foreverfree Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 it really depends where i get in...no matter what I'm gonna force myself to go to at least 2. So much travelling though and of course that's assuming i get in at two places how about you?
ChemPhysMatSci Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Probably 4 to 6, but it will be tough to juggle since I have 2 labs per week and 2 conferences to attend. I've scheduled 2 visits though.
foreverfree Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 wow that's ambitious--I would try to visit as many as possible but given my schedule and how far away most of my schools are I'll probably be limited to 3-ish.
ChemPhysMatSci Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I have two holiday type deals this Spring, and both will be used for trips. I should be able to get 3 or 4 trips in during those dates, so it's not all that ambitious. Contrast the schools you applied to and the schools I applied to, and then who seems more ambitious Edited January 11, 2013 by ChemPhysMatSci foreverfree 1
foreverfree Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 haha...you're ambitious, i'm just crazy perhaps foreverfree 1
ankurshah Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 hows is the rep of Delaware's Materials Program?
foreverfree Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 they're decent but not top 20. depends if there's someone doing research you're interested in.
Radian Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Sound like Santa Barbara has sent two sets of acceptances for Fall '13 and I think they should be done -or at least for all domestics.
foreverfree Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 One person got in Feb. 2 last year...it's still pretty early. A couple people in march 2008...though that's a long time ago. Seems like a lot of schools let in a bunch of people early, and then some have a second round a week or two later, and then in march they let in a few more along with all the rejections..
Radian Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 You'r right. But the further rounds are like lottery i think. I am not that inrerested is UCSB ( generally not in MSE any more as I'v become more device orientated ) though it hurts
matsci13 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 UCSB sent an email yesterday asking to register for their recruitment weekend by Jan 21 with faculty preferences so they can setup interviews. But recruitment weekend isn't until Feb 28 - March 2, so after Jan 21, I think they could still inform some people in the next few weeks. I don't think it'll take that much time to organize interviews... Radian 1
ankurshah Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 any idea when Cornell might start giving out admit for internationals?
Radian Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 any idea when Cornell might start giving out admit for internationals? Well Cornell is one of those schools where Faculty get students by themselves -at least I am 100% positive about that in Electrical Engineering- If you have a green light from a professor then you're fine and if not your chances are very low.
ChemPhysMatSci Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Has anyone heard back from anyone else? I have received word of some sort from UIUC, NCSU, Penn State, and UT Austin.
rbbennet Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 I was accepted to UCSB in the first round of admissions on Jan 9th which is great, because they are my first choice. I still havent heard from UIUC, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, and ASU. It doesnt matter too much. Ill probably commit to UCSB as soon as I see a legit funding offer other than their general "Nearly 100% are covered." Radian 1
foreverfree Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Haven't heard from anywhere yet besides UIUC. Like I said, decided to skip UCSB, though now I'm wishing I had applied just so I could maybe have heard from somewhere else by now just waiting to see who I hear from next. Here's what I can glean from the results for my schools, if anyone is interested: Stanford MSE - Last week of Jan/First week of Feb (One year was as early as Jan 22, usually around Feb 1) MIT - Seems to have a few early Jan but nobody has said they heard this year. Mostly late Jan/Early feb. In previous years as late as second week of Feb. for main group. Seems to accept a few in March as well. Crossing my fingers and hoping they haven't already sent out. Northwestern - Late Jan/Early Feb. Last year had some on jan 30/31 and some feb 11/12. Usually by phone. A few interviews? (maybe more for international students?) JHU - Not really enough info. Maybe late first or second week of feb, also many in march. I think they do some interviews. They probably get quite a few applications since their fee is free for US applicants (protip for those applying next year, a great program to apply to with no risk). foreverfree 1
ChemPhysMatSci Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) I was accepted to UCSB in the first round of admissions on Jan 9th which is great, because they are my first choice. I still havent heard from UIUC, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, and ASU. It doesnt matter too much. Ill probably commit to UCSB as soon as I see a legit funding offer other than their general "Nearly 100% are covered." You're at ASU right now, aren't you? I was called by a faculty member and they said that decisions would be in January. Any idea on when they're going to start? Also, grats on UCSB. I'm in the odd position that I don't really have a favorite -- I wanna go where I will get to work with a good faculty mentor doing research that interests me. This link is really helpful: http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=materials&t=a&o=&pp=25 ^Thanks for foreverfree for posting that elsewhere. Looks like ASU, Purdue, and Michigan have been somewhat active. Now I'm excited and anxious :S Edited January 19, 2013 by ChemPhysMatSci
rbbennet Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Im a Physics undergrad, so I dont know too much about their timeline. I do get to see the status of my application though through the MyASU page, and it still says under review. I dont think they have passed anyone up yet. ASU has an amazing microscopy lab, so if thats your interest, I highly recommend it. Edited January 19, 2013 by rbbennet
Radian Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) You're at ASU right now, aren't you? I was called by a faculty member and they said that decisions would be in January. Any idea on when they're going to start? Also, grats on UCSB. I'm in the odd position that I don't really have a favorite -- I wanna go where I will get to work with a good faculty mentor doing research that interests me. This link is really helpful: http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=materials&t=a&o=&pp=25 ^Thanks for foreverfree for posting that elsewhere. Looks like ASU, Purdue, and Michigan have been somewhat active. Now I'm excited and anxious :S They have started the application review process, I am told by graduate chair last time I saw him. If you have a faculty memeber who can send a note to Dr. Alford saying he/she will support you for at least 2 years he will process your admission right away. Otherwise, it will take time. And the Materials Department doesn't have much money on TA unlike Physics department. In physics Peter Bennett is going to give you a hard time for admission PS. if you want to do research on anything else than electronics or Microscopy I don't suggest ASU. Edited January 19, 2013 by Radian
matsci13 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 I was accepted to UCSB in the first round of admissions on Jan 9th which is great, because they are my first choice. I still havent heard from UIUC, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, and ASU. It doesnt matter too much. Ill probably commit to UCSB as soon as I see a legit funding offer other than their general "Nearly 100% are covered." Hey I got into UCSB too, during the second round of admissions this past week. Congrats. Which faculty members are you thinking of scheduling your interviews with for Recruitment Weekend? I'm thinking of Chris Palmstrom and Susanne Stemmer as my top two, and maybe Ram Seshadri. I'm leaning very heavily towards UCSB as well, so I'll probably see you around Feb 28.
matsci13 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Haven't heard from anywhere yet besides UIUC. Like I said, decided to skip UCSB, though now I'm wishing I had applied just so I could maybe have heard from somewhere else by now just waiting to see who I hear from next. Here's what I can glean from the results for my schools, if anyone is interested: Stanford MSE - Last week of Jan/First week of Feb (One year was as early as Jan 22, usually around Feb 1) MIT - Seems to have a few early Jan but nobody has said they heard this year. Mostly late Jan/Early feb. In previous years as late as second week of Feb. for main group. Seems to accept a few in March as well. Crossing my fingers and hoping they haven't already sent out. Northwestern - Late Jan/Early Feb. Last year had some on jan 30/31 and some feb 11/12. Usually by phone. A few interviews? (maybe more for international students?) JHU - Not really enough info. Maybe late first or second week of feb, also many in march. I think they do some interviews. They probably get quite a few applications since their fee is free for US applicants (protip for those applying next year, a great program to apply to with no risk). I can't tell you how much time I've wasted on that results page searching different spellings of each school, lols. Late jan / early feb can't come soon enough... foreverfree 1
rbbennet Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Hey I got into UCSB too, during the second round of admissions this past week. Congrats. Which faculty members are you thinking of scheduling your interviews with for Recruitment Weekend? I'm thinking of Chris Palmstrom and Susanne Stemmer as my top two, and maybe Ram Seshadri. I'm leaning very heavily towards UCSB as well, so I'll probably see you around Feb 28. I sort of took a broad approach. I specifically requested to interview with Seshadri, Pollock, and Bowers. If possible, Id also like to talk to Heeger or Chabinyc as it seems they collaborate quite often. I have a thin film background, so I am trying to branch out for my PhD. foreverfree 1
foreverfree Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 I can't tell you how much time I've wasted on that results page searching different spellings of each school, lols. Late jan / early feb can't come soon enough... agreed!!
ChemPhysMatSci Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 They have started the application review process, I am told by graduate chair last time I saw him. If you have a faculty memeber who can send a note to Dr. Alford saying he/she will support you for at least 2 years he will process your admission right away. Otherwise, it will take time. And the Materials Department doesn't have much money on TA unlike Physics department. In physics Peter Bennett is going to give you a hard time for admission PS. if you want to do research on anything else than electronics or Microscopy I don't suggest ASU. I'm interested in nanomaterials and electronics. I've emailed two professors about my interest in their work (about a month or two ago). Should I go ahead and email two others to see if I can get the ball moving more rapidly :S
ankurshah Posted January 19, 2013 Author Posted January 19, 2013 they're decent but not top 20. depends if there's someone doing research you're interested in. thanks about the review, i did like few prof's project and research profile. I was impressed by ICE with the Chem.E profs
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now