University Ranking and Department Ranking
September 9, 2007 by Author
I have Happy Schools for about 45 days days and I’m happy to see the blog grow in popularity from such valuable comments. I had some emails asking me about University Ranking and also department ranking wise ranking list. In one of the previous post U.S. News Ranking. Its a Joke
I had strongly discouraged not to follow its Ranking.My ultimate aim is to convey the message ‘Ranking Doesn’t have any significance’. It’s a mere number to classify the Universities. Having said, that next question you guys will have is how are we supposed to select the Universities from my score when so many Graduate School is offering Masters program in my area. Continue reading, I will explain with examples.
If you look at the Ranking list in general and see what criteria is used for Ranking the University, there is no option given for Aid given to Students, What GRE and TOEFL scores are accepted, how many students get part time jobs.
And we are planning to short list universities, we ask only questions like,
1) For my GRE and TOEFL score which Graduate School will give me admission and we will short list under 3 categories: Ambitious, Normal, Safe.
2) If I don’t get Research or Teaching Assistantship, Students Scholarship, can I find at least part time jobs within college campus. So, I can manage my living expenses and pay the fees using Credit Cards.
Now, let me ask you this. How do you think, a Ranking list that doesn’t include any of the above 2 queries for classifying Universities will help you?
Answer is simple. It doesn’t help you.
Answer is: We are looking for List of Universities and list of College Departments( Computer Science and Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, ..) and that list must include above 2 factors. Something like..
I have GRE of 1200, TOEFL 90, Academics 75% and you need a list arranged based on accepting students for your credentials.
Suppose, if such list exists, how will it be used by students.. I will give example for that too. I will construct an sample list ( dosen’t have any real value)
1) Stanford University ( GRE : 1500 and above)
2) MIT
3) Harvard University
4) ….
5)….
25) Virginia Tech ( GRE : 1250 and Above)
26) Georgia Tech
27)…..
28) …
50) UTA ( GRE : 1100 and Above)
51) UTD
52) KSU
…..
98) TAMK
99) UNTD
100.)…List goes
If you have such a list student with GRE of 1200 will short list like this
Ambitious:
Virgina Tech
Georgia Tech
Normal:
UTA
UTD
UCF
Safe:
FIT
UNCC
NJIT
TAMUK
More to it, we need to have list that includes to have availability of Part Time jobs and Aid. Its a tough ask for someone to create such a list with all combinations. I looked at the list provided by i20fever, but you can use it if you list of all the Universities you need from U.S.. But is that ultimate guide for all your queries, I don’t think so.
<p style=”float:left”><!–adsense#SmallRect–></p>Now,it all boils down to 1 question. How to short list when there are so many Universities. I’ will show how to do it. I’m afraid, it involves some effort, but certainly you will be rewarded. If you guys wonder, how can I write like this. Because I followed the steps I have talked about and going to talk in in next post about short listing your dream 5-8 Universities.
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gr8 work dude….i can n i think everyone can relate exactly to wat u talk…simply fabulous…..never seen such precise advice…..
i m jus curious how hv u put together such a detailed blog wrt to presentation,style,formattin…after my univs selection n admit i wud like to learn a lot frm u…u r my mentor.
Thanx a lot for ur quick response…ur posts r quite practical…good work…lookin forward for ur next post…
After reading your blog. I am tempted to go to university after having 5 years of work experience. I think this time when I go, I will be having an end to end idea about the education program.
first of all i was amazed to see dis blog bcuz i had less hope of gettin into univ whn m gre score is jst 30 odd away frm 1000 n my acads r also on a verge of 1st class . i hav read dese posts i got the confidence now to apply for da univ this blog has helped me a lot
Great work!!! Keep it up!
Hi dude..Read your blog.Really encouraging Thanks a lot for the details.I am worried about my chances of getting admit in Us university..I ve got a score of 1040( verbal-300, Quants- 740).2nd attempt.
B.E - 63% with 3 backlogs and cleared it in the next immediate attempt
PUC(12th) -76%
SSLC - 82%
Vinay and Sri, thanks for your comments. Keep visiting the blog for more updates.
man i got 1310 score in gre….someway help me to figure out something gud
amazing work! keep it up! waiting for more….
This work of yours is really a boon to many of us aspiring to pursue MS.Your articles have a pragmatic approach rather than a general one.Keep writing them and we are always Thankful to you for rendering this great help!
Thanks everyone for your encouraging comments. I still haven’t answered all possible questions students will have in mind. I’m doing my best. Let your friends know about this blog.
hi ,
your articles r fabulous. it threw light on some aspects unknown to others.
keep on writing buddy
Thanks Priya. I’m doing my best.
hai,
i got i20 from npu(north westren polytechnic university)and iam waiting for acceptence from udm(university of detroit mercy).what i have to do now?is the npu is best for msee?plz reply me to my mail or at this point.
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Hi my name is vijay.
I have got admits in to Texas Tech univ and Kansas State univ for MS Civil Engg for fall 2008.
Which is better to go considering all aspects like Funding senerio of dept,Visa success rate,Part time jobs etc.
Please give me ur suggestion.
I am waiting for ur kind reply.
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