UMNTC vs OSU vs USC vs UTD

[pbkuvce]

Hi All,

Now I have to make a decision after getting 4 admits and please help me in this.

Please find my details below,

Applied Department/Major: Electrical Engg/Analog-RF VLSI

GRE Score : Total(Q,V,A) 750 470 3.0

TOEFL Score: 105

UG Univ/Major: Bangalore University/UVCE/Electronics & Communication Engg

UG CGPA : 84.37% (University 2nd Rank)

Work Experience : - >2.5 years of Relevant Work-ex in Design Engineering

Publications/Projects etc : 0/2-Full chip and >8 Analog IP Projects.

ADMITS:

- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Grad Adviser: Ramesh Harjani)

- Ohio State University, Columbus

- University of Southern California, LA

- University of Texas, Dallas

REJECTS:

- University of Washington

- University of Arizona

- Arizona State University

- Oregon State University

WAITING:

- University of California, San Diego

- University of California, Irvine

- University of Colorado, Boulder

- University of Florida, Gainesville

Here are my plans,

- I'm seriously interested in pursuing PhD, hence, will be opting MS-Thesis

- I'm very much in need of Funding, so, please let me know what are my chances

- Do I really need to wait for other results or should go with the ones which have given Admits

- I prefer University of Minnesota , because of Analog research, cost of living and reputation. Please correct/comment on my opinion.

Thanks.

[pbkuvce]

Bounce !! Guys please help me to select

[zhehanant]

USC! Good job opportunities

Edited March 28, 2012 by zhehanant