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I just graduated with my BS degrees in physics and applied math in Dec 09. I chose not to apply to grad schools in December because I didn't know what field to choose to apply to. Also, i figured taking a year or so off, and working in industry would better help me decide what to do in the future. Also, i was hesitant about getting a MS or phD. But now that I've taken 2 ME classes (heat transfer and fluid mechanics) this quarter, I'm sure I want to do mechanical engineering. Also, I did apply to my current school's ME graduate program, since the deadline was much later than the other schools I was considering such as Stanford and MIT
Well, a few days ago, I just got accepted into my school's ME phD program this week. However, I'm strongly considering not accept the offer since I have changed my mind and would rather pursue a MS instead of a phD (I think I want to do the thesis option and do research though), and I prefer to do my graduate studies at a different school, such as MIT or Stanford. If I had applied and got accepted into the other top schools of my choice, such as Stanford, I'd take the offer in a heartbeat since I'm not getting any job offers in industry for months now since the economy is really bad right now. I've been applying for 100s of technical positions, preferably mechanical engineering ones at defense contractors, but have only gotten a few interviews but no offers for programming/analyst positions. So while I don't really want to take the admission offer, its really tempting. Do you guys have any input on what I should about this? What factors does one take into account for choosing what schools to attend for a MS in engineering, other than the prestige of the school?
Also, I don't know how much this matters, but I will probably get accepted into the summer research program at one of the national labs for the DOE. I was thinking of only accepting the offer if I can't job by then
Well, a few days ago, I just got accepted into my school's ME phD program this week. However, I'm strongly considering not accept the offer since I have changed my mind and would rather pursue a MS instead of a phD (I think I want to do the thesis option and do research though), and I prefer to do my graduate studies at a different school, such as MIT or Stanford. If I had applied and got accepted into the other top schools of my choice, such as Stanford, I'd take the offer in a heartbeat since I'm not getting any job offers in industry for months now since the economy is really bad right now. I've been applying for 100s of technical positions, preferably mechanical engineering ones at defense contractors, but have only gotten a few interviews but no offers for programming/analyst positions. So while I don't really want to take the admission offer, its really tempting. Do you guys have any input on what I should about this? What factors does one take into account for choosing what schools to attend for a MS in engineering, other than the prestige of the school?
Also, I don't know how much this matters, but I will probably get accepted into the summer research program at one of the national labs for the DOE. I was thinking of only accepting the offer if I can't job by then
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