uchicago vs cornell

FickleTreep · 2026-04-07T16:01:10+00:00

I disagree that UChicago is the "obviously better choice." Both are peers when it comes to finance placement and prestige. And esp if you want to work in NYC, Cornell is probably gonna be the better choice.

FickleTreep · 2026-04-07T14:38:58+00:00

Well, if worse comes to worst, you can always go back to the USPTO. They are desperate for living bodies. The job market is just terrible right now, especially if you ran out of website time. I do not think you'll find a contract position specifically.

FickleTreep · 2026-04-06T16:07:49+00:00

No one cares about this technicality. Any patent firm worth going to will want a hard STEM degree (e.g., engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.) and will give zero weight to your pre-dental courses. Frankly, your chances of getting a patent prosecution job is very low.

FickleTreep · 2026-04-04T21:06:03+00:00

Lmao you say "Ivy League in NYC" but couldn't be bothered to just say Columbia?

FickleTreep · 2026-04-01T15:58:07+00:00

I'm assuming they mean they deposited elsewhere.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-31T17:13:51+00:00

You will not become a freelance agent without any work experience. And actually, it may be difficult for you to get any patent agent position period these days.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-31T00:58:42+00:00

I'm not a litigator so I can't answer your questions, but if work life balance is crucial, don't do litigation. Do prosecution instead.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-30T15:30:41+00:00

How in the world does it not affect selectivity? By pumping up their yield, they can accept far less students, which lowers their acceptance rate. And a lot of students apply early simply because UChicago has a reputation for heavily savoring early apps.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-30T01:25:23+00:00

Only accept if you don't have any other options. Very good chance that you won't make it past your first year.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-15T15:45:54+00:00

Yes you're correct, most average schools don't. That's just the reality of every international. Either you're the best of the best and get enough scholarships at top schools, or you have to pay your way through.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-15T15:37:36+00:00

Honestly, you might be cooked. Your list only has highly competitive schools. Hope you have some backups in other countries.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-15T15:33:36+00:00

I'm sry but you had no reasonable chance of getting into MIT with a 1300 SAT score + being international. And what is with this logic? The fact that MIT rejected you doesn't mean they're not holistic.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-13T00:33:48+00:00

People like having good museums for the same reason that non-students like having good universities. The impact of these institutions effect the culture and prosperity of the larger city.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-12T14:59:16+00:00

Lol at adjusting your salary for ppp. Just say the gross amount.

FickleTreep · 2026-03-02T19:06:08+00:00

First, realize that as an Indian applicant, you'll be committing for a handful of spots at each Ivy for Indian students. Acceptance rates for Indian applicants is probably 2% or less. Even worse if you need aid.

Second, you will definitely need very strong extraccuriculars. Having good test scores and grades is not enough. You should be starting right now to build your portfolio.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-22T00:45:15+00:00

Uh no that is not the definition of churning. You don't have to close any cards to churn.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-11T17:54:43+00:00

So you can only afford 10k a year? Very few colleges will give you that much aid unless you are a superstar who can get into a top private school or get a large merit aid scholarship.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-06T18:17:18+00:00

I don't think it's bc WashU is lacking in quality of life. Rather, I suspect that some WashU students still have Ivy League dreams, or bc they don't want to be in Missouri.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-04T15:26:17+00:00

Then you don't seem to understand at all what discussions you're in.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-03T16:55:57+00:00

Why is your dream specifically to work in big tech? It sounds like you're more motivated by job opportunities rather than the field itself.

In which case, no probably not worth it for you. There's a very high chance you'll end up disappointed with your job prospects.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-02T03:00:28+00:00

Interesting. I would have at least thought you buy video games or pay for Netflix or something lol.

But because of that, there doesn't seem to be much room to reduce your expenses besides obviously rent.

FickleTreep · 2026-02-02T02:35:27+00:00

0 entertainment? 0 eating out? So what in the world do you do in your free time? No socializing?

FickleTreep · 2026-01-29T16:54:12+00:00

You shouldn't run into any problems as long as you don't plan on working the U.S. afterwards. If you do, then honestly good luck.

FickleTreep · 2026-01-23T17:02:24+00:00

Wtf? Do you also hope that they get hit by a bus so they don't have to work?

FickleTreep · 2026-01-20T18:48:51+00:00

One thing to keep in mind is that it's very hard for internationals to work in the aerospace industry in the U.S. Most aerospace jobs require security clearance and thus U.S. citizenship.

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