Choosing Universities - Need some Help
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:05 am
Hey Guys! I'm applying for PhD in physics( mostly theoretical except one) in Fall 2018. I was wondering if someone can comment on my choice of colleges. Thanks in advance!
b]Undergrad Institution[/b]: Small private college in Northeast. Most famous for Engineering. Ranks within top 60 US NEWS.
Major(s): Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Minor(s): Math
GPA in Major:3.94
Overall GPA: 3.88
Length of Degree: 4
Position in Class: Top
Type of Student: International Male
GRE Scores : (revised or old version?)
Q: 167
V:158
W:3.0
P:900 ( Estimate)
TOEFL Total: US Degree
Research Experience:
Finished:
1 Year on Experimental E&M Propulsion
1 Year on Astronomy Image Analysis
6 Months on RF Engineering Design
Poster Presentation at a Conference
Currently Working on :
LNA application in communication chain
GR
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's list, Presidential Scholar,
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA in Math- 3 years( by the time I apply), TA in Electrical Engineering - 3 years, SPS President, HKN President
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Worked as lead in Lab sessions for EE for 2 years.( Adviser will write a letter), Two summer internships in BIG companies, written a lab manual for astronomy course at my university, lot of experiences in EE.
Special Bonus Points:Recommenders famous in EE,
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:
Applying to Where: ( Not entirely sure, maybe fundamental theories!)
HARVARD
MIT( EECS/Applied Physics)
Cornell
Stanford
Columbia
NYU
UW Madison
UC Boulder
UMich
USC
UCLA
UW Washington
UPittsburgh
Georgia Tech
K-State
Amherst
NotreDom
Arizona State
b]Undergrad Institution[/b]: Small private college in Northeast. Most famous for Engineering. Ranks within top 60 US NEWS.
Major(s): Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Minor(s): Math
GPA in Major:3.94
Overall GPA: 3.88
Length of Degree: 4
Position in Class: Top
Type of Student: International Male
GRE Scores : (revised or old version?)
Q: 167
V:158
W:3.0
P:900 ( Estimate)
TOEFL Total: US Degree
Research Experience:
Finished:
1 Year on Experimental E&M Propulsion
1 Year on Astronomy Image Analysis
6 Months on RF Engineering Design
Poster Presentation at a Conference
Currently Working on :
LNA application in communication chain
GR
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's list, Presidential Scholar,
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA in Math- 3 years( by the time I apply), TA in Electrical Engineering - 3 years, SPS President, HKN President
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Worked as lead in Lab sessions for EE for 2 years.( Adviser will write a letter), Two summer internships in BIG companies, written a lab manual for astronomy course at my university, lot of experiences in EE.
Special Bonus Points:Recommenders famous in EE,
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:
Applying to Where: ( Not entirely sure, maybe fundamental theories!)
HARVARD
MIT( EECS/Applied Physics)
Cornell
Stanford
Columbia
NYU
UW Madison
UC Boulder
UMich
USC
UCLA
UW Washington
UPittsburgh
Georgia Tech
K-State
Amherst
NotreDom
Arizona State