vg482

thanks for your reply :)

Hello all, I intend going to grad school in Fall '09 and start the application process by sept '08. I know I am posting way too early, but I just wanted to get a reality check and a pragmatic view of my possible colleges. Please help me. I am currently doing my undergrad in Drexel University in the EE dept. GRE: yet to give it but i think will get a score of 1350+ (Q750+ V600+ W4+) Current undergrad cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.0 Current undergrad technical GPA: 4.0/4.0 expected undergrad cGPA: 3.9+ I am doing a triple track in EE (Electronics, DSP and Controls) along with a minor in Engineering Management. Have done 3 six-month internships (i.e. 1.5 yrs of experience) 1 was in engineering management other 2 were in engineering and research Have 2 publications in journals(the journals are decently known, if not very well known) Won the "best project award" in the first year project Currently working on 2 research projects (one in controls and one in DSP) Will be doing Senior project in Sept '08 (as per curiculum) Hold 2 office positions (one in IEEE and another in a service fraternity) Am a member of National Honors Soceity (TBP) and National Electrical Engineering Honors Society (HKN) I know I will graduate with Honors distinction I have a few other honors (like 2-3 more) Kindly evaluate my profile. Again, I am just trying to get a reality check if I shuld be applying to the following colleges. My aims are really high and I am confused if I am practical. 1. MIT 2. UC, Berkely 3. Cal Tech 4. Georgia Tech 5. UIUC 6. CMU 7. UCLA 8. U of Texas, Austin 9. Ohio State Univ 10. Purdue I aim to do a Masters in EE(Controls or DSP - not decided on that yet) and possibly a phD. Please tell me if my list is too ambitious. Kindly point out univs which you think I shoudnt even apply and if possible, please include some univs you think I shold apply with my profile. Please also, if possible, point out univs you think I could get in without much problem. Lastly, kindly advise what area you think I should improve in case I need to enhance my chances of getting into the top schools. Thank you all very much, Really appreciate your time and patience, Hoping to hear soon V.