Should I transfer from Pitt to CMU?

rahul2605 · 10-22-2012, 02:19 PM

Hi everyone!
I am an international graduate student at Pitt and I'm in my first semester of MS in Electrical Engineering. I was thinking of transferring to CMU next semester, just because it's ranked much higher than Pitt and I thought I may get better opportunities there. Can you please advise me if this is a good idea?
Also, my scores are:
Current GPA: Probably 4.0 (12/30 Credits)
GRE: 125/140 (68/70 in Math and 57/70 in English)
TOEFL: 117/120
Do I have a good chance of getting in?
Any help will be really appreciated.
Thanks.

davidthefat · 10-22-2012, 03:01 PM

But if you want to transfer as a grad student, you have to apply as if you are applying to grad school all over again? Why don't you finish your masters and go for the PHD?

rahul2605 · 10-23-2012, 12:46 AM

I'm not sure that I have to start all over again..I thought I may be able to transfer my credits and continue from the 2nd or 3rd Semester...and I'm not planning to do a PHD..i wanna do an MBA after working for a few years and I thought I'll get a better job if I graduate from CMU than from Pitt..