Penn State.

Edited September 22, 2010 by rs_nucl

[newms]

Hi guys would really appreicate your feedback:

Here is my profile:

Intended Program: M.E (Course work option) Mechanical Engineering (Concentration: Energy Systems/Thermodynamics)

ACADEMIC PROFILE & SKILLS

Top 20 Engineering School

B.S Nuclear Engineering, Class of 2008

GPA: 3.85/4.00, Major GPA: 3.93/4.00

GRE: 780 M 600 V 4.0/6.0 A

Language Skills: English. Punjabi and Hindi

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, C++, MATLAB, Minitab

Nuclear Analysis Software Packages: ODYN, PANACEA, TRACG, 3KM, COBRAG

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1) Nectar Life Sciences, Dera Bassi, India – Intern, 6 MW Cogeneration Power Plant

2) General Electric Company – Engineer (2 years)

3) General Electric Company - Intern

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1) 2 Research Projects (1 year each).

2) Published results in good journal (MEMS)

Held teaching assistant positions for 3 courses (Power Systems, Engineering Drawing and Introduction to thermodynamics)

Inducted to a few honor societies.

Good Recs.

My personal statement is also posted, if you guys are interested: http://forum.thegrad...tory-diversity/

Please let me know if you need additionally information.

I have applied to the following programs: Duke, CMU, MIT and Penn State.

I actually think you have a great shot. Your profile is strong, especially with a publication in a top journal. I like your SOP too - it's focused and streamlined. I think the length is ok and I like how you detailed the problem. Yes, the profs know those facts as the poster in that forum said, but here you show that you know them too. I like the detail that you had in describing your fit at MIT and I would have added a bit about how you could be of benefit to MIT and not just the converse.

I think applying to Penn State and Duke was a good move too because even though I think you have a good shot, admission to MIT and CMU is so very competitive. I wish you all the best!

Edited September 23, 2010 by newms

[rs_nucl]

Thanks newms. Good luck with your applications as well.

[bigdream]

@rs_nucl, are you applying for Spring 2011 or Fall 2011?

Pls, I applied for master program in petroleum engineering for spring 2011 and i was wondering what period i should start receiving responses (Acceptance/Rejection/Waiting) from the schools? Early/Mid/late October or November? Any idea?

I am an international student with BSc in petroleum engineering.

[rs_nucl]

@rs_nucl, are you applying for Spring 2011 or Fall 2011?

Pls, I applied for master program in petroleum engineering for spring 2011 and i was wondering what period i should start receiving responses (Acceptance/Rejection/Waiting) from the schools? Early/Mid/late October or November? Any idea?

I am an international student with BSc in petroleum engineering.

Most schools start reviewing application after the official deadline. Typically spring admission deadline is september 30 - october 15. I would think 1 month after the deadline would be fair game. I am assuming I will get some feedback after the 2nd week of november.