Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the perceptions of Electrical Engineering graduate schools, particularly in Robotics and Automation, regarding applicants with an undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics. Participants explore the implications of academic performance, GRE scores, and the reputation of the undergraduate institution on admission chances.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses concern about how graduate schools will view their Engineering Physics degree from a small liberal arts college (LAC) with limited reputation.
- Another participant suggests that strong GRE scores may mitigate concerns about the undergraduate institution's reputation.
- A different participant reassures the original poster, indicating they appear to be a strong candidate and encouraging them to apply for relevant fellowships.
- The original poster reiterates their anxiety regarding the reputation of their program and school.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the importance of undergraduate institution reputation versus GRE performance, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved regarding the weight of these factors in admissions decisions.
Contextual Notes
Participants do not provide specific criteria or insights from graduate schools regarding admissions processes, leaving some assumptions about the evaluation criteria unaddressed.