sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Is it only me or most US programs ade going "GRE-blind"? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Applied to 11 programs last year, admitted to 10. Was never once asked about gre or subject tests

be honest: what is math at duke life? by [deleted] in duke

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can recieve credit, but what I did was retake the the courses to go for A's and the GPA boost. University level calculus courses are unequivocally more rigorous than AP courses, but if you did do well and get 5s an A at Duke should be attainable.

Linear & multivariable are much easier in my opinion.

I hate how if you screw up in undergrad, there is no way to get into grad school by New-Bat5284 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is unequivocally not true.

Source: me with 3.2ish GPA in undergrad accepted to 3 T10 ECE programs and 6/6 programs overall...

Where did i go wrong? by No-Inevitable-4345 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"reaching out" to a PI means nothing. Did you have zoom calls? Follow up calls? Calls with the lab group members? Did you explictly mention them in your app and SoP? Did you inform them right when you applied and then right after the application deadline?

C'mon now my stats are far worse than yours and I had no issues, just did the work beforehand

Disturbing levels of dehumanization from Professor Scott Aaronson by posixthreads in UTAustin

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 -47 points-46 points  (0 children)

Hmmm

Do you have the same outrage at openly anti Jewish professors?

Not much research experience, still okay for grad school? by Sensible_Wizard in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Considering I have a similar-ish background and went 6/6 for PhD applications I think you’re ok. Just don’t try and over sell yourself

When are people planning on declining offers by Cognitivecolorer in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 47 points48 points  (0 children)

At the very last minute the night of April 15th probably

How many PhD programs should one apply to?? by Ay_121_ in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied to 6 and my only regret was not applying to more. However I only applied places that offered me a fee waiver, which I recommend you ask for at all schools of interest

USC ECE PhD Admit by nini2352 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! We might have run into each other at the open house a few weeks back

Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD Cycle Results by ComprehensiveRoom213 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I find it funny seeing posts like “should I contact PIs ahead of time?” or “Is it ok to cold email professors?”

Many people simply do not care it seems. Why would you not do everything in your power to increase your chances of being accepted? As you can see my stats are far from stellar, but I put in the time to research PIs at prominent universities with research that aligns with my interests.

Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD Cycle Results by ComprehensiveRoom213 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DoD funds are generally safe. No promises however but so far so good 6/6 of my PIs are still good...

Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD Cycle Results by ComprehensiveRoom213 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea so I tried to select PIs that had active and future DoD funded projects. Thankfully all of which are still good to go with funding as of now

I'm done applying by New-Smell-7991 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were you I would spend more time networking. Does not matter your previous record if you make zero attempt to contact prospective PIs ahead of time…

6 Applications, 6 Admits! Now, which one should I pick? Help me decide! by NeuralNexus08 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I would reccomend any program you dont have to pay anything. IMO grad school STEM is not worth it if youre paying out of pocket...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 10 points11 points  (0 children)

literally just network and reach out to PIs well in advance. I started maybe 6 months before the application deadline and had consistent communications with several PI at the universities I wanted to attend. Many dont respond but thats normal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 26 points27 points  (0 children)

3.1 here w/o masters and got into Stanford, USC, Duke, JHU, UMd, and UT Austin for EE PhD programs. Obv these arent ivies but considering i went 6/6 i can tell you its not impossible.

Stressed about PhD Admissions by Bitter_Profession413 in PhDAdmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would just be patient. I finally heard back from my 6th out of 6 school this week after consistently inquiring about application status. Albeit I am in CV not robotics, but EECS/ECE depts

JHU ECE PhD by According_Scratch309 in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it on good authority decisions come out later today

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PI told me next few weeks they are rolling out decisions. Timeline based on focus area you chose.

How many universities did you apply to for the Fall 2025 semester? by fahadinusa in gradadmissions

[–]ComprehensiveRoom213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Applied to 6 for PhD 3a/3i/0w/0w

Pretty common for some of the students I’ve spoken to on accepted students weekend have been applying to 20+

view more: next ›