Jrock4real Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 hey u r in NJ too! Which school? I'm from Rutgers-NB I'm currently teaching at a high school in Mercer Co. Graduated from Williams a couple years back. Have you decided where you're headed next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Hi friends, I applied for PhD in Structural engineering for the fall 2012 to four universities. Virginia Tech., Suny Buffalo, Rice Univ, Syracuse. I got Reject from Suny Buffalo ( Applied very late, 10days after deadline ).. but admit in Rice and Syracuse. ..... Please suggest what should I do ? ... as Phd Without funding is next to difficult.... should I defer my admission ? and also next time will apply more univs ... If you can afford to take a year or two off, possibly while gaining some useful professional experience, this might be more beneficial and improve your chances in the next round. I took 2 years off to teach (largely because nothing worked out in my first round—got rejected from 6 PhD programs and A&M admitted me to the MS instead). Although my route was crazy, since I majored in physics and I'm currently teaching high school math! Thanks everyone for your support! Turned down UIUC's MS offer today (no money). Heading to JHU for a PhD! Good luck everyone. Edited April 10, 2012 by Jrock4real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Also, @hisushank, I know grad school apps are expensive, but you certainly want to apply to more in the future, if you can afford it. I applied to 10, and I only got 1 realistic option. But then, I guess MS is a different ball game. Deferring your admission is also an option, but you could also try your luck with other programs (grad school deferrals (MS) are usually not binding; you could confirm if this is the case for the Rice PhD, though). I guess they grant these on a case-by-case basis. I hope things works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroSis Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I'm currently teaching at a high school in Mercer Co. Graduated from Williams a couple years back. Have you decided where you're headed next year? wow that's really nice! Right now I'm waiting for Stanford. If it rejects me, I will choose Berkeley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 wow that's really nice! Right now I'm waiting for Stanford. If it rejects me, I will choose Berkeley. Well, i hope you hear from them soon enough. Stanford and UCB are both awesome choices. Are you going for MS or PhD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhr0bin Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks everyone for your support! Turned down UIUC's MS offer today (no money). Heading to JHU for a PhD! Good luck everyone. Congratulations and all the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haibkdn Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I finally decide to go to U Nebraska -Lincoln. Not a top university but tuition waive + stipend (~2000/m) in first 2 years Gluck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crix Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Interview for Stanford !! Fingers crossed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 @Crix: Good luck. Let us know how it goes. @mrhr0bin: I do hope you get off the JHU waitlist. Did you hear from Georgia Tech yet? I called last week and they said they had a ton of applications and were still in the review stage, and probably would not get back before April 15. (I guess I didn't make first cut.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edor1 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Sent in my decision today...heading to MIT in the fall! Good luck to everyone with you decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroSis Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Well, i hope you hear from them soon enough. Stanford and UCB are both awesome choices. Are you going for MS or PhD? I'm attending a MS degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crix Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'm attending Stanford! I've got my acceptance via phone yesterday. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drit Sokoli Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Heeeelp UT Austin vs UIUC ?!??! Admitted to bot of them. Have some funding opportunity in Austin, but if we do not consider the financial part, what would be your suggestion?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drit Sokoli Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 UT Austin vs UIUC?!?!?! Help needed!!! Considering a case without funding,,, just a coldblooded opinion?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhr0bin Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 @Crix: Good luck. Let us know how it goes. @mrhr0bin: I do hope you get off the JHU waitlist. Did you hear from Georgia Tech yet? I called last week and they said they had a ton of applications and were still in the review stage, and probably would not get back before April 15. (I guess I didn't make first cut.) I called GA Tech yesterday. They told me that they had the record amount of applications this year and it's taking a lot of time to review. I am not expecting anything from there. And I am not expecting anything better from JHU or Northeastern either. Basically I have braced myself for another round of applications (may be in a year or two). So let's see. Good luck to all of you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhr0bin Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 UT Austin vs UIUC?!?!?! Help needed!!! Considering a case without funding,,, just a coldblooded opinion?!?!? I would personally choose UIUC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhr0bin Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'm attending Stanford! I've got my acceptance via phone yesterday. :) Congratssss!!! Who was your POI at Stanford? Is it Dr. Deierlein or Dr. Billington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I called GA Tech yesterday. They told me that they had the record amount of applications this year and it's taking a lot of time to review. I am not expecting anything from there. And I am not expecting anything better from JHU or Northeastern either. Basically I have braced myself for another round of applications (may be in a year or two). So let's see. Good luck to all of you guys. I'm hopeful the next round would be better! This is also my "second" round in three years. First year (still college senior), applied to 7 PhDs (got into 1 MS). Second year, applied to 1 PhD and denied. Third year (this one), applied to 10 MS programs and going for PhD. So, I hope this gives you some encouragement. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 UT Austin vs UIUC?!?!?! Help needed!!! Considering a case without funding,,, just a coldblooded opinion?!?!? I'd also go UIUC, if you've not visited either, yet. Sure Austin has its charms (academic and otherwise), but if you're into structures, UIUC's legacy is hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrock4real Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm attending Stanford! I've got my acceptance via phone yesterday. :) Very cool! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crix Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Congratssss!!! Who was your POI at Stanford? Is it Dr. Deierlein or Dr. Billington? Thanks! I am interested in Dr. Deierlein's and Dr. Miranda's work. I was Interviewed by Dr. Miranda, but I have 6 months to decide who to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongty Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I've received two offers(no funding) from Clemson & SUNY Buffalo for M.S in the program of Structural Engineering, and need to make decision next week. Advice time... Whick one should I pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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