Decision

[akshat01]

Hi,

I have been admitted to George Washington University for Master's in EE. I have also got admits from Rochester Institute of Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology-Rolla, Cleveland State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology.

I am more inclined towards RIT and GWU. The dilemma I am facing is that the cost of living for GWU is high, while on the other hand the tuition fees for RIT are also towards the higher end. If I choose RIT over GWU, I will have to wait for Fall 2013(not a problem). Can anyone give me some more info on which college should I prefer?

[Crucial BBQ]

If it was me; I would be inclined towards RIT, but wanting to live in DC. I know that doesn't help.

[juilletmercredi]

Which one do you think will be better for your career? Which one has the stronger program and/or the better connections?

I'm not in engineering, but I feel like RIT might be the better choice career-wise. You could always move to DC afterwards.

[Chai_latte]

It's all about where you'd prefer to settle afterward. Location, I think, is pretty important. Personally, I'd go for GW b/c I've lived (briefly) in western NY and couldn't tolerate it. I don't think there are as many opportunities in W. NY (Roch, Buff) as there are in the DMV (DC, VA, MD) area. Given that the two schools rank about the same in engin. (and GW is stronger in EE according to USNews), I think you'd get more leverage out of your connections/alumni network w/ GW.