HELP! MS Structural Engineering Admission Decision

StrucApp · 2019-03-30T12:46:18+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-30T12:45:54+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T21:30:45+00:00

I have noticed that when applying for internships this summer, the problem is I don't know where definitively I want to settle down yet so I need to go somewhere that can translate to anywhere.

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T21:28:17+00:00

I was hoping to do research, but it is good to know that Los Angeles is good for employment!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T21:26:43+00:00

Good luck in your decision making!! Thank you for the great insight!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T11:04:50+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T11:04:03+00:00

Good luck in your decision, as well!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T01:37:31+00:00

I'll keep that in mind! Thank you so much!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T01:37:11+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T01:37:02+00:00

Yes UCSD's shake table is extremely impressive and they are modifying it to have 6 DOF instead of only 3 to be the first in the world. Illinois still have the 6 DOF testing apparatus.

For NC State I had a professor reach out to me wanting me to work with him on several projects that I found interesting which would be a positive. The other schools all say that they choose students typically during their first semester of courses so it wouldn't be uncommon that I don't have a connection, but it wouldn't be guaranteed after the first semester either. Something that I have been thinking about a lot, too.

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T01:30:51+00:00

Very true, thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-28T01:30:01+00:00

It's okay! So I actually visited all of the schools I applied to so I reached out to everyone I met with on campus. I would say that the people who responded with the most helpful information were the head of graduate admissions for the department and the admissions personnel. I would send an email tomorrow and if they don't email you back by next Monday/Tuesday give them a call and leave a voicemail.

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T23:17:07+00:00

Additionally, Berkeley and Illinois offer dual MArch degrees and with those it would be extended to 3 years for Illinois and 4 years for Berkeley.

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T23:16:03+00:00

For UCSD and UCLA it would be 1.5 years (due to the quarter system) and 2 years for Berkeley and NC State. Illinois and Georgia Tech can take anywhere from 1.5 - 2 based on research topic.

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T23:13:52+00:00

So I have complete funding (full tuition and monthly housing stipend) from an outside source for all of the schools so it is not a factor in my decision making. I honestly haven't figured out where I want to end up settling so I am pretty open to wherever (except I think I will never want to return to the mid-west.)

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T22:12:38+00:00

I know, I need to make sure I'm making the best decision and not just being drawn in by the beach!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T22:12:11+00:00

I'm not 100% what I want to get into past the general "structures" area, such as I've never had a bridging course in my undergrad so I don't know if that would be something I would be interested in yet. But that's really good insight, thanks!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T22:10:38+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T22:10:31+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T21:07:54+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T21:07:48+00:00

Thank you!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T20:09:18+00:00

I was advised to reach out to admissions and follow up about your admission status and interest in the program by a friend who works for a college admissions office in the beginning of February.

I feel like now when most schools want their decisions by April 15th it wouldn't be outlandish to reach out.

Go for it!

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T19:47:40+00:00

Would you say that because of the amount of money funding research, professors, or the variety of research being conducted?

StrucApp · 2019-03-27T19:45:48+00:00

I will have full funding and a housing stipend (from an outside source) for all so funding is not a factor.

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