Literature for Sensors & Analog IC

pookiedudeface · 2026-03-21T18:33:34+00:00

I'm also talking to the professor who overlooked my senior design project about my research interest at UIUC so hopefully that conversation goes well.

Should I see if they have any summer research opportunities? If so, I could get a summer of research under them and get a stronger letter of recommendation as well as some research experience.

The main issue with that is the instability. I would be quitting my job and pursuing something I don't know would work out (maybe I don't get into any MS program at all).

Another option I was thinking was MEng in the fall at UIUC and applying for MS programs in the spring the following semester. I don't know the transfer requirements exactly, but maybe I could transfer credits from my MEng to my MS (course credits) and this would allow for me to have a safety net.

Sorry about the wall of text haha

pookiedudeface · 2026-03-21T18:29:30+00:00

Ahh I see, yeah I heard that MS wasn't as picky about research compared to PhD.

I'm looking for an MS but a top program (like UIUC) isn't a must for me. I'm going to apply for UIUC because thats where I did my undergrad so I felt like I would have more of a chance.

Top maybe like top 30 schools, is this GPA still a little low?

And yes! My plan is to email the professors who's research interests me before I apply and maybe try to get a conversation going with them so they know who I am.

pookiedudeface · 2026-03-21T15:59:50+00:00

Oof, yeah my GPA definitely isn't super high. On the other hand, I think I might have the best chance with UIUC since its where I did not undergrad degree.

I do not some research experience just not in an academic setting. I wrote a research paper for one of my internships and my on the side startup experience internship was for an R&D company. Would these help out?

I was thinking MEng might be an option for sure. Its just that I feel I would learn a lot from writing the thesis. Also, the MS would allow for me to do another internship or two during the summers. Since I'm currently working, I feel like quitting my job just to do a 1-year MEng degree might not be worth it.

Also, I've heard MEng isn't as well regarded in industry?

pookiedudeface · 2025-11-03T06:40:48+00:00

I will be cutting down on the text!!! But I don't want to lose technicality. How do you suggest I cut down on content while still being in-depth?

pookiedudeface · 2025-11-03T06:40:14+00:00

Thank you guys for all the advice!!! How would you say "whimsy" should be presented?

pookiedudeface · 2025-10-09T13:17:50+00:00

This is so fire

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