Master's Degree Admissions (Electrical Engineering)

Medwell
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:20:02 +0000

Burgsoccer09:

1. If I only apply for MASTER’S admissions, does that give me a better chance of being admitted than if I applied for phD admissions?

Yes, although you’ll more likely have to pay for it yourself (if you did the PhD, it would likely be fully funded).



2. Do engineering departments like to admit their own undergrads to grad school?

Engineering departments don’t “like” their own undergrads, although they aren’t usually averse to accepting them (especially for an MS program).



Also, does being accepted into the combined BS/MS program help my chances for grad school admissions?

I’m assuming you’re talking about PhD admissions here, since being in the combined BS/MS program would already involve being in grad school. The combined BS/MS program won’t really help you any more than a regular MS would, which is minimal. Research experience is what counts.



3. Electrical Engineering is one of the largest graduate departments at the University of Florida…does that give me a better chance of getting in?

Not particularly.



4. I plan on doing a double minor in computer engineering and mathematics…would a rigorous coursework schedule and double minor look favorable on my grad school application to UF?

Graduate schools don’t care about minors. They care about research experience and internships, letters of recommendation, GRE score, and GPA.



I NEED to get into the UF grad school program, as it is the only reason I am attending there for undergrad and my parents are literally MOVING from my home state to establish residency because they are banking on me to get into UF grad school…as you can probably see I am feeling the pressure. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

I don’t know your full story here, but my advice: your actions and decisions should not revolve around your parents so much, seeing as how you’re an adult going to graduate school. Good luck!