Recent content by 1230wc

IMO taking classes is very inefficient. I'd much go through a textbook and its exercises on my own rather than having to worry about homeworks/tests. Do most biostats and stats PHD programs allow you test out of classes? That would be ideal...

I do really want to learn the material in the grad classes. I just don't want to take additional coursework to satisfy the PHD requirements in case they don't transfer.

So is it worth it to take grad courses for a semester rather than graduating early, not knowing if they will transfer? Money isn't a huge issue for me. Thanks.

I can graduate a semester early or stay and take some grad classes. In the later scenario I want to transfer them to a PHD program (in statistics). However some PHD programs say transfer credits must be taken with graduate status; or they don't accept transfer credits period. In that case...

Someone told me she didn't like working in a NL due to hassles from security concerns... ie the atmosphere isn't as open. Other experiences at NLs?

Hi all. I'm considering being a tutor for my dept and later on taking up a TA position. I do enjoy teaching, but it's a time commitment. Would such teaching experiences help me in applying to grad schools? Thanks!

I mean I'd say "I'm technically in a BS/MS program but I don't plan on finishing the MS part if I get admitted to your PHD program"

I'm in my 3rd yr at a top school. I'm deciding on whether to apply for the 5 yr BS/MS program. On one hand, it's a simple internal application and i'd be almost guaranteed into a very reputable masters program. On the other hand, i still plan to apply to other PHD programs in my 4th yr. If...

I'm doing well in undergrad, taking it easy w/ a below average courseload. But i'll actually graduate early due to AP credits. I'll get at least an MS (in statistics maybe?), but my plan sounds unconventional after that. I'm a prty quite person and love my peace of mind more than anything...

I'm american. This is a purely administrative issue, only about how my degree looks. I was also leaning toward the minor bc it explicitly states my EE coursework. thanks.

I'm doing applied math w/ many EE courses. I can count them either toward an honors or minor. So my options are: 1) BS applied math w/ honors 2) BS applied math Minor EE Which looks better if I might apply to EE grad school? Thanks all!

To anyone that did: How was your transition? What grad school and area did you choose. Thanks! I'm majoring in applied math bc I like math but don't know what I want to do. I'm finishing my sophomore year at a top school, still undecided. I was following an engineering track, took 1st yr...

I just finished my sophomore year majoring in EE at a top 5 school. I want to get a phd involving systems modeling, probably EE signals/controls, maybe others as well. I need help deciding between 4 routes: 1) take my time and stick with EE. Problem is that I only like signals and really hate...

I did well on SAT a long while ago... how much should i study for the general GRE for EE grad school? thanks :)

Ive a simple question. say i got into stanford, ucb, or mit for engineering bc of legit academic merit. assuming i continue working hard, how hard is it to get into them for grad school compared to undergrad? thanks.