tedjj Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I know there is decision topic but I am not sure if many cs people look there:P I am trying to decide what to do and I need some advice. I have an acceptance from CUNY Graduate Center Phd (probably fully funded) USC (masters - no financial aid - except perhaps one semester tuition - hence I would have to take a loan) The field is computer vision. My goal is to do research in academia. What would be a wise choice? I know there is still time but I wanted to ponder this now:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csApplicant Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 i believe cuny graduate center has a few decent vision guys, but the problem with cuny graduate center might be funding - less than other schools. usc is well-funded, but, of course, you're not receiving funding. i'd say either is a viable choice for you. i think usc would have a better quality program, and thus, i would tend to choose usc if i could afford it. it depends on what you want to do? phd or masters? big difference.these two choices are vastly different, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csApplicant Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 by thte way, if you want to do reseearch in academia, i highly suggest going to usc for your masters and trying agian in two years for your phd. no insult to cuny graduate center, but if you may find yourself unable to find a job upon graduation since academia is highly competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedjj Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 If I go to USC I will apply to PhD programs again once I am done - the problem may be a loan. PhD is my goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csApplicant Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 honestly, i wouldn't go to cuny if you wanted to get into academia. keep waiting, a better offer may come through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedjj Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 I am worried about not being able to go to a PhD after USC - not sure how I would manage to pay off a loan and attend PhD at the same time:) I am waiting - hoping for the best:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodyStudiesPhD Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Something to keep in mind, if you're in school you would defer your loans. Try not to make a solely quantitative decision and be sure CUNY is definitely funding you before deciding, they don't have much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigantrumpet Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Couldn't you leave CUNY after the MS portion and apply again for PhD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedjj Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Couldn't you leave CUNY after the MS portion and apply again for PhD? Well, I am at CUNY now and if I will go here then I will continue working with my current mentor. I would feel bad on leaving after obtaining MS after he would spend his money to fund me:P That's good news that I can defer loans. Does anyone know if profs at USC accept MS students into their labs? No point of going there to just take classes;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arienandthesun Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I also got acceptance from CUNY, I am currently a master's student at an ivy. If you have the money, go for the masters at USC. That's what I did for my master's that I could not get into any funded master/phd program. As for the CUNY, anyone has any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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