UPENN v/s USC for EE

[Akash Jain]

Hey...

I have got an admit from UPENN and USC for EE FALL 2011.

I am having a bad time choosing the best option.

I am not concerned with the fees..

I can opt for VLSI / Embedded Systems or Networking (Telecom)

Which is my best choice?

UPENN is IVY LEAGUE but USC is better ranked....plz help

UPENN provides Finance jobs but USC provides Core Jobs

UPENN living is cheap but USC living is costly...

plz help!!!

[gradstu23]

Ivy league doesnt matter that much for grad school i guess... moreover you need to take a look at the USNews department rankings that definitely matter more

[PyRO]

U shouldnt worry about the IVY league tag as much as which places get u good jobs or offer better research

[addola]

USC Viterbi school of engineering. Viterbi is one of the pioneers of cell phone technology

You are lucky to have gotten admission from both schools. I have a Master's degree from USC I graduated in 2008, but I would have probably went to U-Penn because the area is cheaper in the university is equally good. Looking back at my USC days, I do not regret going there. I have had great time there, and made a lot of friends.

[Snowqueen]

U Penn is a cohesive engienering department- great profs who are very dedicated to their students. I did an undergrad and masters there in a four year program and published 7 papers, went to conferences regularly and through professor's introductions met many many researchers in the field. The profs are very dedicated to mentoring and supporting their students to move on to successful positions in research or industry. (As a change from campus research, I had a summer job as a technical intern in New York that paid $50,000. I reviewed technical specifications of start-ups the firm was considering as investments. The Wharton Association with Penn opens many dorrs in industry, while researcher's connections help for future research jobs. i'm now waiting for PhD application acceptances and rejections. Philadelphia is a great city- not rural Cornell, but vibrant and fun. $20.00, 90 minute bus trip to New York.