Re: (GRE Success! ) Select a Univ. from admits

Hello Akshay,

As a next step, try to identify students and graduates of the 3 schools, if
possible in the specific fields of interest. Find out about their
experience. Get a feel of what they think.

Sincerely,

Srihari

On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 11:03 PM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi Srihari,
>
> Thanks for your reply.
> Rutgers does not seem to be the best for Computer Vision among the 3
> schools. It has only 1 PhD student in the Vision related lab, moreover
> there are only 2 profs for Vision. I have a friend there and he told that
> many times the courses related to Vision gets cancelled there (it happened
> to him) due to less students enrolling. So in terms of repute it seems to
> be the best but not so good for research.
> People I have consulted, have suggested that Rutgers is good if I want to
> do the course for getting a job afterwards, but I am more interested in
> learning through research than job, so it does not look my best bet.
>
> The other two(UMC and UCF) are pretty good in terms of research for Vision.
>
> UCF has 2 Vision related labs which have around
>
> On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 12:14 AM, Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> Hello Akshay,
>>
>> Congratulations!
>>
>> Of your list, Rutgers is the better choice in terms of repute. You would
>> do better to go there, IMO. Do see if the other two schools have any other
>> factors that make them better for Vision and Imaging.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Srihari
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 8:47 AM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>
>>> **
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I have received accepts from the following universities for Master's in
>>> ECE for fall 2012:
>>>
>>> 1. Rutgers
>>> 2. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
>>> 3. Univ. of Central Florida
>>>
>>> I want go for a thesis based course and do research and specialization
>>> in Computer Vision/ Robot Vision/Image processing. I would also want to
>>> convert to a PhD if I find a good professor and research to work on.
>>>
>>> Please give your suggestions on the above univ.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Akshay Jain.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 12:01 AM, Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Good catch!
>>>>
>>>> My apologies.
>>>>
>>>> Good Luck,
>>>>
>>>> Srihari
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 11:29 AM, yamanoor sairam <yamanoorsai-/[email protected]
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Srihari,
>>>>>
>>>>> >>I think I would say all three schools are week, perhaps UNCC on this
>>>>> list is slightly better.
>>>>>
>>>>> week ? :P
>>>>>
>>>>> I thought that UNC Raleigh Campus is better than the Charlotte one.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sai
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>> *From:* Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]>
>>>>> *To:* [email protected]
>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, November 4, 2011 2:23 PM
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: (GRE Success! ) Profile evaluation
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Akshay,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I think I would say all three schools are week, perhaps UNCC on this
>>>>> list is slightly better.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good Luck,
>>>>>
>>>>> Srihari
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> Please express your views on
>>>>> 1. Univ. of North Carolina, Charlotte
>>>>> 2. Clemson Univ.
>>>>> 3. Southern Illinois Univ., Edwerdsville
>>>>> for MS in Electrical engg., specializing in Image Processing/computer
>>>>> vision.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks & Regards,
>>>>> Akshay Jain.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Srihari,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your reply. I'll try and find some better univ's good in my
>>>>> my course and get back to you with a revised list.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Akshay.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 11:14 PM, Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hello Akshay,
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, I just saw this. I don't think poor academics = application to
>>>>> low ranked schools. In any case, some of those schools you suggest are not
>>>>> going to add much value to your career goals at all. This is why I am not
>>>>> recommending most of the schools. Please do a deeper dive and get back to
>>>>> me. Also, focus on public schools, as opposed to schools like USC.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good Luck,
>>>>>
>>>>> Srihari
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hello Srihari,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your suggestions. I have shortlisted all these universities
>>>>> coz they are good in Image Processing/computer vision which is my
>>>>> specialization area. Moreover coz of my poor acads ( just 56%) and not so
>>>>> high GRE score (1260), I think I cannot get higher ranked university,
>>>>> though I have 15 months of work ex. in the same field.
>>>>> What are your thoughts on this?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks & Regards,
>>>>> Akshay Jain,
>>>>> Pune.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hello Akshay,
>>>>>
>>>>> I can only recommend 7 and 8 from this list. The other schools don't
>>>>> have great profiles.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good Luck,
>>>>>
>>>>> Srihari
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 6:13 AM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hello All,
>>>>>
>>>>> Pls add comments and my prospects of getting admit into this
>>>>> shortlisted list of universities. I am applying for Fall 2012 admit in ECE
>>>>> dept for specialization in Image processing/Computer vision.
>>>>>  My Profile:
>>>>> GRE 1260(790(quant) + 470(verbal) + 3.5)
>>>>> Acads: 56% (higher second class)from Pune uni.(E&TC engg)
>>>>> WorksEx: 14 months in Image processing
>>>>>
>>>>> The list goes like this:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Univ. Of Central Florida.
>>>>> 2. Santa Clara Uni.
>>>>> 3. Portland State Uni
>>>>> 4. Univ. Of Missouri, Columbia
>>>>> 5. Univ. of Louiville.
>>>>> 6. George Mason Univ.
>>>>> 7. Univ. of Texas, Arlington
>>>>> 8. Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks & Regards,
>>>>> Akshay Jain,
>>>>> Pune, India.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 3:19 AM, Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hello Akshay,
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry for the delay. I have been held up with certain urgent work.
>>>>> Here are the responses.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1.)In the univ. where it is allowed to take a certain no. of courses
>>>>> (may be 1 or 2) outside dept., will the credits of such courses count?
>>>>>
>>>>> It really depends on the University. Some will allow a few to count,
>>>>> some may not. You will have to do online research and contact them.
>>>>>
>>>>> 2.) Can you please throw some light on my prospects of getting admit
>>>>> in the listed universities.
>>>>>
>>>>> Akshay, do you have a short-listed set that would be easier to comment
>>>>> on?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 3.) Can you give me some information on Canadian Universities, if not
>>>>> any such good group like gre-success where I can ask my queries?
>>>>>
>>>>> I am not aware of other groups, but if you write a separate query with
>>>>> the subject, some of our group members could help address that. They might
>>>>> also know more about this.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Srihari
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:18 AM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hi Srihari,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks a lot for your comments.
>>>>> I have some ques:
>>>>> 1.)In the univ. where it is allowed to take a certain no. of courses
>>>>> (may be 1 or 2) outside dept., will the credits of such courses count?
>>>>> 2.) Can you please throw some light on my prospects of getting admit
>>>>> in the listed universities.
>>>>> 3.) Can you give me some information on Canadian Universities, if not
>>>>> any such good group like gre-success where I can ask my queries?
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Akshay Jain.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 4:03 AM, Srihari Yamanoor <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Akshay,
>>>>>
>>>>> This is a rather long list. You will be able to take courses
>>>>> elsewhere, but certain schools are strict about what coursework will be
>>>>> considered towards graduation. It would be advised that you contact the
>>>>> specific schools about this requirement. Dig in for comments:
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Akshay Jain <[email protected]>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> **
>>>>>
>>>>>  Hello there,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have shortlisted some universities for Master's application. Would
>>>>> like your precious comments on them. Just to remind,
>>>>> I have completed my engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication
>>>>> from Pune University. I am looking for Master's prospects emphasizing
>>>>> research in Image processing and Computer Vision.
>>>>> My credentials:
>>>>> GRE: 1270
>>>>> Acads: BE(E&TC) 56% aggregate
>>>>> TOEFL: 105
>>>>> Work Ex: 1 year(3 projects) in Image processing.
>>>>>
>>>>> As many of the universities have CV and IP courses in Computer Science
>>>>> dept and I am an E&TC engineer, is it possible that I take admission for
>>>>> Master's in ECE department and take a couple of courses in Computer
>>>>> Engineering and Science department that would add in my prescribed credit
>>>>> hours. I do not want to join as Master's in  Computer Science department,
>>>>> as that would require me to take some extra courses.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am considering the following universities with respect to my
>>>>> specialization. Please add your comments about the univ. and my prospects
>>>>> of getting admission in them.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. University of Texas, Arlington.
>>>>> 2. Texas Tech University.
>>>>> 3. Rochester Institute of technology.
>>>>> 4. Florida State University.
>>>>> 5. Portland State university
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I would take out 2, 4 and 5 unless they have specific courses not
>>>>> offered elsewhere.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>  6. Oklahoma State university.
>>>>> 7. Univ. Of South Florida
>>>>> 8. Univ. Of Missouri, Columbia
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I am not sure of any of the above.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 9. Univ. Of North Carolina, Charlotte
>>>>> 10. Univ of Houston
>>>>> 11. Utah State Univ.
>>>>> 12 Polytechnic Institute of New York.
>>>>> 13. Univ of California, Riverside
>>>>> 14. University of Illinois, Chicago
>>>>>
>>>>> Of these, 9, 13 and 14 are the only ones I would consider. UC
>>>>> Riverside is expensive, as are all UCs, so be sure you are applying for the
>>>>> value.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 15. Univ. of Louiseville
>>>>> 16. Univ. of Miami
>>>>> 17. Univ of Central Florida
>>>>> 18. Rutgers
>>>>> 19. RPI
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rutgers and RPI are the only ones I would consider in this list.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Waiting for your comments
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Akshay Jain.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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