Tier 2 Universities

[agmathew]

Can somebody explain to me how the US universities are ranked.. I mean What are the basis for this ranking ?? From which rank number does tier 2 universities begin?? I am interested in university of florida, uiniversity of south forida... Can somebody explain to me the significance of this ranked schools. How hard it is get a job if you graduate from tier 2 universities versus top colleges. My score is 1400 with 740 in q and 660 in V..I want to join top school if possible based on my scores. I have gpa of 2.9.

Another question for my friend is that he took a gre he got a score of 1210 with verb: 550 and q: 660. His gpa is 2.75 what are his chances to get into top school of electrical engineering.

Any advice would be appreciated ? please reply soon

agm

[arcyoung]

Hey agm,

To get into grad school does not solely depend on your GPA and GRE score(BTW,1400 is a wonderful score, Congratulations!).

First off, you need to tell us what your major is and what you intend to take as your major field of your graduate study.

As a student in social science, I know the strength of an application depends on five criteria as followed:
1)GPA;
2)Recommendation letter;
3)GRE;
4)Writing sample;
5)Personal statement;

For me, the annual university ranking isn't that important. In so-called "Tier 2" universities, there are a lot of excellent professors/researchers from which you can really learn a lot and with whom you may be able to develop a truly meaningful relationship. By contrast, in so-called "Tier 1" universities, it's always difficult to catch and talk to those professors. They are busy, and some students don't even get a chance to have a deep conversation with them

[EDTA]

Agreed! Top Tier schools will treat you like crap, they just don't care or have the time to give you the support/supervision needed.

[agmathew]

Originally Posted by arcyoung

Hey agm,

To get into grad school does not solely depend on your GPA and GRE score(BTW,1400 is a wonderful score, Congratulations!).

First off, you need to tell us what your major is and what you intend to take as your major field of your graduate study.

As a student in social science, I know the strength of an application depends on five criteria as followed:
1)GPA;
2)Recommendation letter;
3)GRE;
4)Writing sample;
5)Personal statement;

For me, the annual university ranking isn't that important. In so-called "Tier 2" universities, there are a lot of excellent professors/researchers from which you can really learn a lot and with whom you may be able to develop a truly meaningful relationship. By contrast, in so-called "Tier 1" universities, it's always difficult to catch and talk to those professors. They are busy, and some students don't even get a chance to have a deep conversation with them

I am sorry for the delay in writing a message to you as I was busy with some work. I did not state credentials properly -- I am a electrical and electronic engineer and I would like to get into power field of electrical engineering
and do some research. I would like to know whether i get fiancial aid or scholarships to schools I intend to join....

My gpa 2.9 isnt that great..I wasnt very good student because I am not english speeker.. second, there were some family problems on and off.. these affected me emotionally...How do I choose the professors to write me recommendation letter.? Should choose instructors based on class performance and also How are they going to know me after long time?? Do i need to provide some background about myself to them in order for them to write a good letter. How many recommendation letters do colleges need ??

What is writing sample ??? I am writing a personal statement now..
Next what are the job opportunities if I graduate from with power electrical engineering.

thanks in advance
agm

[arcyoung]

Hey agm,

You should go talk to your professors about recommendation letters. If they can't remember you, take the transcript and assignments with you... Those are fairly good reminders. You definitely need to give them some background information, like awards you've received and research you've done, to convince them of your scholastic aptitude. The number of letter varies from school to school. You should go check yourself.

About that writing sample... in your case, you don't need it. It's for students in arts and humanities...

Since I'm in social science, I don't know much about the job market of EE.

Good Luck.

arc.

[Serenity]

you strong rec letters and research exp. to get into a decent school w/ that gpa

[jehanzeb]

your GRE score is excellent but GPA can be a problem here. try to apply universities ranked between 20-40