@JakeBrodskyPE: Thank you for your reply. It certainly gave me a clear idea of how I should approach the process. It would be helpful if I also got to know if an MS could give me the flexibility of choosing a research career ahead in life i.e. prepare me for it, in case I'm not accepted for a PhD.
Hi, I'm an undergraduate student from India pursuing my final year of Electronics and Communication Engg. I'm interested in applying to top 15-20 universities in US. I'm looking for research-oriented education but I don't think I stand a chance to join the PhD programs since I have no research...