Cornell/Columbia/UMich/Carnegie Mellon University

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been accepted to the above universities for the Master's program in Electrical Engineering. Haven't received aid from any of these. My intended specialization is in the area of solid state electronics, Nanoelectronics to be specific.
I need to make my decision pretty soon. So, I'm hoping I can get some suggestions... Here's what I'm thinking:
As far as universities are concerned I've been told Cornell is the best for my specialization, but the trouble is I've been admitted to the one year M.Eng program there. From what I've heard funding is nearly impossible and the program is coursework oriented. I'm interested in research and intend to pursue a PhD. Feel like maybe M.Eng wouldn't be the right way to go.
Among the others (all MS-EE admits), I'm leaning a bit towards UMich...</p>

<p>Other concerns are...funding opportunities, placements, safety..</p>

<p>Apart from this, I'm looking for a good university experience, overall and would prefer a program that isn't too hectic...one that leaves a little bit of spare time, you know.</p>

<p>What would you guys say? Which one suits me best?</p>

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<p>EE at CMU is hard to beat</p>

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<p>^^Michigan is just as good.</p>

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<p>MEng in Cornell is not intended for PhDs at all. Why didn’t you just apply for the PhD program if you wanted a PhD? It’s not as if it is recommended for one to get a masters beforehand.</p>

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<p>I know, I wish now I had. It’s just that the PhD program seemed a bit too selective for me to get in. So I applied for M.Eng thinking it would be a good option to have if none of my other top preferences worked out.</p>

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<p>Cornell Engineering is overrated.
Just check the US News double e ranking.</p>