<p>How likely is this going to happen? I can't find any data. Any ideas? And let's say you have some research and work experience.</p>
<p>It can happen, but it depends on your letters, research experience, GPA, etc.</p>
<p>this is pretty common… be in the top 20%, have a couple pubs, a couple good internships, and emphasize why you’re a good fit in the SoP</p>
<p>I don’t know that I’d call getting into a top ten grad school “common” coming from any undergrad. That being said, Berkeley is one of the best places to pursue EE research in the world, and therefore one of the best places to prepare yourself for grad school in that field.</p>
<p>I don’t know why you’re set on MIT, though. Keep your options open.</p>
<p>2-3 people got in from the '04 grad class.</p>
<p>1 person got in from the '07 grad class.</p>
<p>1 person got in from the '09 grad class.</p>
<p>Got in, or went?</p>
<p>Student, where are you getting those figures from? Can you show your source?</p>
<p>Slorg, I’m just interested in the admission part, not how many enrolled.</p>
<p>Blindrome, if you find yourself one of the strongest students at a well-regarded EE school then an MIT PhD becomes possible. After that, it depends what happens – if you’re out of the ballpark insanely qualified, meaning you have shown already that you can perform cutting edge research and succeeded with flying colors and your professors seem to think so, an MIT PhD is even very likely, but this is tough to do.</p>
<p>If you pursue very high quality work, you will have a chance. Berkeley’s professors’ recommendations will carry much weight towards graduate school applications, and this is a big plus, but again, this is contingent upon your doing the right things.</p>
<p>In short, Berkeley is one of the ideal places to prepare yourself, but you actually have to do it if you want the results, and doing it requires tons of commitment.</p>