Where Should I Apply?

[lochan]

Hello GradCafe folks,

I am planning to apply for PhD program (EECS) to American universities for admission in fall 2010. I'll quickly mention some of my resume details and if some of you guys can suggest me what universities I may make it will be great.

1. MS- Seoul National University, 2006 - 2008.

I have got good grades.

2. Should be having 3~4 publications in IEEE conferences by this year end.

3. B.E - A very good university from India and good grades.

4. Now the not so good part: GRE- 580v, 720q (1300/1600), writing-4

5. I will be having 4 yrs of job experience by 2010 in a top notch CE company.

Mostly my work involves standardization of technologies.

Guys, it will be a big help to get some comments.

Thanks.

[explorer-c]

Hello GradCafe folks,

I am planning to apply for PhD program (EECS) to American universities for admission in fall 2010. I'll quickly mention some of my resume details and if some of you guys can suggest me what universities I may make it will be great.

Hi to you too, I'm planning to apply to EECS myself for next year. I've been reading a lot, so I'm gonna respond based on what I've read so far

1. MS- Seoul National University, 2006 - 2008.

I have got good grades.

Good, anything above 3.5 would be fine. But just out of curiosity, what is exactly your GPA?

2. Should be having 3~4 publications in IEEE conferences by this year end.

What field are you in and what are the conferences? Will you be the first author in any of those 3-4 papers?

3. B.E - A very good university from India and good grades.

Good (see my 1st answer)

4. Now the not so good part: GRE- 580v, 720q (1300/1600), writing-4

For verbal, anything 450 and above is fine. For writing, 4 and above. Your quant is a bit low though for EECS, it might raise an unwanted warning flag to the admission committee. Try push it to >750.

5. I will be having 4 yrs of job experience by 2010 in a top notch CE company.

Mostly my work involves standardization of technologies.

What is the nature of your work? Did you do any research while you're there?

Who are you going to ask for LoR and finally what field are you going for? I can only give you an informed answer if you answer my questions above.

[Minnesotan]