Undergraduate Program:
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, 2017-2021
University and Department:
UCLA Electrical & Computer Engineering
Program:
MS
Research Area:
Multi-robot systems, Formation flight
Discipline:
Controls
Funded/Non-funded:
Future assistantship-based scholarships
Scholarships:
NA
GRE score:
GRE: 159(V)+170(Q)+4.5(A)
TOEFL score:
TOEFL: 29(R)+29(L)+27(S)+30(W)
CV/Resume:
How many universities did you apply to?:
9
Which universities did you apply to and what was the status of your application there?
| University | Department | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Accepted |
| UMichigan | Aerospace | Accepted |
| UPennsylvania | Mech Engg & Applied Mechanics | Waitlisted |
| Purdue | Aerospace | Accepted |
| UWashington | Mech Engg. | Accepted |
What was your BTP title and who was your guide?
Decentralized Spacecraft Assembly of Megastructures in an Elliptic Orbit, Prof. Dwaipayan Mukherjee
What all courses did you take in Insti which you think fostered your interest in your current research area and are relevant to your field? Please mention the semester in which you took the course as well.
- Robotics (Sem 4)
- Design of Mechatronics Systems (Sem 5)
- Advanced Topics in Robotics (Sem 6)
- Embedded Systems (Sem 6)
- Navigation and Control (Sem 7)
What were the Peaks in your profile which you think helped you in getting an admit? (Publication(s), Department Rank, etc.)
1 Publication + Strong LORs + Medium-strong research experience + Medium-strong SOP
Please mention the sources for your Letters of Recommendation (BTP/DDP Guide, Internship guide, Course Instructor, etc.)
- BTP guide
- Research advisor
- Course instructor
- Internship guide
Any advice/tips for juniors who are interested in a similar field and are planning to go for Higher Studies?
Be cautious about applying for Aerospace fields, esp. if you’re from outside the department. Aerospace is a field with a lot of national value due to its links to defense and the military, and it is super tough to get a good admit if you’re from another department. Try building good ties with the department right from insti itself.
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