bigredx24x Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Yep, it is crunchtime and it's time to make a decision. I figured I would follow suit and put up a very non-scientific poll here. Where should I go?? I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Commuincations/DSP. Accepts ------------------------ UIUC - 10 hr/wk TA position, 800/mnth UMD-CP - 20 hr/wk TA position, 1600/mnth OSU - 1 yr fellowship, followed by RA UCI - no aid Waitlists ------------------------ Stanford UCSD Rejects ------------------------ UCB UTA Notes: ------------------------ UIUC - haven't been able to speak with any profs other than one and he said he wouldn't be taking on any new grad students in the next xouple years. UMD-CP - enjoyed their grad visit day and talked to a few profs who were doing some neat stuff. Not gauranteed an RA with any of them, but it did seem positive. Good environment. OSU - smaller Comm/dsp department than the other two, however they seem to be more interested in me than the others and I am gauranteed an RA position. Also, at this stage in my life I want to pursue a career in academia. Good luck to all those who haven't yet decided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEPHDWANNABE Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 While Urbana (as a town) is pretty lame, I'd go to UIUC and do MS and try Berkeley again in 2 years. Good luck and congrats on a huge admit like UIUC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhenHarryMetSally Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The fellowship/TA is possibly for just the first year when you haven't found an advisor yet. After that you will be an RA anyway, whatever be it that you started out with. So don't be lured by the kind of aid you get, go for the department's reputation in Comm/DSP. Yep, it is crunchtime and it's time to make a decision. I figured I would follow suit and put up a very non-scientific poll here. Where should I go?? I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Commuincations/DSP. Accepts ------------------------ UIUC - 10 hr/wk TA position, 800/mnth UMD-CP - 20 hr/wk TA position, 1600/mnth OSU - 1 yr fellowship, followed by RA UCI - no aid Waitlists ------------------------ Stanford UCSD Rejects ------------------------ UCB UTA Notes: ------------------------ UIUC - haven't been able to speak with any profs other than one and he said he wouldn't be taking on any new grad students in the next xouple years. UMD-CP - enjoyed their grad visit day and talked to a few profs who were doing some neat stuff. Not gauranteed an RA with any of them, but it did seem positive. Good environment. OSU - smaller Comm/dsp department than the other two, however they seem to be more interested in me than the others and I am gauranteed an RA position. Also, at this stage in my life I want to pursue a career in academia. Good luck to all those who haven't yet decided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 UIUC anyday man. Though I'd recommend waiting for UCSD's decision on your app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turing Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I would have said UIUC..and maybe thats still the best place to go UIUC - haven't been able to speak with any profs other than one and he said he wouldn't be taking on any new grad students in the next xouple years. UMD-CP - enjoyed their grad visit day and talked to a few profs who were doing some neat stuff. Not gauranteed an RA with any of them, but it did seem positive. Good environment. OSU - smaller Comm/dsp department than the other two, however they seem to be more interested in me than the others and I am gauranteed an RA position. although,based on these notes,I am inclined to say UMD-CP might be better!! COngratulations!![clap] And all the very best:tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anand Iyer Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I would go with UIUC . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdtd Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 As far as I know. The stipend of OSU fellowships should be $1600/month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigredx24x Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Thanks a lot for all of your inputs. Im like 99% UIUC right now. Probably decide within the next two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirak Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I'll go with the rest - UIUC!!!!:tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigredx24x Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 UIUC it is people, thanks for your votes and comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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