Pegaesus Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 I was wondering whether someone with a Physics UG could apply with a reasonable chance of admission to Robotics Graduate schools (Control System specialization) which are generally in the Mech E or ECE department. Personally here are my stats:3.96 GPA from a small LACGRE: 167Q 160V 4.5A1 paper published and 2 Posters unrelated to Control Systems Strong LOR, small LAC college tons of interaction with professorsMy decision to pursue Control systems and Automation is resolute and I am just trying to see if I can go to grad school next fall or I have to get some experience and attend in a future date. Thanks in advance!
eragon Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 It might be easier to get into masters than PhD in robotics. You can try that.
heyo Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 You could always send out a few applications this round if the cost doesn't bother you, while making preparations to do what you would do if you hadn't applied at all.
Catria Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 It's probably too late by now for some schools that you should consider (for instance, Harvard, whose deadline was Dec. 15)...
Cpoco Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 If your "decision to pursue Control systems and Automation" is truly resolute, you shouldn't be posting this topic/question right now, should you?
Pegaesus Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 It might be easier to get into masters than PhD in robotics. You can try that. That's the realization I am slowly coming to..I don't have the financial resources to pay for one so I will try my luck in finding a job for a year or so before applying again if I fail in all my PhD application this year
Pegaesus Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 You could always send out a few applications this round if the cost doesn't bother you, while making preparations to do what you would do if you hadn't applied at all. Thanks, I have already completed 6 and will end up with around 12 applications at the end of the month..The cost is substantial but it is nothing compared to what I stand to gain..Do you recommend any programs?
Pegaesus Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 It's probably too late by now for some schools that you should consider (for instance, Harvard, whose deadline was Dec. 15)... I actually almost applied there, I send my GRE scores and all my applications materials were ready including my essay and (that ridiculous re-reinstatement of all the courses taken that Harvard makes u do) but then in the last minute I dropped the application quite painfully and dramatically..I looked at some data from fellow applicants and basically realized I did not stand a chance and also additionally did not deserve it at this time of my career..I was sad at first but at least I stopped wishful thinking and came back to reality.. Their bio-robotics program lead by Dr. Wood actually mirrors my research interest perfectly but honestly I do not deserve to go there yet
Pegaesus Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 If your "decision to pursue Control systems and Automation" is truly resolute, you shouldn't be posting this topic/question right now, should you? It is resolute..I do not intend to change my course based on whether I can get into a PhD program in this area now..If I do not get in now, I am simply going to look for internships and job to gain more experience in this field and apply again at a future date
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