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Well, I applied to work under Ram Akella who is pretty famous in India. I thought that he wouldn't take me since he is a IIT/IISC graduate and these guys generally take their own brethren. I come from a top 10 university but not the top bracket like the IITs.
Also, if you check out his profile, Professor Akella's students have gone on to teach at very very reputed institutions. That was another factor. I think that I am leaning towards UCSC right now (since its my only admission) but if I get into Stern or anywhere better, I might have to reconsider !!
Many IITians apply to UCSC (my friends brother is doing his PhD in the same department). I applied to TIM because I figured that since its new, I just might be able to squeeze in - which I think I somehow have - though how I don't know.
Having said that, CalmLogic I love your links and sense of humor !! May you get admission into any place you find !!
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