Undergraduate Program:
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, 2017-2021
University and Department:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineering
Program:
MS
Research Area:
Mechanical Design and Computational Mechanics
Discipline:
Computational Science and Engineering
Funded/Non-funded:
Not funded
Scholarships applied for:
Education Futures, KC Mahindra, JN Tata, Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships
GRE score:
319 + 3.5
TOEFL score:
105
CV/Resume:
How many universities did you apply to?:
More than 10
Which universities did you apply to and what was the status of your application there?
| University | Department | Status |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | MechE | Accepted |
| Carnegie Mellon University | MechE | Accepted |
| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | MechE | Accepted |
| TU Delft | MechE | Accepted |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | MechE | Accepted |
What was your BTP title and who was your guide?
Computational methods for Multibody Dynamics of Bistable Mechanisms, Prof. Amuthan A. Ramabathiran
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.
- Computer Aided Simulation of Machines (8th)
- Machine Design (7th)
- Analytical and Geometric Dynamics (6th)
- Finite Element Method (5th)
- Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines (4th)
What were the Peaks in your profile which you think helped you in getting an admit? (Publication(s), Department Rank, etc.)
Under 10 Department Rank, Multiple projects in same domain
Please mention the sources for your Letters of Recommendation (BTP/DDP Guide, Internship guide, Course Instructor, etc.)
- Prof. P.J Guruprasad
- Prof. Amuthan A. Ramabathiran
- Mr. Rueben Dinakar (AIRBUS Manager, I did my summer internship there)
Any advice/tips for juniors who are interested in a similar field and are planning to go for Higher Studies?
“Don’t apply to unnecessarily safe universities you won’t join ever. Make sure you can afford the tuition fee and living expenses at the universities you apply, decide MS vs PhD accordingly. Keep track of university specific scholarships, they have deadlines much before application deadlines. Understand the career placement scenario of the place for international candidates before applying, such as Europe, Japan, Singapore, Australia etc. Keep a good mix of subjects you are good at and the ones you love when deciding which department to apply. While choosing PhD, advisor is of utmost importance, ask around about him/her before accepting any offer. Don’t mention just one professor in your SoP and get your SoP reviewed from multiple seniors very well in advance.”