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Profiles Of All Applicants To TU Delft In Civil Engineering Fall 2009 Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy Edulix Screenname: swa3 Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760 GRE Verbal: 460 GRE Analytical/AWA: 4 TOEFL: 110 Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal UG Department: Civil Engineering UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale) Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union, part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental Engineer. Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating Universities across Europe. Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009) 8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) 11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009) Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University 2. North Carolina State University 3. University of California, Los Angeles 4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver) 5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To TU Delft

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 460

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

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Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Mitrasah k nimesh

Edulix Screenname: mitrasah

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: Punjab Engineering college chandigarh deemed university

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Mechanical Engineering

UG Grade: 63.27 (%)

Addn. info: Branch Topper 74.25%

Misc. info: 3 Years of work Experience in Water filtration company

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

6. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University ($9000 as Scholarship, but still 35K is costly)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

3. University of Cincinnati (Offer Letter was sent: Awaiting reponse. Status check: No info about

aid, no e mail.)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (3 Years of work experience in water

filtration company No Info about funding)

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Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

2. TU Delft (My Application was late. Reason for rejection: Non civil or environmental

background.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Profiles Of All Applicants

To Georgia Institute of Technology

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2008

Personal Info.: Name: Harshad S Phadnis

Edulix Screenname: Welsh Konig

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I.

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Dept rank: 6/73 2. Completed 2months under IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme in the

field in which I have applied 3. Winter internship at Reliance, but this is not the field for which I

have applied 4. 3-4 projects done in college 5. A profile that I think is decent: college level

football player, TPP contests won, quizzes won, GS of CEA 6. an SOP that I am proud of 7.

Recos (which I think are strong, didnt get a chance to see them) from IITB prof, HOD & a prof:

all PhDs

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Geosystems Engg.], Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [GeoEngineering], Fall 2008)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

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10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of California, Berkeley

5. University of California, Los Angeles

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

9. University of Texas at Austin

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Georgia Institute of Technology

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik Ananth

Edulix Screenname: Karthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: S.V.C.E

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 74.6 (%)

Misc. info: Apart from Acads,Proficient in extra curricular actvities like Public Speaking, Mimicry,Music and

dance. Part of the College band that has won in many Prestigious cultural competitions. Student

Representative for my department for the year 2007-08 Good LoR's and a Strong SOP

Applications: 1. Columbia University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

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7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

6. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Columbia University (Actually it is Earth and environmental engineering)

2. Purdue University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Colorado (university of Colorado at boulder :))

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Harish Sangireddy

Edulix Screenname: harish123

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institue of Technology Rourkela

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.05 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Misc. info: Two National Level papers, Projects at IIT Roorkee, Apprentice in Water Resources, Strong FInal

year project and strong recos from Profs and Manager at Work. 2 years of work exp with

Accneture.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No Aid)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (AID yet to be decided)

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Rejects: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

2. National University of Singapore (cudnt give scholarship hence rejected!)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Haritha Malladi

Edulix Screenname: h.malladi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 730

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 119

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area of concentration- Construction/Infrastructure Materials

Misc. info: | Won numerous acclamations in many extra curricular activities, executive positions in numerous

student activity clubs, won paper presentation events, etc. | Did Industrial Training at ISRO for

one month. | One more IT @ Hyd Expressways Limited, on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road

Project | Got selected for by the Indian Academy of Sciences as a Summer Research Fellow and

worked at IGCAR, Kalpakkam in summer 2008. | Got selected for the WISE programme of

DAAD and interned at RWTH Aachen Univeristy, Germany in summer 2009. | Current research

project- "Performance Evaluation of Modified Bituminous Mixes" as a part of undergraduate

thesis.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Northwestern University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits:

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1. Clemson University

2. North Carolina State University (RA)

3. University of Florida

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (No aid.)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3. Northwestern University

4. Texas A&M University (Couldn't give a damn!)

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

6. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Preetham AM

Edulix Screenname: preethamam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 350

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 80.9 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Strructures], Fall 2010)

5. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Through email on Jan 21st)

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Ohio State University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Florida

7. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (Through email on Feb 5th)

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: BIT Mesra

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.56 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1 national confrence paper (1st) 1 national cntest paper (top 8) 1 international cnfrence paper 2

papers under review

Misc. info: hav done social wrk related to education n environment

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

4. University of Arizona (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ph.D. Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No funding.. via email)

2. Rutgers University

3. Stanford University (recvd a packet at home.. no email..)

4. University of Arizona

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (no funding, via email)

6. University of Iowa (Safe admit..)

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley (:'( ....via email)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (wtf?)

3. University of Texas at Austin (via status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (No reason provided :O)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Stanford University

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: ms09_10

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 780

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

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TOEFL: 120

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Allahabad

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have written/co-written 4 papers. Among them is a paper on MR fluids (my area of interest) to

be presented at the Tokyo Institute of Technology this spring. as for the others one is in the field

of transportation engg presented at an international conference and 2 based on gis technology at a

national seminar and workshops. i have presented and won all 3 years in national level paper

presentation events. am told my sop is very well written. recommendations from faculty include

professor who taught structural based subjects and thesis supervisor (thesis on seismic

vulnerability analysis and retrofitting of structures). Final recco from professor at IIT-B under

whom i worked under on MR fluids.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: S C Kasera

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 550

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 104

Acad. Info.: UG College: Shree ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering Collegege

UG University: University of Nagpur, Nagpur

UG Department: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Applications: 1. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Carnegie Mellon University (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engineering], Fall 2010)

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4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Virginia (MS ECE [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: meghana padigala

Edulix Screenname: meghana.p

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 720

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Warangal

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.28 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area-Construction Materials

Misc. info: Industrial training in IVRCL and IITM Summer fellow 2009

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

2. Columbia University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

4. Oregon State University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University

2. Oregon State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Vikram Kapoor

Edulix Screenname: vicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 650

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

UG University: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

UG Department: Biomedical Engineering

UG Grade: 8.9 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: B.Tech Biotechnology (Applying for MS Environmental Engg)

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Env Science [Biological & Agricultural], Fall 2010)

3. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Chaitanya Mehta

Edulix Screenname: Chaitanyarmehta

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.5 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Currently President Rotaract Club of Bombay West, Assistantships with structural consultant

since may 2008- till current. + internship Rambol IMIsoft, Hyderabad- Telecom tower Design

summer 08+intership local 07.

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Misc. info: Internship, assistantships, soft skills. good SOP n LoR from project guide and intership guide...

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (no funding. but great program and really cheap!!)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (no funding)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (too expensive..but what amazing research!!)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (brilliant university!! best for structures and really cheap

tuition..must try for all..)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Srinidhi

Edulix Screenname: srinidhi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 590

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 118

Acad. Info.: UG College: SPCE

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 0 (%)

Applications: 1. California Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Env Science [Air Quality], Fall 2010)

2. Carnegie Mellon University (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

5. Stanford University (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, Berkeley (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Southern California (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D. Civil [Env Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Carnegie Mellon University

2. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Kinra fellowship!)

Rejects: 1. California Institute of Technology

2. Georgia Institute of Technology

3. Princeton University

4. Stanford University

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5. University of California, Berkeley

6. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: MJ

Edulix Screenname: tjchin88

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 118

Acad. Info.: UG College: Jeppiaar Engg College

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Biomedical Engineering

UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: B.Tech BIO TECHNOLOGY

Misc. info: Have done my final year project at Nestle's coffee factory in the waste water treatment plant. Have

been the head of the girls wing in NCC in college. Have hosted many events in college. Was an

editor of the college symposium magazine and helped in organising events. Not much of research

experience as such.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Env Science [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

3. State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (MS Env

Science [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MS Env Science [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No aid)

2. Purdue University (No aid)

3. State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (No aid)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

3. Nanyang Technological University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Personal Info.: Name: Savini Nenmini

Edulix Screenname: snenmini

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 670

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Jaipur

UG University: Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.66 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Admits from Stanford and Purdue

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Atmosphere/Energy], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No aid)

2. Purdue University (No Aid Yet)

3. Stanford University (No Financial Aid)

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Jayanthi Gopal

Edulix Screenname: jayanthigopal

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 113

Acad. Info.: UG College: M.N.I.T Jaipur

UG University: Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.5 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering and Science], Fall

2010)

2. Princeton University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and Science], Fall 2010)

3. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and Science], Fall

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2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and

Science], Fall 2010)

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and

Science], Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and

Science], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Princeton University

3. University of California, Berkeley

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

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7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Iowa

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2010

Personal Info.: Name: Devi

Edulix Screenname: deev

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: SVCE

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 84 (%)

Misc. info: work ex: 1) 1 yr in CTS- software testing(mainframe testing in healthcare domain), 2) 3 months

internship in CPCL- energy management, 3) 3 months internship in anna univ- water quality and

EIA, 4) currently intern @ IITM- environmental engineering and water resources

Applications: 1. Drexel University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and Water Resources Engg], Fall 2010)

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3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Rutgers University

3. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Iowa

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: BIT Mesra

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.56 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1 national confrence paper (1st) 1 national cntest paper (top 8) 1 international cnfrence paper 2

papers under review

Misc. info: hav done social wrk related to education n environment

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

4. University of Arizona (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ph.D. Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No funding.. via email)

2. Rutgers University

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3. Stanford University (recvd a packet at home.. no email..)

4. University of Arizona

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (no funding, via email)

6. University of Iowa (Safe admit..)

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley (:'( ....via email)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (wtf?)

3. University of Texas at Austin (via status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (No reason provided :O)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Stanford University

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

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10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Punith Naik

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 3.51 (4 point scale)

Misc. info:

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1 Conference Paper, 3 years work experience, Masters in U.S (Chemical Engineering), 3 years

research Experience

Applications: 1. Colorado School of Mines (Ph.D. Env Science, Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

4. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Delaware (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

10. Washington State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Washington University in Saint Louis (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Full Funding)

2. University of Iowa (Being Considered for FInancial Aid)

Rejects: 1. Colorado School of Mines

2. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg

3. Texas A&M University (Withdrew my application)

4. Vanderbilt University

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

6. Washington University in Saint Louis

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To Kansas State University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 460

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

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Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Vaibhav Pitale

Edulix Screenname: Vaibhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 630

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: Datta Meghe College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 57 (%)

Misc. info: I have a Paper published in the proceedings of a National Conference held at NIT, Hamirpur

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Florida International University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Northeastern University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

7. Stevens Institute of Technology (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2010)

8. Syracuse University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

9. Texas A&M University, Kingsville (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Kansas, Lawrence (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2010)

12. Wayne State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

13. West Virginia University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Stevens Institute of Technology

2. Syracuse University (Got a 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship)

3. Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Kansas State University

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3. Northeastern University

4. University of Kansas, Lawrence

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Profiles Of All Applicants

To North Carolina State University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2008

Personal Info.: Name: roshni

Edulix Screenname: roshni

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 101

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sardar Patel College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 65 (%)

Addn. info: want to do MS in civil rather structural engineering.

Misc. info: Job experience till date in the civil rather structural engineering field - 2yrs in structural design

engineering in TATA Consulting Engineers..good projects on job... Extra curricular activities-

winner of several paper presentation competitions, debate,quiz etc.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

3. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Rimal M Patel

Edulix Screenname: _sHocK

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 103

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.65 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 3 Projects- 1. @ VSSC, Trivandrum , related to structural vibrations 2. @ coll, involved water

quality prediction using neural networks in MATLAB. 3 . @ coll final year project - Traffic signal

co-ordination using PASSER V. Member of various clubs at college and part of event organizing

committees. (the usual... ) Thats it.. 3 recos- 2 from coll and 1 from project guide at vssc. Good

SOP (afaik.... :P) and motivation to study inspite of having a decent job offer and in the times of

US economic crisis..

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tansportation], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

3. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: jammy

Edulix Screenname: jammy271

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 400

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-Pilani

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.85 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: work experience of 1 year in IT industry.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. University of Kentucky (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Kentucky

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ((Thank God!!) This is My Dream)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Cincinnati

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Lakshmi R

Edulix Screenname: lraj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76.21 (%)

Addn. info: Want to do MS in Civil (Transportation engineering)

Misc. info: Project Associate in Transportation Division,iit madras no industrial trainings, no publications

Few extra curriculars...

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Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (Rejected on 27/02/2009)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik Ananth

Edulix Screenname: Karthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: S.V.C.E

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 74.6 (%)

Misc. info: Apart from Acads,Proficient in extra curricular actvities like Public Speaking, Mimicry,Music and

dance. Part of the College band that has won in many Prestigious cultural competitions. Student

Representative for my department for the year 2007-08 Good LoR's and a Strong SOP

Applications: 1. Columbia University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

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4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

6. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Columbia University (Actually it is Earth and environmental engineering)

2. Purdue University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Colorado (university of Colorado at boulder :))

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Gururaj

Edulix Screenname: gururaj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology,Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: I have a 3 projects in water resources. Two from my college and an another one from Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore. I also have a project in structures in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore(IISc) . I have presented a paper in a natioinal level symposium in my college in

structures.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Computer Aided Engineering in Civil engineering],

Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Information Technology in Civil

engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (No mention abt schol)

2. Purdue University (No decision abt schol.yet)

3. Texas A&M University (No mention abt schol)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No schol)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted:

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1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: kamalika pal

Edulix Screenname: rhymjhim

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Malaviya National Institute of technology,jaipur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: i rank 7th in my department in a class of 44 students

Misc. info: won 1st prize in state level tech exhibition,participaton certi for design in iit-bombay,organized

various events aswell

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clemson University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. University of California, San Diego

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kartik Radhakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: kartik-civil

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 107

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Acad. Info.: UG College: VNIT, Nagpur

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.73 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Goin for Virginia Tech for MS in Environmental Engineering, was a tough decision to leave out

TAMU.. :)

Misc. info: I had a 2 years work ex & it helped.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University (Was always my dream univ, but was tough to leave it out fr Virginia

Tech, which i heard is better fr my branch.. I hope my decision is proven rite... :))

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My 1st admit, but received its I20 last :))

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Another jolt fr me, coz der ws no correspondence watsoever by them aftr

my application. Even for the decision, I'd to mail & ask them.. Seems its too sought after a

university..)

2. University of Texas at Austin (Took a loong time, but the inevitable had to happen, this ws my

ambi & drm univ...)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Lekshmi S R

Edulix Screenname: coollechu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 420

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

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4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University ((gt to kno thru status chk))

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University ((due to large no of applicants and limited no of seats.........:( ))

2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: YASHODATT C D

Edulix Screenname: yashodattcd

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 91

Acad. Info.: UG College: COEP-PUNE

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Strucutural engg.], Fall 2009)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural and earthquake engg.], Fall

2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [str. Engg.], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 460

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

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Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

Personal Info.: Name: Ganesh Mallya

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

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TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 96 (%)

Addn. info: Gold Medal Best Student Award

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Hydrology], Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (Ph.D. Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [CEM], Fall 2009)

7. Nanyang Technological University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

8. Chalmers University of Technology (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

9. University of Stuttgart (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Not funded)

2. North Carolina State University (Not funded)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (Not funded)

4. Purdue University (Not funded)

5. University of Cincinnati (Fully funded)

6. Nanyang Technological University (Fully funded)

7. Chalmers University of Technology

8. University of Stuttgart (Funded)

Rejects: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Applying 2nd time.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Abhishek Bawiskar

Edulix Screenname: Abhishek

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

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UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: KVPY fellow, summer research projects at IITB (2) and IISc, presentation at an int'l conference,

paper published in an int'l journal (not very hi-fi journal), will get strong reccos from project guide

who's also prof for few courses in college, director of college 'coz i've been involved in many co-

cirriculars and project guide in IITB...

Applications: 1. Cornell University (Ph.D. Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (offered admission for phd, although had applied for ms)

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Purdue University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Princeton University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Purdue University

Personal Info.: Name: Manan Shah

Edulix Screenname: emanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.1 (10 point scale)

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Addn. info: Topper of the Class

Misc. info: 2 summer internships, Good LORs and SOP, CESA president, College Senate Member and First

in class throughout right from first year diploma(in Construction Technology) to 3rd year Degree

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall

2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Engineering and Project Management], Fall

2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management],

Fall 2010)

8. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Masters in Construction Management], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Project Management],

Fall 2010)

10. University of Washington (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Via Email on Nov 30, it asked to check the status)

2. University of Colorado (Funding decision pending)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No Funding...notified by an Email)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. University of Southern California (Directly sent the I20 via courier on Dec 4)

6. University of Washington

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Dept recommended but Grad school refused to recognize my diploma as

Bachelors and they need 4 yrs of bachelors)

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Texas at Austin (Via Status Check)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Via status check on 4th March)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Haritha Malladi

Edulix Screenname: h.malladi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 730

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 119

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 7.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area of concentration- Construction/Infrastructure Materials

Misc. info: | Won numerous acclamations in many extra curricular activities, executive positions in numerous

student activity clubs, won paper presentation events, etc. | Did Industrial Training at ISRO for

one month. | One more IT @ Hyd Expressways Limited, on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road

Project | Got selected for by the Indian Academy of Sciences as a Summer Research Fellow and

worked at IGCAR, Kalpakkam in summer 2008. | Got selected for the WISE programme of

DAAD and interned at RWTH Aachen Univeristy, Germany in summer 2009. | Current research

project- "Performance Evaluation of Modified Bituminous Mixes" as a part of undergraduate

thesis.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Northwestern University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University

2. North Carolina State University (RA)

3. University of Florida

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (No aid.)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3. Northwestern University

4. Texas A&M University (Couldn't give a damn!)

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

6. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Bellam Srigiri Shankar

Edulix Screenname: Srigiri Shankar

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 7.74 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1. Selected for 2 companies in campus placements in a. Tata Consultancy Services and b. National

Mineral Development Corporation (as Assistant Manager) 2. President of NIT Durgapur Civil

Engg Society during my final year.

Misc. info: 1. Working as Assistant Manager(Projects) in a startup firm by an ISB graduate c/o Indian School

if Business-Hyderabad. (Will have 1 year of work exp by Fall 2010 for admission in the univ) 2.

On site Vocational Training in Asia's largest Sewage Treatment Plant by Nagarjuna Constructions

Company at Hyderabad 3. Summer Training at The Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and

Highways, Andaman Lakhadweep Harbour Works, A&N Islands. 4. Internship in Construction

Project Management at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad 5. Technical Education Quality

Improvement Programme (TEQIP) funded project at NIT Durgapur 6. 3 Academic projects a.

Complete planning and designing of 4 storey Administrative building at NIT Durgapur b.

Management of Irrigation tanks in Andhra Pradesh c. Solid waste management in and around

Durgapur Municipal area 7. Paper selected for publication and technical paper presentation in

ICONSWM (International Conference on Solid Waste Management) held in Kolkata, Nov 4-6,

2009. 8. Recommendation letter from the HOD, a Prof., a Lecturere (A Green Talent Awardee by

the German Govt.) and the Principal of the PMC am working in right now. 9. Software knowledge

in : Autocad, Staadpro, MS Project, Primavera, Autodesk Revit (Learning) Softwares learnt as a

hobby: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Maxon Cinema 4D

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

2. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

5. Stanford University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. Purdue University

5. Texas A&M University

6. University of Maryland at College Park

Rejects: 1. Stanford University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Texas A&M University

Personal Info.: Name: maanitraj

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

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Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Nirma University, Ahmedabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.98 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Am 2nd in class of 60 2. Lots of paper presentations various subjects. a)structures b)

transportation c)environmental d)fluid mechanics e)Water resources 3.Good recommendation

letters 4 GR8 SOP

Applications: 1. The Johns Hopkins University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall

2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. The Johns Hopkins University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Purdue University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Southern California

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Preetham AM

Edulix Screenname: preethamam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 350

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 80.9 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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4. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Strructures], Fall 2010)

5. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Through email on Jan 21st)

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Ohio State University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Florida

7. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (Through email on Feb 5th)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SUNDARA RAMAN C

Edulix Screenname: csu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 690

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 86

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-PILANI

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 15 Months Work Experience in BHEL 6 Months Internship In IVRCL Infra Structures 3 Projects

in Civil Engineerin during Under Graduation 2 Reco from Professors of BITS One Reco from

AGM/BHEL

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. National University of Singapore (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits:

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1. Arizona State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. Nanyang Technological University

6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

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11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Ashfaq Syed

Edulix Screenname: Ashfaq

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 590

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: College Of Engineering Guindy

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.29 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1.) Presented tech papers and won in 2 symposiums 2.) Member of Rotatact 3.) Coordinator of

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Dept Symposium 4.) Won turbine modelling event 5.) 1 month in-plant training at a Construction

Firm 6.)Decent SOP and LOR's (from Dean, Former HOD and asst. Prof)

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Application Package Sent 31st october. Received on 11th nov.

Decision on 25th Nov.)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: North Carolina State University

Personal Info.: Name: S C Kasera

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 550

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 104

Acad. Info.: UG College: Shree ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering Collegege

UG University: University of Nagpur, Nagpur

UG Department: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Applications: 1. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Carnegie Mellon University (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engineering], Fall 2010)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Virginia (MS ECE [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

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Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: manthav

Edulix Screenname: manthav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 410

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

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Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.63 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Did Summer interns in NGRI 2. Industrial training in L& T 3. Worked in Accenture for 2yrs

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [ConstMngmt], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: nishant verma

Edulix Screenname: nishantverma

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 290

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 79

Acad. Info.: UG College: D.Y.Patil Colege of Engg

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 70 (%)

Addn. info: department topper

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Utah (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

2. University of Florida

3. University of Texas at Arlington

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Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

Waitlisted: 1. University of Utah

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Punith Naik

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 3.51 (4 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Conference Paper, 3 years work experience, Masters in U.S (Chemical Engineering), 3 years

research Experience

Applications: 1. Colorado School of Mines (Ph.D. Env Science, Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

4. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Delaware (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

10. Washington State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Washington University in Saint Louis (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Full Funding)

2. University of Iowa (Being Considered for FInancial Aid)

Rejects: 1. Colorado School of Mines

2. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg

3. Texas A&M University (Withdrew my application)

4. Vanderbilt University

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

6. Washington University in Saint Louis

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SAGAR

Edulix Screenname: sagarmjadhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 95

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 62.4 (%)

Addn. info: ..

Misc. info: ..

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Savini Nenmini

Edulix Screenname: snenmini

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 670

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Jaipur

UG University: Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 8.66 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Admits from Stanford and Purdue

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Atmosphere/Energy], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No aid)

2. Purdue University (No Aid Yet)

3. Stanford University (No Financial Aid)

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Akshay

Edulix Screenname: Radhakunjc11

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: SARDAR PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 68 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College) (MS Civil

[STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M International University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia International University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Michigan State University

Rejects:

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1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Florida

3. Virginia International University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Spring 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Balaji Sivaramakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: Balaji Sivaramakrishnan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: PSG College of Technology

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1) Was awarded 'Best Outgoing Student' by the college Alumni Association. 2) Overall 3rd rank

in the department. 3) Many extra and co-curricular activities.

Misc. info: Totally 6 paper presentations. 3 national and 3 intra college.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Got the result on July 20.)

2. Texas A&M University (Sent the application packet in the first week of July and got the result

on August 2.)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Texas at Austin

Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects:

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None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Profiles Of All Applicants

To Purdue University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2008

Personal Info.: Name: Harshad S Phadnis

Edulix Screenname: Welsh Konig

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I.

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Dept rank: 6/73 2. Completed 2months under IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme in the

field in which I have applied 3. Winter internship at Reliance, but this is not the field for which I

have applied 4. 3-4 projects done in college 5. A profile that I think is decent: college level

football player, TPP contests won, quizzes won, GS of CEA 6. an SOP that I am proud of 7.

Recos (which I think are strong, didnt get a chance to see them) from IITB prof, HOD & a prof:

all PhDs

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Geosystems Engg.], Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [GeoEngineering], Fall 2008)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

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2. Purdue University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of California, Berkeley

5. University of California, Los Angeles

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

9. University of Texas at Austin

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Georgia Institute of Technology

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Anupam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 116

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

5. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Transpo], Fall 2008)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Communication from prof for assistantship. Yet to

recieve a confirmation)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik Ananth

Edulix Screenname: Karthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: S.V.C.E

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 74.6 (%)

Misc. info: Apart from Acads,Proficient in extra curricular actvities like Public Speaking, Mimicry,Music and

dance. Part of the College band that has won in many Prestigious cultural competitions. Student

Representative for my department for the year 2007-08 Good LoR's and a Strong SOP

Applications: 1. Columbia University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

6. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Columbia University (Actually it is Earth and environmental engineering)

2. Purdue University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Colorado (university of Colorado at boulder :))

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Gururaj

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Edulix Screenname: gururaj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology,Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: I have a 3 projects in water resources. Two from my college and an another one from Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore. I also have a project in structures in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore(IISc) . I have presented a paper in a natioinal level symposium in my college in

structures.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Computer Aided Engineering in Civil engineering],

Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Information Technology in Civil

engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (No mention abt schol)

2. Purdue University (No decision abt schol.yet)

3. Texas A&M University (No mention abt schol)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No schol)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Deepak Raghunathan

Edulix Screenname: deepakrgn

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: TKM College ofEngineering

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

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Addn. info: 1.5 years experience in Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. The field though is not relevant to the course am

applying. Lots of extracurricular activities in school and college. Member of ISTE and NSS

organizations in college.

Misc. info: LoRs from 2 Phd profs and 1 from HOD,Civil Department at TKM College of Engineering,

Kollam.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Utah (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Pennsylvania State University (No funding offered.)

2. University of Cincinnati (My 4th admit. Comes with UGS scholarship of 19068$. Got to know

the decision via mail. Sent the packets late by say Feb 22nd. I may not go here though.)

3. University of Utah (My 2nd Admit. Got to know the decision via mail. They have offered me a

graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship worth 19680$, a health insurance waiver and

$2000 scholarship. Am really excited about this. Thanks 2 d Almighty)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My first admit after a string of 4 rejects.

Very special to me. Got to know via status check. Will be getting a postal mail shortly.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (Got to know via AIS. An ambi option for me, I wanted to crack it

badly but fate had something else in store for me.)

2. University of Florida (A shocker. Got the decision via mail. Was a mod/safe option for me.

Was almost sure that I would crack it. Isne mere confidence ki dhajiya udaa di.)

3. University of Texas at Austin (Was always an ambi in my list. Came to know the decision via

status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Very ambi. I was expecting a reject anytime. Came to know

about the reject via mail.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Ashwat Narayanan

Edulix Screenname: Ashwat Narayanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 650

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: SRM Engineering College

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UG University: SRM University

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.4 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Paper Presentation Strong SoP and Lor 2 years relevant work ex

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. University of California, Davis (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: bhavna

Edulix Screenname: bhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: GITAM

UG University: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: rank 6 in a class of 60

Misc. info: internship at PBS&J for a period of 5 weeks

Applications: 1. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Kentucky (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (no schol)

2. University of Kentucky

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

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2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kartik Radhakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: kartik-civil

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: VNIT, Nagpur

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.73 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Goin for Virginia Tech for MS in Environmental Engineering, was a tough decision to leave out

TAMU.. :)

Misc. info: I had a 2 years work ex & it helped.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University (Was always my dream univ, but was tough to leave it out fr Virginia

Tech, which i heard is better fr my branch.. I hope my decision is proven rite... :))

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My 1st admit, but received its I20 last :))

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Another jolt fr me, coz der ws no correspondence watsoever by them aftr

my application. Even for the decision, I'd to mail & ask them.. Seems its too sought after a

university..)

2. University of Texas at Austin (Took a loong time, but the inevitable had to happen, this ws my

ambi & drm univ...)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Personal Info.: Name: YASHODATT C D

Edulix Screenname: yashodattcd

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 91

Acad. Info.: UG College: COEP-PUNE

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Strucutural engg.], Fall 2009)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural and earthquake engg.], Fall

2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [str. Engg.], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 460

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

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Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

Personal Info.: Name: Ganesh Mallya

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 96 (%)

Addn. info: Gold Medal Best Student Award

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Hydrology], Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (Ph.D. Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [CEM], Fall 2009)

7. Nanyang Technological University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

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8. Chalmers University of Technology (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

9. University of Stuttgart (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Not funded)

2. North Carolina State University (Not funded)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (Not funded)

4. Purdue University (Not funded)

5. University of Cincinnati (Fully funded)

6. Nanyang Technological University (Fully funded)

7. Chalmers University of Technology

8. University of Stuttgart (Funded)

Rejects: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Applying 2nd time.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Abhishek Bawiskar

Edulix Screenname: Abhishek

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: KVPY fellow, summer research projects at IITB (2) and IISc, presentation at an int'l conference,

paper published in an int'l journal (not very hi-fi journal), will get strong reccos from project guide

who's also prof for few courses in college, director of college 'coz i've been involved in many co-

cirriculars and project guide in IITB...

Applications: 1. Cornell University (Ph.D. Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (offered admission for phd, although had applied for ms)

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Purdue University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Princeton University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Purdue University

Personal Info.: Name: Manan Shah

Edulix Screenname: emanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.1 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Topper of the Class

Misc. info: 2 summer internships, Good LORs and SOP, CESA president, College Senate Member and First

in class throughout right from first year diploma(in Construction Technology) to 3rd year Degree

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall

2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Engineering and Project Management], Fall

2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management],

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Fall 2010)

8. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Masters in Construction Management], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Project Management],

Fall 2010)

10. University of Washington (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Via Email on Nov 30, it asked to check the status)

2. University of Colorado (Funding decision pending)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No Funding...notified by an Email)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. University of Southern California (Directly sent the I20 via courier on Dec 4)

6. University of Washington

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Dept recommended but Grad school refused to recognize my diploma as

Bachelors and they need 4 yrs of bachelors)

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Texas at Austin (Via Status Check)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Via status check on 4th March)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Bellam Srigiri Shankar

Edulix Screenname: Srigiri Shankar

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.74 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1. Selected for 2 companies in campus placements in a. Tata Consultancy Services and b. National

Mineral Development Corporation (as Assistant Manager) 2. President of NIT Durgapur Civil

Engg Society during my final year.

Misc. info: 1. Working as Assistant Manager(Projects) in a startup firm by an ISB graduate c/o Indian School

if Business-Hyderabad. (Will have 1 year of work exp by Fall 2010 for admission in the univ) 2.

On site Vocational Training in Asia's largest Sewage Treatment Plant by Nagarjuna Constructions

Company at Hyderabad 3. Summer Training at The Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and

Highways, Andaman Lakhadweep Harbour Works, A&N Islands. 4. Internship in Construction

Project Management at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad 5. Technical Education Quality

Improvement Programme (TEQIP) funded project at NIT Durgapur 6. 3 Academic projects a.

Complete planning and designing of 4 storey Administrative building at NIT Durgapur b.

Management of Irrigation tanks in Andhra Pradesh c. Solid waste management in and around

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Durgapur Municipal area 7. Paper selected for publication and technical paper presentation in

ICONSWM (International Conference on Solid Waste Management) held in Kolkata, Nov 4-6,

2009. 8. Recommendation letter from the HOD, a Prof., a Lecturere (A Green Talent Awardee by

the German Govt.) and the Principal of the PMC am working in right now. 9. Software knowledge

in : Autocad, Staadpro, MS Project, Primavera, Autodesk Revit (Learning) Softwares learnt as a

hobby: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Maxon Cinema 4D

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

2. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

5. Stanford University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. Purdue University

5. Texas A&M University

6. University of Maryland at College Park

Rejects: 1. Stanford University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Texas A&M University

Personal Info.: Name: maanitraj

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Nirma University, Ahmedabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.98 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Am 2nd in class of 60 2. Lots of paper presentations various subjects. a)structures b)

transportation c)environmental d)fluid mechanics e)Water resources 3.Good recommendation

letters 4 GR8 SOP

Applications: 1. The Johns Hopkins University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall

2010)

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7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. The Johns Hopkins University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Purdue University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Southern California

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: ms09_10

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 780

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 120

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Allahabad

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have written/co-written 4 papers. Among them is a paper on MR fluids (my area of interest) to

be presented at the Tokyo Institute of Technology this spring. as for the others one is in the field

of transportation engg presented at an international conference and 2 based on gis technology at a

national seminar and workshops. i have presented and won all 3 years in national level paper

presentation events. am told my sop is very well written. recommendations from faculty include

professor who taught structural based subjects and thesis supervisor (thesis on seismic

vulnerability analysis and retrofitting of structures). Final recco from professor at IIT-B under

whom i worked under on MR fluids.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

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11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

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4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: meghana padigala

Edulix Screenname: meghana.p

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 720

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Warangal

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.28 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area-Construction Materials

Misc. info: Industrial training in IVRCL and IITM Summer fellow 2009

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

2. Columbia University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

4. Oregon State University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University

2. Oregon State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College:

UG University:

UG Department: UG Grade: 0 ()

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Soumya Anantharaman

Edulix Screenname: soumi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 560

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: Meenakshi Sundararajan Engg Coll

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering

UG Grade: 86.3 (%)

Addn. info: 1. mini project on design of residential green building 2. main project on a similar topic under a

LEED consultant

Misc. info: I have a decent SOP and LOR. I wanna do sustainable design/ Architectural engg/ building

systems engg

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [building systems engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

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6. University of Kansas, Lawrence (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: DreamSchool

Edulix Screenname: DreamSchool

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 590

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology(BUET) Best Engineering

School in Bangladesh

UG University: UG Department: Mechanical Engineering

UG Grade: 3.8 (4 point scale)

Addn. info: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University, Al, USA; GPA:4.00/4.00; 5

conference paper in USA; 1 Journal pending 2yrs work experience in an Aerospace Company in

USA

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

6. University of Colorado (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

8. University of Maryland at College Park (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall 2010)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Mech [Nano/Bio/Energy], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University

2. University of Colorado

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (21500/yr GRA + $2000 Fellowship)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Weird admission policy, as some of my friends with a much

lower profile got in there easily before and that's why I never liked that place.)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of California, Berkeley (I would suggest all BUETians(ME only) not to apply over

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there as its a complete waste of money & time unless you have a MS from top notch US school)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik N.S.S.L.N

Edulix Screenname: nookala

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.22 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Four Projects at NITC, One in Offshore structures, two in Geotechnical Engg, and one related to

geo-environmental engg. Intern at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Good Sop and

Recos.

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Ocean Engg Program], Fall 2010)

3. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. Delft University of Technology (MS Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University

2. University of Florida

3. Delft University of Technology

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

4. National University of Singapore (extremely disappointed at this............:( though it would be a

yes.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sandeep Reddy

Edulix Screenname: Sandy_bits

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

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TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.6 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 international conference paper. 5 national level projects. 2 award winning. Intern at SERC,

chennai for 6 months. A paper in Seismic base Isolation under review

Applications: 1. Michigan Technological University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Rice University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures and earthquake], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Utah State University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (no reason given)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Adarsa Nepali

Edulix Screenname: drrgrr

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 750

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: Insitute Of Engineerng, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: IOE, TU is the best place for engineering studies in Nepal.

Misc. info: LoR: 6 out of 10 SoP: 8 out of 10 Work Experience: 1 year in related field

Applications: 1. Cornell University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

4. Rice University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

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8. University of Alberta (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Vaibhav Pitale

Edulix Screenname: Vaibhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 630

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: Datta Meghe College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 57 (%)

Misc. info: I have a Paper published in the proceedings of a National Conference held at NIT, Hamirpur

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Florida International University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Northeastern University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

7. Stevens Institute of Technology (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2010)

8. Syracuse University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

9. Texas A&M University, Kingsville (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Kansas, Lawrence (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2010)

12. Wayne State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

13. West Virginia University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Stevens Institute of Technology

2. Syracuse University (Got a 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship)

3. Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Kansas State University

3. Northeastern University

4. University of Kansas, Lawrence

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Ankit Bhatla

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 630

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.82 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: DR 2, 1 paper in international conf, 1 journal paper under review, internships @ IITD and in

Germany

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

2. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University (but no news on funding....)

2. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (no funding)

3. University of Texas at Austin (funding decision sometime in march)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Savini Nenmini

Edulix Screenname: snenmini

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 670

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Jaipur

UG University: Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.66 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Admits from Stanford and Purdue

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Atmosphere/Energy], Fall 2010)

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5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No aid)

2. Purdue University (No Aid Yet)

3. Stanford University (No Financial Aid)

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Arpan Kusari

Edulix Screenname: The Godfather

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.7

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Instittute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.06 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Have a summer internship at IITK, SURGE program, a project at IITKGP and a project at NITT,

all in my area of interest

Misc. info: LOR and SOP was fairly decent..Umich also asked for Personal Statement ..dat was a bit

difficult..

Applications: 1. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Geomatics Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Aero [Atmospheric Sciences], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (I could not find Atmospheric Sciences and so had to give

Aerospace)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Purdue University

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Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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To Rutgers University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: CET

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 0 (%)

Addn. info: Distinction

Applications: 1. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and water resources], Fall 2009)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Environmental and water resources], Fall

2009)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental and water

resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: virgo2111

Edulix Screenname: virgo2111

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: CET

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 0 (%)

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Applications: 1. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and Water Resources Engg], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Ashwat Narayanan

Edulix Screenname: Ashwat Narayanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 650

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: SRM Engineering College

UG University: SRM University

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.4 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Paper Presentation Strong SoP and Lor 2 years relevant work ex

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. University of California, Davis (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Devi

Edulix Screenname: deev

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: SVCE

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 84 (%)

Misc. info: work ex: 1) 1 yr in CTS- software testing(mainframe testing in healthcare domain), 2) 3 months

internship in CPCL- energy management, 3) 3 months internship in anna univ- water quality and

EIA, 4) currently intern @ IITM- environmental engineering and water resources

Applications: 1. Drexel University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and Water Resources Engg], Fall 2010)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Rutgers University

3. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Iowa

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 117

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Acad. Info.: UG College: BIT Mesra

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.56 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1 national confrence paper (1st) 1 national cntest paper (top 8) 1 international cnfrence paper 2

papers under review

Misc. info: hav done social wrk related to education n environment

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

4. University of Arizona (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ph.D. Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No funding.. via email)

2. Rutgers University

3. Stanford University (recvd a packet at home.. no email..)

4. University of Arizona

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (no funding, via email)

6. University of Iowa (Safe admit..)

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley (:'( ....via email)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (wtf?)

3. University of Texas at Austin (via status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (No reason provided :O)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Stanford University

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Edinburgh, Scotland

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2010

Personal Info.: Name: SUNDARA RAMAN C

Edulix Screenname: csu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 690

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 86

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-PILANI

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 15 Months Work Experience in BHEL 6 Months Internship In IVRCL Infra Structures 3 Projects

in Civil Engineerin during Under Graduation 2 Reco from Professors of BITS One Reco from

AGM/BHEL

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. National University of Singapore (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. Nanyang Technological University

6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Personal Info.: Name: vignesh sridharan

Edulix Screenname: bitsvicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.81 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: State University of New York at Buffalo

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To Arizona State University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2007

Personal Info.: Name: siva karthik kakaraparthi

Edulix Screenname: sivakarthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 590

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

AGRE: 78

TOEFL: 247

Acad. Info.: UG College: CHAITHANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(C.B.I.T.)

UG University: Osmania University, Hyderabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 78.5 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. The Ohio State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Austin

Rejects: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kedar R Halbe

Edulix Screenname: kedarhalbe

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 710

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 297

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Acad. Info.: UG College: Rizvi College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 59.4 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Drexel University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. Northeastern University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

8. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2007)

11. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Northeastern University

3. State University of New York at Buffalo

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Southern California

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

7. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Illinois Institute of Technology

3. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Fall 2008

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Anupam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 116

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

5. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Transpo], Fall 2008)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Communication from prof for assistantship. Yet to

recieve a confirmation)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Lakshmi R

Edulix Screenname: lraj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76.21 (%)

Addn. info: Want to do MS in Civil (Transportation engineering)

Misc. info: Project Associate in Transportation Division,iit madras no industrial trainings, no publications

Few extra curriculars...

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

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5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (Rejected on 27/02/2009)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: kamalika pal

Edulix Screenname: rhymjhim

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Malaviya National Institute of technology,jaipur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: i rank 7th in my department in a class of 44 students

Misc. info: won 1st prize in state level tech exhibition,participaton certi for design in iit-bombay,organized

various events aswell

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clemson University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. University of California, San Diego

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Lekshmi S R

Edulix Screenname: coollechu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 420

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University ((gt to kno thru status chk))

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University ((due to large no of applicants and limited no of seats.........:( ))

2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Akshat Saxena

Edulix Screenname: aks8586

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Husain College of Engg. & Tech.

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.066 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 73%

Misc. info:

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I think my LORs and SOPs were pretty good. Moreover, I had a bunch of extra-curricular

certificates.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Cincinnati (Got a scholarship of $19,068.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Cincinnati

Personal Info.: Name: Ganesh Mallya

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 96 (%)

Addn. info: Gold Medal Best Student Award

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Hydrology], Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (Ph.D. Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [CEM], Fall 2009)

7. Nanyang Technological University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

8. Chalmers University of Technology (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

9. University of Stuttgart (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Not funded)

2. North Carolina State University (Not funded)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (Not funded)

4. Purdue University (Not funded)

5. University of Cincinnati (Fully funded)

6. Nanyang Technological University (Fully funded)

7. Chalmers University of Technology

8. University of Stuttgart (Funded)

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Rejects: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Applying 2nd time.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

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Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Bellam Srigiri Shankar

Edulix Screenname: Srigiri Shankar

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.74 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1. Selected for 2 companies in campus placements in a. Tata Consultancy Services and b. National

Mineral Development Corporation (as Assistant Manager) 2. President of NIT Durgapur Civil

Engg Society during my final year.

Misc. info: 1. Working as Assistant Manager(Projects) in a startup firm by an ISB graduate c/o Indian School

if Business-Hyderabad. (Will have 1 year of work exp by Fall 2010 for admission in the univ) 2.

On site Vocational Training in Asia's largest Sewage Treatment Plant by Nagarjuna Constructions

Company at Hyderabad 3. Summer Training at The Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and

Highways, Andaman Lakhadweep Harbour Works, A&N Islands. 4. Internship in Construction

Project Management at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad 5. Technical Education Quality

Improvement Programme (TEQIP) funded project at NIT Durgapur 6. 3 Academic projects a.

Complete planning and designing of 4 storey Administrative building at NIT Durgapur b.

Management of Irrigation tanks in Andhra Pradesh c. Solid waste management in and around

Durgapur Municipal area 7. Paper selected for publication and technical paper presentation in

ICONSWM (International Conference on Solid Waste Management) held in Kolkata, Nov 4-6,

2009. 8. Recommendation letter from the HOD, a Prof., a Lecturere (A Green Talent Awardee by

the German Govt.) and the Principal of the PMC am working in right now. 9. Software knowledge

in : Autocad, Staadpro, MS Project, Primavera, Autodesk Revit (Learning) Softwares learnt as a

hobby: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Maxon Cinema 4D

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

2. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

5. Stanford University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. Purdue University

5. Texas A&M University

6. University of Maryland at College Park

Rejects: 1. Stanford University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Texas A&M University

Personal Info.: Name: Preetham AM

Edulix Screenname: preethamam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 350

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 80.9 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Strructures], Fall 2010)

5. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Through email on Jan 21st)

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Ohio State University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Florida

7. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (Through email on Feb 5th)

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SUNDARA RAMAN C

Edulix Screenname: csu

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 690

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 86

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-PILANI

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 15 Months Work Experience in BHEL 6 Months Internship In IVRCL Infra Structures 3 Projects

in Civil Engineerin during Under Graduation 2 Reco from Professors of BITS One Reco from

AGM/BHEL

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. National University of Singapore (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. Nanyang Technological University

6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

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is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

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2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sai Prakash

Edulix Screenname: slakkur

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 430

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 111

Acad. Info.: UG College: St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Mechanical Engineering

UG Grade: 84.6 (%)

Misc. info: Got strong LOR's. I consider my SOP to be my strongest part in the application along with my UG

GPA.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Civil and Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

3. University of California, Davis (MS Civil [Civil and Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Irvine (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Riverside (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

7. Washington State University (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (I got a reject letter first, before getting my admit letter a couple of

days later :))

2. University of California, Davis

3. University of California, Riverside

4. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rejects: 1. The Pennsylvania State University

2. University of California, Irvine

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of California, Davis

Personal Info.: Name: SAGAR

Edulix Screenname: sagarmjadhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

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GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 95

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 62.4 (%)

Addn. info: ..

Misc. info: ..

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: vignesh sridharan

Edulix Screenname: bitsvicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.81 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: State University of New York at Buffalo

Personal Info.: Name: Akshay

Edulix Screenname: Radhakunjc11

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: SARDAR PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 68 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College) (MS Civil

[STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M International University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia International University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Michigan State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Florida

3. Virginia International University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To State University of New York at Buffalo

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2007

Personal Info.: Name: Kedar R Halbe

Edulix Screenname: kedarhalbe

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 710

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 297

Acad. Info.: UG College: Rizvi College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 59.4 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Drexel University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. Northeastern University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

8. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2007)

11. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Northeastern University

3. State University of New York at Buffalo

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Southern California

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

7. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Illinois Institute of Technology

3. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: CET

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 0 (%)

Addn. info: Distinction

Applications: 1. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and water resources], Fall 2009)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Environmental and water resources], Fall

2009)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental and water

resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Anirudha Kadambi

Edulix Screenname: anirudha.kdambi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UVCE

UG University: Bangalore University

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: topper is 82%,rank 4 out of 93 students.

Misc. info:

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4 Projects, 1 Internship, 4 national papers,couple of awards,Assistant ships and scholarships and

campus extra curricular activities.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Missouri-Kansas City (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall

2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University (i-20 received)

2. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (i-20 received)

3. State University of New York at Buffalo (i-20 received)

4. Texas A&M University (Letter stating to pay waybil for I-20 shipment...I aint paying.....)

5. University of Missouri-Kansas City (i-20 received with DICE 8080 $)

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (THe Irony is got into TAMU transpo but Iowa state rejects me even

after a prof said that hell be personally riviewing my application)

2. University of Texas at Austin (NO reason....)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (I have no clue why the reject was coz

seniors told me that they had a lower profile than mine)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Personal Info.: Name: YASHODATT C D

Edulix Screenname: yashodattcd

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 91

Acad. Info.: UG College: COEP-PUNE

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Strucutural engg.], Fall 2009)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural and earthquake engg.], Fall

2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [str. Engg.], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

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Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Utkarsh Mital

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 720

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: My research interest is Computational Mechanics. I guess two programming internships with a

Structural Consultant have contributed a lot to my profile. I have 2 strong LoRs and a strong SoP.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics], Fall

2010)

2. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Northwestern University (Ph.D. Civil [Theoretical and Applied Mechanics], Fall 2010)

4. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Ph.D. Civil [Computational Mechanics], Fall 2010)

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Computational Engineering Mechanics],

Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. Cornell University (Applied for MS but the dept doesn't give MS admits. They told me to make

a choice between M.Eng and PhD. PhD was without any guarantee of funding. So opted for

M.Eng)

3. Northwestern University (I applied for MS but a professor got in touch with me and offered me

research assistantship and PhD. So I switched.)

4. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Originally applied for MS. A prof got in touch with me and

offered me PhD with research in my interest area. I had already gotten admit from Northwestern

by then so turned him down.)

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5. State University of New York at Buffalo (First Admit)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of California, Berkeley (Too ambi.)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Northwestern University

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

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3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Preetham AM

Edulix Screenname: preethamam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 350

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 80.9 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Strructures], Fall 2010)

5. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Through email on Jan 21st)

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Ohio State University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Florida

7. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (Through email on Feb 5th)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SUNDARA RAMAN C

Edulix Screenname: csu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 690

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 86

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Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-PILANI

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 15 Months Work Experience in BHEL 6 Months Internship In IVRCL Infra Structures 3 Projects

in Civil Engineerin during Under Graduation 2 Reco from Professors of BITS One Reco from

AGM/BHEL

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. National University of Singapore (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. Nanyang Technological University

6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

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project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

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email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Satyajit Bagul

Edulix Screenname: Satyajit

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 88

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Misc. info: 1)I am getting following recos as a. Prof. (42 yrs exp)--Phd b. Prof. (14 yrs exp)--Phd c. Prof and

senior in working company (exp 10 yrs)---M.E. 2) right now i am working in company as a

assistant engineer which works for U.S. client. my work exp. is 18 months till Oct 2009

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Texas Tech University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of Alabama, Birmingham (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (My First admit.....on status check it was showing that

admit.accept(21 st jan) but didnt get any notification via mail. so i mailed them n got my offer

letter on next day i.e. 5th feb....)(No funding))

2. Texas A&M University

3. Texas Tech University

4. University of Alabama, Birmingham

5. University of Houston (Instate tuition+$1000 scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

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TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College:

UG University:

UG Department: UG Grade: 0 ()

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Chaitanya Mehta

Edulix Screenname: Chaitanyarmehta

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.5 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Currently President Rotaract Club of Bombay West, Assistantships with structural consultant

since may 2008- till current. + internship Rambol IMIsoft, Hyderabad- Telecom tower Design

summer 08+intership local 07.

Misc. info: Internship, assistantships, soft skills. good SOP n LoR from project guide and intership guide...

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (no funding. but great program and really cheap!!)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (no funding)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (too expensive..but what amazing research!!)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (brilliant university!! best for structures and really cheap

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tuition..must try for all..)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: nishant verma

Edulix Screenname: nishantverma

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 290

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 79

Acad. Info.: UG College: D.Y.Patil Colege of Engg

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 70 (%)

Addn. info: department topper

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Utah (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

2. University of Florida

3. University of Texas at Arlington

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

Waitlisted: 1. University of Utah

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sandeep Reddy

Edulix Screenname: Sandy_bits

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.6 (10 point scale)

Misc. info:

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1 international conference paper. 5 national level projects. 2 award winning. Intern at SERC,

chennai for 6 months. A paper in Seismic base Isolation under review

Applications: 1. Michigan Technological University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Rice University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures and earthquake], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Utah State University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (no reason given)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: vignesh sridharan

Edulix Screenname: bitsvicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.81 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: State University of New York at Buffalo

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Arizona

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: kart

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 93

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.12 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: one project at IITR and one at IITM. one paper under review by Indian concrete journal. 3 paper

presentations.

Applications: 1. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. University of Arizona (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Ohio State University

2. University of Arizona (received an e-mail from dept on dec20 saying that my application has

been forwarded to the grad college for final review and then got an e-mail from grad college on

dec 23 confirming my admit.)

3. University of Cincinnati (With 80% tuition waiver)

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Arlington

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: BIT Mesra

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.56 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1 national confrence paper (1st) 1 national cntest paper (top 8) 1 international cnfrence paper 2

papers under review

Misc. info: hav done social wrk related to education n environment

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

4. University of Arizona (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ph.D. Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No funding.. via email)

2. Rutgers University

3. Stanford University (recvd a packet at home.. no email..)

4. University of Arizona

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (no funding, via email)

6. University of Iowa (Safe admit..)

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley (:'( ....via email)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (wtf?)

3. University of Texas at Austin (via status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (No reason provided :O)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Stanford University

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of California, Los Angeles

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2008

Personal Info.: Name: Harshad S Phadnis

Edulix Screenname: Welsh Konig

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I.

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Dept rank: 6/73 2. Completed 2months under IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme in the

field in which I have applied 3. Winter internship at Reliance, but this is not the field for which I

have applied 4. 3-4 projects done in college 5. A profile that I think is decent: college level

football player, TPP contests won, quizzes won, GS of CEA 6. an SOP that I am proud of 7.

Recos (which I think are strong, didnt get a chance to see them) from IITB prof, HOD & a prof:

all PhDs

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Geosystems Engg.], Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [GeoEngineering], Fall 2008)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of California, Berkeley

5. University of California, Los Angeles

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

9. University of Texas at Austin

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison

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11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Georgia Institute of Technology

Personal Info.: Name: roshni

Edulix Screenname: roshni

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 101

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sardar Patel College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 65 (%)

Addn. info: want to do MS in civil rather structural engineering.

Misc. info: Job experience till date in the civil rather structural engineering field - 2yrs in structural design

engineering in TATA Consulting Engineers..good projects on job... Extra curricular activities-

winner of several paper presentation competitions, debate,quiz etc.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

3. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

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Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik Ananth

Edulix Screenname: Karthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: S.V.C.E

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 74.6 (%)

Misc. info: Apart from Acads,Proficient in extra curricular actvities like Public Speaking, Mimicry,Music and

dance. Part of the College band that has won in many Prestigious cultural competitions. Student

Representative for my department for the year 2007-08 Good LoR's and a Strong SOP

Applications: 1. Columbia University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

6. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Columbia University (Actually it is Earth and environmental engineering)

2. Purdue University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Colorado (university of Colorado at boulder :))

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 460

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GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

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Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sukanya Doshi

Edulix Screenname: sukanya

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.6 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS ECE [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Cincinnati

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: jammy

Edulix Screenname: jammy271

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 400

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-Pilani

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.85 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: work experience of 1 year in IT industry.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. University of Kentucky (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Kentucky

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ((Thank God!!) This is My Dream)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Cincinnati

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik Ananth

Edulix Screenname: Karthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

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GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: S.V.C.E

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 74.6 (%)

Misc. info: Apart from Acads,Proficient in extra curricular actvities like Public Speaking, Mimicry,Music and

dance. Part of the College band that has won in many Prestigious cultural competitions. Student

Representative for my department for the year 2007-08 Good LoR's and a Strong SOP

Applications: 1. Columbia University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

6. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Columbia University (Actually it is Earth and environmental engineering)

2. Purdue University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Colorado (university of Colorado at boulder :))

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Deepak Raghunathan

Edulix Screenname: deepakrgn

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: TKM College ofEngineering

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

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Addn. info: 1.5 years experience in Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. The field though is not relevant to the course am

applying. Lots of extracurricular activities in school and college. Member of ISTE and NSS

organizations in college.

Misc. info: LoRs from 2 Phd profs and 1 from HOD,Civil Department at TKM College of Engineering,

Kollam.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Utah (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Pennsylvania State University (No funding offered.)

2. University of Cincinnati (My 4th admit. Comes with UGS scholarship of 19068$. Got to know

the decision via mail. Sent the packets late by say Feb 22nd. I may not go here though.)

3. University of Utah (My 2nd Admit. Got to know the decision via mail. They have offered me a

graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship worth 19680$, a health insurance waiver and

$2000 scholarship. Am really excited about this. Thanks 2 d Almighty)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My first admit after a string of 4 rejects.

Very special to me. Got to know via status check. Will be getting a postal mail shortly.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (Got to know via AIS. An ambi option for me, I wanted to crack it

badly but fate had something else in store for me.)

2. University of Florida (A shocker. Got the decision via mail. Was a mod/safe option for me.

Was almost sure that I would crack it. Isne mere confidence ki dhajiya udaa di.)

3. University of Texas at Austin (Was always an ambi in my list. Came to know the decision via

status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Very ambi. I was expecting a reject anytime. Came to know

about the reject via mail.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: kart

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 93

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Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.12 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: one project at IITR and one at IITM. one paper under review by Indian concrete journal. 3 paper

presentations.

Applications: 1. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. University of Arizona (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Ohio State University

2. University of Arizona (received an e-mail from dept on dec20 saying that my application has

been forwarded to the grad college for final review and then got an e-mail from grad college on

dec 23 confirming my admit.)

3. University of Cincinnati (With 80% tuition waiver)

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Arlington

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Xena

Edulix Screenname: xena

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 81.5 (%)

Misc. info: Work experience in related field - 3 years

Applications: 1. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

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5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Iowa State University

2. University of Cincinnati (UGS of $19k)

3. University of Florida (Offered admission with Achievement Award)

Rejects: 1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Akshat Saxena

Edulix Screenname: aks8586

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Husain College of Engg. & Tech.

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.066 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 73%

Misc. info: I think my LORs and SOPs were pretty good. Moreover, I had a bunch of extra-curricular

certificates.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Cincinnati (Got a scholarship of $19,068.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Cincinnati

Personal Info.: Name: Ganesh Mallya

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Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 96 (%)

Addn. info: Gold Medal Best Student Award

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Hydrology], Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (Ph.D. Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [CEM], Fall 2009)

7. Nanyang Technological University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

8. Chalmers University of Technology (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

9. University of Stuttgart (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Not funded)

2. North Carolina State University (Not funded)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (Not funded)

4. Purdue University (Not funded)

5. University of Cincinnati (Fully funded)

6. Nanyang Technological University (Fully funded)

7. Chalmers University of Technology

8. University of Stuttgart (Funded)

Rejects: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Applying 2nd time.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Devi

Edulix Screenname: deev

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

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GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: SVCE

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 84 (%)

Misc. info: work ex: 1) 1 yr in CTS- software testing(mainframe testing in healthcare domain), 2) 3 months

internship in CPCL- energy management, 3) 3 months internship in anna univ- water quality and

EIA, 4) currently intern @ IITM- environmental engineering and water resources

Applications: 1. Drexel University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and Water Resources Engg], Fall 2010)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Rutgers University

3. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Iowa

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

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network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

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tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

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---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Personal Info.: Name: Mitrasah k nimesh

Edulix Screenname: mitrasah

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: Punjab Engineering college chandigarh deemed university

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Mechanical Engineering

UG Grade: 63.27 (%)

Addn. info: Branch Topper 74.25%

Misc. info: 3 Years of work Experience in Water filtration company

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

6. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University ($9000 as Scholarship, but still 35K is costly)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

3. University of Cincinnati (Offer Letter was sent: Awaiting reponse. Status check: No info about

aid, no e mail.)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (3 Years of work experience in water

filtration company No Info about funding)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

2. TU Delft (My Application was late. Reason for rejection: Non civil or environmental

background.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Vikram Kapoor

Edulix Screenname: vicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 650

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

UG University: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

UG Department: Biomedical Engineering

UG Grade: 8.9 (10 point scale)

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Addn. info: B.Tech Biotechnology (Applying for MS Environmental Engg)

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Env Science [Biological & Agricultural], Fall 2010)

3. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SAGAR

Edulix Screenname: sagarmjadhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 95

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 62.4 (%)

Addn. info: ..

Misc. info: ..

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Florida

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Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sukanya Doshi

Edulix Screenname: sukanya

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.6 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS ECE [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Colorado

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik Ananth

Edulix Screenname: Karthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: S.V.C.E

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 74.6 (%)

Misc. info: Apart from Acads,Proficient in extra curricular actvities like Public Speaking, Mimicry,Music and

dance. Part of the College band that has won in many Prestigious cultural competitions. Student

Representative for my department for the year 2007-08 Good LoR's and a Strong SOP

Applications: 1. Columbia University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

6. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Columbia University (Actually it is Earth and environmental engineering)

2. Purdue University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Colorado (university of Colorado at boulder :))

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Gururaj

Edulix Screenname: gururaj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology,Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: I have a 3 projects in water resources. Two from my college and an another one from Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore. I also have a project in structures in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore(IISc) . I have presented a paper in a natioinal level symposium in my college in

structures.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Computer Aided Engineering in Civil engineering],

Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Information Technology in Civil

engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (No mention abt schol)

2. Purdue University (No decision abt schol.yet)

3. Texas A&M University (No mention abt schol)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No schol)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Siva Kiran

Edulix Screenname: revelation

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

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Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 7.82 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Branch is actually Paper Technology. Chemical Engineering is the closest related branch I could

find in the list above.

Misc. info: Work Experience : Derivatives Trader, Futures First Info Services. 6 months at the time of

application, 1 year by the time of enrollment. Internship for 2.5 months in Helsinki University of

Technology, Finland in the area of industrial water treatment.

Applications: 1. Duke University (MS Civil [Energy and Environment], Fall 2009)

2. University of California, Berkeley (MS Mech [Energy and Resources], Fall 2009)

3. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Energy and Environment], Fall 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MA Mech [Energy and Earth Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Duke University (The program is actually 'Masters in Environmental Managament(MEM)' at

the School of Environment at Duke. And the specialization track is Energy and Environment.)

2. University of Texas at Austin (The name of the program is 'Energy and Earth Resources'. Its an

interdisciplinary program supervised by the school of Geosciences at UT Austin. Non resident

tuition waiver plus 2000 dollars per year scholarship.)

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley (Interdisciplinary program in Energy and Resources at UC

Berkeley. Intake of 15 students approx. Very competitive. Candidates expected to show proven

track of passion for environment by volunteering and relevant work experience along with a

brilliant academic record.)

2. University of Colorado (Program is Environmental Studies. I considered it as safe, but was

wrong. Apparently very competitive with an intake of 15-20 students and applications from 400

students this time !! Was surprised with the stats.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Texas at Austin

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Abhishek Bawiskar

Edulix Screenname: Abhishek

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

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Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: KVPY fellow, summer research projects at IITB (2) and IISc, presentation at an int'l conference,

paper published in an int'l journal (not very hi-fi journal), will get strong reccos from project guide

who's also prof for few courses in college, director of college 'coz i've been involved in many co-

cirriculars and project guide in IITB...

Applications: 1. Cornell University (Ph.D. Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (offered admission for phd, although had applied for ms)

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Purdue University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Princeton University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Purdue University

Personal Info.: Name: Manan Shah

Edulix Screenname: emanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 9.1 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Topper of the Class

Misc. info: 2 summer internships, Good LORs and SOP, CESA president, College Senate Member and First

in class throughout right from first year diploma(in Construction Technology) to 3rd year Degree

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall

2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Engineering and Project Management], Fall

2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management],

Fall 2010)

8. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Masters in Construction Management], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Project Management],

Fall 2010)

10. University of Washington (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Via Email on Nov 30, it asked to check the status)

2. University of Colorado (Funding decision pending)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No Funding...notified by an Email)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. University of Southern California (Directly sent the I20 via courier on Dec 4)

6. University of Washington

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Dept recommended but Grad school refused to recognize my diploma as

Bachelors and they need 4 yrs of bachelors)

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Texas at Austin (Via Status Check)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Via status check on 4th March)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Devi

Edulix Screenname: deev

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: SVCE

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UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 84 (%)

Misc. info: work ex: 1) 1 yr in CTS- software testing(mainframe testing in healthcare domain), 2) 3 months

internship in CPCL- energy management, 3) 3 months internship in anna univ- water quality and

EIA, 4) currently intern @ IITM- environmental engineering and water resources

Applications: 1. Drexel University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and Water Resources Engg], Fall 2010)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Rutgers University

3. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Iowa

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

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Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Preetham AM

Edulix Screenname: preethamam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 350

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 80.9 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Strructures], Fall 2010)

5. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Through email on Jan 21st)

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Ohio State University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Florida

7. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (Through email on Feb 5th)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Soumya Anantharaman

Edulix Screenname: soumi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 560

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: Meenakshi Sundararajan Engg Coll

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering

UG Grade: 86.3 (%)

Addn. info: 1. mini project on design of residential green building 2. main project on a similar topic under a

LEED consultant

Misc. info: I have a decent SOP and LOR. I wanna do sustainable design/ Architectural engg/ building

systems engg

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [building systems engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. University of Kansas, Lawrence (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Spring 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: viswanathkammula

Edulix Screenname: vissu_k

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 710

GRE Verbal: 580

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 97

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.45 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

2. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

3. University of Missouri-Rolla (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

4. University of South Carolina (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Colorado

2. University of Missouri-Rolla

3. University of South Carolina

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Florida

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2007

Personal Info.: Name: siva karthik kakaraparthi

Edulix Screenname: sivakarthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 590

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

AGRE: 78

TOEFL: 247

Acad. Info.: UG College: CHAITHANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(C.B.I.T.)

UG University: Osmania University, Hyderabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 78.5 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. The Ohio State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Austin

Rejects: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

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Acad. Info.: UG College:

UG University:

UG Department: UG Grade: 0 ()

Applications: 1. University of Florida (MS Civil [B.Arch], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Lakshmi R

Edulix Screenname: lraj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76.21 (%)

Addn. info: Want to do MS in Civil (Transportation engineering)

Misc. info: Project Associate in Transportation Division,iit madras no industrial trainings, no publications

Few extra curriculars...

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. North Carolina State University

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3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (Rejected on 27/02/2009)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Gururaj

Edulix Screenname: gururaj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology,Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: I have a 3 projects in water resources. Two from my college and an another one from Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore. I also have a project in structures in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore(IISc) . I have presented a paper in a natioinal level symposium in my college in

structures.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Computer Aided Engineering in Civil engineering],

Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Information Technology in Civil

engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (No mention abt schol)

2. Purdue University (No decision abt schol.yet)

3. Texas A&M University (No mention abt schol)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No schol)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Personal Info.: Name: Deepak Raghunathan

Edulix Screenname: deepakrgn

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: TKM College ofEngineering

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: 1.5 years experience in Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. The field though is not relevant to the course am

applying. Lots of extracurricular activities in school and college. Member of ISTE and NSS

organizations in college.

Misc. info: LoRs from 2 Phd profs and 1 from HOD,Civil Department at TKM College of Engineering,

Kollam.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Utah (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Pennsylvania State University (No funding offered.)

2. University of Cincinnati (My 4th admit. Comes with UGS scholarship of 19068$. Got to know

the decision via mail. Sent the packets late by say Feb 22nd. I may not go here though.)

3. University of Utah (My 2nd Admit. Got to know the decision via mail. They have offered me a

graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship worth 19680$, a health insurance waiver and

$2000 scholarship. Am really excited about this. Thanks 2 d Almighty)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My first admit after a string of 4 rejects.

Very special to me. Got to know via status check. Will be getting a postal mail shortly.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (Got to know via AIS. An ambi option for me, I wanted to crack it

badly but fate had something else in store for me.)

2. University of Florida (A shocker. Got the decision via mail. Was a mod/safe option for me.

Was almost sure that I would crack it. Isne mere confidence ki dhajiya udaa di.)

3. University of Texas at Austin (Was always an ambi in my list. Came to know the decision via

status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Very ambi. I was expecting a reject anytime. Came to know

about the reject via mail.)

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: kart

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 93

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.12 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: one project at IITR and one at IITM. one paper under review by Indian concrete journal. 3 paper

presentations.

Applications: 1. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. University of Arizona (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Ohio State University

2. University of Arizona (received an e-mail from dept on dec20 saying that my application has

been forwarded to the grad college for final review and then got an e-mail from grad college on

dec 23 confirming my admit.)

3. University of Cincinnati (With 80% tuition waiver)

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Arlington

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: bhavna

Edulix Screenname: bhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: GITAM

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UG University: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: rank 6 in a class of 60

Misc. info: internship at PBS&J for a period of 5 weeks

Applications: 1. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Kentucky (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (no schol)

2. University of Kentucky

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Lekshmi S R

Edulix Screenname: coollechu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 420

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University ((gt to kno thru status chk))

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University ((due to large no of applicants and limited no of seats.........:( ))

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2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 460

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

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4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

Personal Info.: Name: Xena

Edulix Screenname: xena

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 81.5 (%)

Misc. info: Work experience in related field - 3 years

Applications: 1. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Iowa State University

2. University of Cincinnati (UGS of $19k)

3. University of Florida (Offered admission with Achievement Award)

Rejects: 1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Akshat Saxena

Edulix Screenname: aks8586

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Husain College of Engg. & Tech.

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.066 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 73%

Misc. info: I think my LORs and SOPs were pretty good. Moreover, I had a bunch of extra-curricular

certificates.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Cincinnati (Got a scholarship of $19,068.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Cincinnati

Personal Info.: Name: Shreyas Kumar

Edulix Screenname: shreyas

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 700

GRE Verbal: 370

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 92

Acad. Info.: UG College: M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. Polytechnic University of New York (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. Polytechnic University of New York

3. University of Florida

4. University of Texas at Arlington

5. Nanyang Technological University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Devi

Edulix Screenname: deev

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: SVCE

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 84 (%)

Misc. info: work ex: 1) 1 yr in CTS- software testing(mainframe testing in healthcare domain), 2) 3 months

internship in CPCL- energy management, 3) 3 months internship in anna univ- water quality and

EIA, 4) currently intern @ IITM- environmental engineering and water resources

Applications: 1. Drexel University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and Water Resources Engg], Fall 2010)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Iowa (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Rutgers University

3. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Iowa

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

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Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Haritha Malladi

Edulix Screenname: h.malladi

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 730

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 119

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area of concentration- Construction/Infrastructure Materials

Misc. info: | Won numerous acclamations in many extra curricular activities, executive positions in numerous

student activity clubs, won paper presentation events, etc. | Did Industrial Training at ISRO for

one month. | One more IT @ Hyd Expressways Limited, on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road

Project | Got selected for by the Indian Academy of Sciences as a Summer Research Fellow and

worked at IGCAR, Kalpakkam in summer 2008. | Got selected for the WISE programme of

DAAD and interned at RWTH Aachen Univeristy, Germany in summer 2009. | Current research

project- "Performance Evaluation of Modified Bituminous Mixes" as a part of undergraduate

thesis.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Northwestern University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University

2. North Carolina State University (RA)

3. University of Florida

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (No aid.)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3. Northwestern University

4. Texas A&M University (Couldn't give a damn!)

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

6. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: maanitraj

Edulix Screenname:

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Nirma University, Ahmedabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.98 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Am 2nd in class of 60 2. Lots of paper presentations various subjects. a)structures b)

transportation c)environmental d)fluid mechanics e)Water resources 3.Good recommendation

letters 4 GR8 SOP

Applications: 1. The Johns Hopkins University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall

2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. The Johns Hopkins University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Purdue University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Southern California

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Preetham AM

Edulix Screenname: preethamam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 350

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: The National Institute of Engineering (NIE)

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 80.9 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Strructures], Fall 2010)

5. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Through email on Jan 21st)

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Ohio State University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Florida

7. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (Through email on Feb 5th)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

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Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SUNDARA RAMAN C

Edulix Screenname: csu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 690

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 86

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-PILANI

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 15 Months Work Experience in BHEL 6 Months Internship In IVRCL Infra Structures 3 Projects

in Civil Engineerin during Under Graduation 2 Reco from Professors of BITS One Reco from

AGM/BHEL

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. National University of Singapore (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. Nanyang Technological University

6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

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10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: ms09_10

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 780

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 120

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Allahabad

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info:

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I have written/co-written 4 papers. Among them is a paper on MR fluids (my area of interest) to

be presented at the Tokyo Institute of Technology this spring. as for the others one is in the field

of transportation engg presented at an international conference and 2 based on gis technology at a

national seminar and workshops. i have presented and won all 3 years in national level paper

presentation events. am told my sop is very well written. recommendations from faculty include

professor who taught structural based subjects and thesis supervisor (thesis on seismic

vulnerability analysis and retrofitting of structures). Final recco from professor at IIT-B under

whom i worked under on MR fluids.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: S C Kasera

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 550

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 104

Acad. Info.: UG College: Shree ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering Collegege

UG University: University of Nagpur, Nagpur

UG Department: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Applications: 1. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Carnegie Mellon University (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engineering], Fall 2010)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Virginia (MS ECE [Structural enginnering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects:

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None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: manthav

Edulix Screenname: manthav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 410

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.63 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Did Summer interns in NGRI 2. Industrial training in L& T 3. Worked in Accenture for 2yrs

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [ConstMngmt], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Soumya Anantharaman

Edulix Screenname: soumi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 560

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: Meenakshi Sundararajan Engg Coll

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering

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UG Grade: 86.3 (%)

Addn. info: 1. mini project on design of residential green building 2. main project on a similar topic under a

LEED consultant

Misc. info: I have a decent SOP and LOR. I wanna do sustainable design/ Architectural engg/ building

systems engg

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [building systems engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. University of Kansas, Lawrence (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik N.S.S.L.N

Edulix Screenname: nookala

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.22 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Four Projects at NITC, One in Offshore structures, two in Geotechnical Engg, and one related to

geo-environmental engg. Intern at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Good Sop and

Recos.

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Ocean Engg Program], Fall 2010)

3. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. Delft University of Technology (MS Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University

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2. University of Florida

3. Delft University of Technology

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

4. National University of Singapore (extremely disappointed at this............:( though it would be a

yes.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: nishant verma

Edulix Screenname: nishantverma

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 290

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 79

Acad. Info.: UG College: D.Y.Patil Colege of Engg

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 70 (%)

Addn. info: department topper

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Utah (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

2. University of Florida

3. University of Texas at Arlington

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

Waitlisted: 1. University of Utah

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sandeep Reddy

Edulix Screenname: Sandy_bits

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

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TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.6 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 international conference paper. 5 national level projects. 2 award winning. Intern at SERC,

chennai for 6 months. A paper in Seismic base Isolation under review

Applications: 1. Michigan Technological University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Rice University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures and earthquake], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Utah State University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (no reason given)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Punith Naik

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 3.51 (4 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Conference Paper, 3 years work experience, Masters in U.S (Chemical Engineering), 3 years

research Experience

Applications: 1. Colorado School of Mines (Ph.D. Env Science, Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

4. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Delaware (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

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9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

10. Washington State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Washington University in Saint Louis (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Full Funding)

2. University of Iowa (Being Considered for FInancial Aid)

Rejects: 1. Colorado School of Mines

2. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg

3. Texas A&M University (Withdrew my application)

4. Vanderbilt University

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

6. Washington University in Saint Louis

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SAGAR

Edulix Screenname: sagarmjadhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 95

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 62.4 (%)

Addn. info: ..

Misc. info: ..

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Florida

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Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Akshay

Edulix Screenname: Radhakunjc11

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: SARDAR PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 68 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College) (MS Civil

[STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M International University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia International University (MS Civil [STRUCTURES], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Michigan State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Florida

3. Virginia International University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: raghul sankara narayanan

Edulix Screenname: raghul

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 400

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: tolani maritime institute

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 5.82 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: marine engineering,,, Going to apply for coastal engg

Misc. info: 4.5 months internship on board ship as a part 4 year course curriculum

Applications: 1. Florida Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Spring 2011)

2. University of Delaware (MS Civil, Spring 2011)

3. University of Florida (MS Civil, Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2008

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Anupam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 116

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

5. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Transpo], Fall 2008)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Communication from prof for assistantship. Yet to

recieve a confirmation)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Gururaj

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Edulix Screenname: gururaj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology,Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: I have a 3 projects in water resources. Two from my college and an another one from Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore. I also have a project in structures in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore(IISc) . I have presented a paper in a natioinal level symposium in my college in

structures.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Computer Aided Engineering in Civil engineering],

Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Information Technology in Civil

engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (No mention abt schol)

2. Purdue University (No decision abt schol.yet)

3. Texas A&M University (No mention abt schol)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No schol)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: kamalika pal

Edulix Screenname: rhymjhim

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Malaviya National Institute of technology,jaipur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

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Addn. info: i rank 7th in my department in a class of 44 students

Misc. info: won 1st prize in state level tech exhibition,participaton certi for design in iit-bombay,organized

various events aswell

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clemson University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. University of California, San Diego

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Harish Sangireddy

Edulix Screenname: harish123

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institue of Technology Rourkela

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.05 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Misc. info: Two National Level papers, Projects at IIT Roorkee, Apprentice in Water Resources, Strong FInal

year project and strong recos from Profs and Manager at Work. 2 years of work exp with

Accneture.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

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4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No Aid)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (AID yet to be decided)

Rejects: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

2. National University of Singapore (cudnt give scholarship hence rejected!)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

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7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

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4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

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Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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To University of Kentucky

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: jammy

Edulix Screenname: jammy271

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 400

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-Pilani

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.85 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: work experience of 1 year in IT industry.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. University of Kentucky (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Kentucky

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ((Thank God!!) This is My Dream)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Cincinnati

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: bhavna

Edulix Screenname: bhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

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GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: GITAM

UG University: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: rank 6 in a class of 60

Misc. info: internship at PBS&J for a period of 5 weeks

Applications: 1. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Kentucky (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (no schol)

2. University of Kentucky

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Profiles Of All Applicants

To The Pennsylvania State University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2009

Personal Info.: Name: Deepak Raghunathan

Edulix Screenname: deepakrgn

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: TKM College ofEngineering

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: 1.5 years experience in Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. The field though is not relevant to the course am

applying. Lots of extracurricular activities in school and college. Member of ISTE and NSS

organizations in college.

Misc. info: LoRs from 2 Phd profs and 1 from HOD,Civil Department at TKM College of Engineering,

Kollam.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Utah (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Pennsylvania State University (No funding offered.)

2. University of Cincinnati (My 4th admit. Comes with UGS scholarship of 19068$. Got to know

the decision via mail. Sent the packets late by say Feb 22nd. I may not go here though.)

3. University of Utah (My 2nd Admit. Got to know the decision via mail. They have offered me a

graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship worth 19680$, a health insurance waiver and

$2000 scholarship. Am really excited about this. Thanks 2 d Almighty)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My first admit after a string of 4 rejects.

Very special to me. Got to know via status check. Will be getting a postal mail shortly.)

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Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (Got to know via AIS. An ambi option for me, I wanted to crack it

badly but fate had something else in store for me.)

2. University of Florida (A shocker. Got the decision via mail. Was a mod/safe option for me.

Was almost sure that I would crack it. Isne mere confidence ki dhajiya udaa di.)

3. University of Texas at Austin (Was always an ambi in my list. Came to know the decision via

status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Very ambi. I was expecting a reject anytime. Came to know

about the reject via mail.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Mayan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Trichy

UG University: UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Oklahoma State University (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Chem Engg [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Iowa (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

9. ETH Zurich, Switzerland (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Oklahoma State University (Full Aid)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (No aid)

3. ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Rejects: 1. The Pennsylvania State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Iowa

4. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Rejected Because they could not offer me aid !!!)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Personal Info.: Name: kamalika pal

Edulix Screenname: rhymjhim

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Malaviya National Institute of technology,jaipur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: i rank 7th in my department in a class of 44 students

Misc. info: won 1st prize in state level tech exhibition,participaton certi for design in iit-bombay,organized

various events aswell

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clemson University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. University of California, San Diego

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kartik Radhakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: kartik-civil

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: VNIT, Nagpur

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.73 (10 point scale)

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Addn. info: Goin for Virginia Tech for MS in Environmental Engineering, was a tough decision to leave out

TAMU.. :)

Misc. info: I had a 2 years work ex & it helped.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University (Was always my dream univ, but was tough to leave it out fr Virginia

Tech, which i heard is better fr my branch.. I hope my decision is proven rite... :))

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My 1st admit, but received its I20 last :))

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Another jolt fr me, coz der ws no correspondence watsoever by them aftr

my application. Even for the decision, I'd to mail & ask them.. Seems its too sought after a

university..)

2. University of Texas at Austin (Took a loong time, but the inevitable had to happen, this ws my

ambi & drm univ...)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Ganesh Mallya

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 96 (%)

Addn. info: Gold Medal Best Student Award

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (Ph.D. Civil [Hydrology], Fall 2009)

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5. University of Cincinnati (Ph.D. Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [CEM], Fall 2009)

7. Nanyang Technological University (Ph.D. Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

8. Chalmers University of Technology (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

9. University of Stuttgart (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (Not funded)

2. North Carolina State University (Not funded)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (Not funded)

4. Purdue University (Not funded)

5. University of Cincinnati (Fully funded)

6. Nanyang Technological University (Fully funded)

7. Chalmers University of Technology

8. University of Stuttgart (Funded)

Rejects: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Applying 2nd time.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Abhishek Bawiskar

Edulix Screenname: Abhishek

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: KVPY fellow, summer research projects at IITB (2) and IISc, presentation at an int'l conference,

paper published in an int'l journal (not very hi-fi journal), will get strong reccos from project guide

who's also prof for few courses in college, director of college 'coz i've been involved in many co-

cirriculars and project guide in IITB...

Applications: 1. Cornell University (Ph.D. Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (offered admission for phd, although had applied for ms)

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Purdue University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Princeton University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Purdue University

Personal Info.: Name: Syed Murtuza Abbas

Edulix Screenname: murtuza

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 114

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.003 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Under 10 in batch of 77.

Misc. info: Xth-ICSE-92% XIIth-AMU-73% Winner of several International events at school level. Finalist

Space camp contest by Discovery Channel. Head of student council throught at school level. Two

papers published(national ITBHU and international conference Univ of Toledo, Ohio). Organizer

All India Sir Syed Memorial Debate 08 & 09. Summer training at NHAI (NH24) and Jyoti build

tech.(80 MLD water treatment plant) College project:Structural Analysis and design of multi

storey office bldg. Participated in several seminars and conferences.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

2. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

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4. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

7. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

8. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clarkson University (TA)

3. Kansas State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (Got my admission letter as early as 11th nov)

6. University of Cincinnati (University grant Scholarship...($19740)...my most probable

destination.)

7. University of Florida (Recieved admission letter on 23rd nov...$15k aid)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: meghana padigala

Edulix Screenname: meghana.p

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 720

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Warangal

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.28 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area-Construction Materials

Misc. info: Industrial training in IVRCL and IITM Summer fellow 2009

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

2. Columbia University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

4. Oregon State University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits:

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1. Clarkson University

2. Oregon State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: manthav

Edulix Screenname: manthav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 410

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.63 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Did Summer interns in NGRI 2. Industrial training in L& T 3. Worked in Accenture for 2yrs

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [ConstMngmt], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Soumya Anantharaman

Edulix Screenname: soumi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 560

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GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: Meenakshi Sundararajan Engg Coll

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering

UG Grade: 86.3 (%)

Addn. info: 1. mini project on design of residential green building 2. main project on a similar topic under a

LEED consultant

Misc. info: I have a decent SOP and LOR. I wanna do sustainable design/ Architectural engg/ building

systems engg

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [building systems engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. University of Kansas, Lawrence (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [actually its architectural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sukanya Doshi

Edulix Screenname: sukanya

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.6 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS ECE [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

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10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

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11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Profiles Of All Applicants

To Texas A&M University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 2007

Personal Info.: Name: Ishan Desai

Edulix Screenname: Shaan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 560

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 270

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Surat

UG University: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (NIT Surat)

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 8.21 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Also got a call from IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON FOR MSc in Advanced Chemical

engineering with Biotehnology...But finally going to TAMU

Misc. info: 1. A paper in '10th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference' , Washington D.C 26th-

30th June 2006.(International Conference) 2. A paper at 'SCHEMCON 2005' at IIT

Guwahati.(National Conference) LORs- 2 from college and one from IITK. 3.Won a prize for a

paper presentation in techfest at NIT Surat. Also executed projects at IITK,NCL Pune, CSMCRI

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Bhavnagar, GACL Vadodara(industrial).

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

3. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

5. Purdue University (Ph.D. Chem Engg, Fall 2007)

6. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental], Fall 2007)

7. University of Florida (MS Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

8. University of Illinois at Chicago (MS Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

9. University of Maryland at College Park (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

10. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

11. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Chem Engg, Fall 2007)

13. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2007)

14. University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall 2007)

15. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Biotechnology], Fall

2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Southern California

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Georgia Institute of Technology

3. The Johns Hopkins University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. Purdue University

6. University of Florida

7. University of Illinois at Chicago

8. University of Maryland at College Park

9. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

11. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

12. University of Texas at Austin

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Texas A&M University

Personal Info.: Name: siva karthik kakaraparthi

Edulix Screenname: sivakarthik

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 590

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

AGRE: 78

TOEFL: 247

Acad. Info.: UG College: CHAITHANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(C.B.I.T.)

UG University: Osmania University, Hyderabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 78.5 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. The Ohio State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Austin

Rejects: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kedar R Halbe

Edulix Screenname: kedarhalbe

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 710

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 297

Acad. Info.: UG College: Rizvi College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 59.4 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Drexel University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. Northeastern University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

8. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2007)

11. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Northeastern University

3. State University of New York at Buffalo

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Southern California

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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7. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Illinois Institute of Technology

3. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Fall 2008

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Harshad S Phadnis

Edulix Screenname: Welsh Konig

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I.

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Dept rank: 6/73 2. Completed 2months under IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme in the

field in which I have applied 3. Winter internship at Reliance, but this is not the field for which I

have applied 4. 3-4 projects done in college 5. A profile that I think is decent: college level

football player, TPP contests won, quizzes won, GS of CEA 6. an SOP that I am proud of 7.

Recos (which I think are strong, didnt get a chance to see them) from IITB prof, HOD & a prof:

all PhDs

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Geosystems Engg.], Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [GeoEngineering], Fall 2008)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Purdue University

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3. Texas A&M University

4. University of California, Berkeley

5. University of California, Los Angeles

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

9. University of Texas at Austin

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Georgia Institute of Technology

Personal Info.: Name: roshni

Edulix Screenname: roshni

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 101

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sardar Patel College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 65 (%)

Addn. info: want to do MS in civil rather structural engineering.

Misc. info: Job experience till date in the civil rather structural engineering field - 2yrs in structural design

engineering in TATA Consulting Engineers..good projects on job... Extra curricular activities-

winner of several paper presentation competitions, debate,quiz etc.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

3. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 440

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: M S Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 80 (%)

Misc. info: I worked in Wipro for 15 months ..the work was irrelevant to my course so i am a little

apprehensive about this issue.Reco and Lor are ok i think!!!!!

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Anupam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 116

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

5. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Transpo], Fall 2008)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

Results: Admits:

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1. Arizona State University

2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Communication from prof for assistantship. Yet to

recieve a confirmation)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Rimal M Patel

Edulix Screenname: _sHocK

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 103

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.65 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 3 Projects- 1. @ VSSC, Trivandrum , related to structural vibrations 2. @ coll, involved water

quality prediction using neural networks in MATLAB. 3 . @ coll final year project - Traffic signal

co-ordination using PASSER V. Member of various clubs at college and part of event organizing

committees. (the usual... ) Thats it.. 3 recos- 2 from coll and 1 from project guide at vssc. Good

SOP (afaik.... :P) and motivation to study inspite of having a decent job offer and in the times of

US economic crisis..

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tansportation], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

3. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: jammy

Edulix Screenname: jammy271

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 400

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-Pilani

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.85 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: work experience of 1 year in IT industry.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. University of Kentucky (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Kentucky

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ((Thank God!!) This is My Dream)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Cincinnati

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Lakshmi R

Edulix Screenname: lraj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76.21 (%)

Addn. info: Want to do MS in Civil (Transportation engineering)

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Misc. info: Project Associate in Transportation Division,iit madras no industrial trainings, no publications

Few extra curriculars...

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (Rejected on 27/02/2009)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Gururaj

Edulix Screenname: gururaj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology,Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: I have a 3 projects in water resources. Two from my college and an another one from Indian

Institute of Science, Bangalore. I also have a project in structures in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore(IISc) . I have presented a paper in a natioinal level symposium in my college in

structures.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Computer Aided Engineering in Civil engineering],

Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Information Technology in Civil

engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

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Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (No mention abt schol)

2. Purdue University (No decision abt schol.yet)

3. Texas A&M University (No mention abt schol)

4. University of Colorado

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No schol)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Deepak Raghunathan

Edulix Screenname: deepakrgn

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: TKM College ofEngineering

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: 1.5 years experience in Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. The field though is not relevant to the course am

applying. Lots of extracurricular activities in school and college. Member of ISTE and NSS

organizations in college.

Misc. info: LoRs from 2 Phd profs and 1 from HOD,Civil Department at TKM College of Engineering,

Kollam.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Utah (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Pennsylvania State University (No funding offered.)

2. University of Cincinnati (My 4th admit. Comes with UGS scholarship of 19068$. Got to know

the decision via mail. Sent the packets late by say Feb 22nd. I may not go here though.)

3. University of Utah (My 2nd Admit. Got to know the decision via mail. They have offered me a

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graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship worth 19680$, a health insurance waiver and

$2000 scholarship. Am really excited about this. Thanks 2 d Almighty)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My first admit after a string of 4 rejects.

Very special to me. Got to know via status check. Will be getting a postal mail shortly.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (Got to know via AIS. An ambi option for me, I wanted to crack it

badly but fate had something else in store for me.)

2. University of Florida (A shocker. Got the decision via mail. Was a mod/safe option for me.

Was almost sure that I would crack it. Isne mere confidence ki dhajiya udaa di.)

3. University of Texas at Austin (Was always an ambi in my list. Came to know the decision via

status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Very ambi. I was expecting a reject anytime. Came to know

about the reject via mail.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sai kumar

Edulix Screenname: skywalker

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 390

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 80

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-Pilani

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.52 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Presented papers in national level,project execution at national leve, got reccos frm good profs ,

one industrial reco from a PSU.

Misc. info: Presented papers in national level,project execution at national level, got reccos frm good profs ,

one industrial reco from a PSU. work exp in a PSU for 2 months each in 2007 and 2008. good

SOP

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: kamalika pal

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Edulix Screenname: rhymjhim

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Malaviya National Institute of technology,jaipur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: i rank 7th in my department in a class of 44 students

Misc. info: won 1st prize in state level tech exhibition,participaton certi for design in iit-bombay,organized

various events aswell

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clemson University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. University of California, San Diego

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Anirudha Kadambi

Edulix Screenname: anirudha.kdambi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UVCE

UG University: Bangalore University

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

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Addn. info: topper is 82%,rank 4 out of 93 students.

Misc. info: 4 Projects, 1 Internship, 4 national papers,couple of awards,Assistant ships and scholarships and

campus extra curricular activities.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Missouri-Kansas City (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall

2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University (i-20 received)

2. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (i-20 received)

3. State University of New York at Buffalo (i-20 received)

4. Texas A&M University (Letter stating to pay waybil for I-20 shipment...I aint paying.....)

5. University of Missouri-Kansas City (i-20 received with DICE 8080 $)

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (THe Irony is got into TAMU transpo but Iowa state rejects me even

after a prof said that hell be personally riviewing my application)

2. University of Texas at Austin (NO reason....)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (I have no clue why the reject was coz

seniors told me that they had a lower profile than mine)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: kart

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 93

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.12 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: one project at IITR and one at IITM. one paper under review by Indian concrete journal. 3 paper

presentations.

Applications: 1. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

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3. University of Arizona (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Ohio State University

2. University of Arizona (received an e-mail from dept on dec20 saying that my application has

been forwarded to the grad college for final review and then got an e-mail from grad college on

dec 23 confirming my admit.)

3. University of Cincinnati (With 80% tuition waiver)

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Arlington

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Ashwat Narayanan

Edulix Screenname: Ashwat Narayanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 650

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: SRM Engineering College

UG University: SRM University

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.4 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Paper Presentation Strong SoP and Lor 2 years relevant work ex

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

2. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

4. University of California, Davis (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Personal Info.: Name: bhavna

Edulix Screenname: bhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: GITAM

UG University: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: rank 6 in a class of 60

Misc. info: internship at PBS&J for a period of 5 weeks

Applications: 1. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Kentucky (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (no schol)

2. University of Kentucky

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kartik Radhakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: kartik-civil

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: VNIT, Nagpur

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.73 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Goin for Virginia Tech for MS in Environmental Engineering, was a tough decision to leave out

TAMU.. :)

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Misc. info: I had a 2 years work ex & it helped.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University (Was always my dream univ, but was tough to leave it out fr Virginia

Tech, which i heard is better fr my branch.. I hope my decision is proven rite... :))

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My 1st admit, but received its I20 last :))

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Another jolt fr me, coz der ws no correspondence watsoever by them aftr

my application. Even for the decision, I'd to mail & ask them.. Seems its too sought after a

university..)

2. University of Texas at Austin (Took a loong time, but the inevitable had to happen, this ws my

ambi & drm univ...)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Lekshmi S R

Edulix Screenname: coollechu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 420

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 83

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University ((gt to kno thru status chk))

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University ((due to large no of applicants and limited no of seats.........:( ))

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2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Harish Sangireddy

Edulix Screenname: harish123

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institue of Technology Rourkela

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.05 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Misc. info: Two National Level papers, Projects at IIT Roorkee, Apprentice in Water Resources, Strong FInal

year project and strong recos from Profs and Manager at Work. 2 years of work exp with

Accneture.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No Aid)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (AID yet to be decided)

Rejects: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

2. National University of Singapore (cudnt give scholarship hence rejected!)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: YASHODATT C D

Edulix Screenname: yashodattcd

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 91

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Acad. Info.: UG College: COEP-PUNE

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Strucutural engg.], Fall 2009)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural and earthquake engg.], Fall

2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [str. Engg.], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Xena

Edulix Screenname: xena

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 81.5 (%)

Misc. info: Work experience in related field - 3 years

Applications: 1. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Iowa State University

2. University of Cincinnati (UGS of $19k)

3. University of Florida (Offered admission with Achievement Award)

Rejects: 1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Akshat Saxena

Edulix Screenname: aks8586

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Zakir Husain College of Engg. & Tech.

UG University: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.066 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 73%

Misc. info: I think my LORs and SOPs were pretty good. Moreover, I had a bunch of extra-curricular

certificates.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Cincinnati (Got a scholarship of $19,068.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Cincinnati

Personal Info.: Name: Shreyas Kumar

Edulix Screenname: shreyas

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 700

GRE Verbal: 370

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 92

Acad. Info.: UG College: M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

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Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. Polytechnic University of New York (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. Polytechnic University of New York

3. University of Florida

4. University of Texas at Arlington

5. Nanyang Technological University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Utkarsh Mital

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 720

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 117

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: My research interest is Computational Mechanics. I guess two programming internships with a

Structural Consultant have contributed a lot to my profile. I have 2 strong LoRs and a strong SoP.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics], Fall

2010)

2. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Northwestern University (Ph.D. Civil [Theoretical and Applied Mechanics], Fall 2010)

4. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Ph.D. Civil [Computational Mechanics], Fall 2010)

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Computational Engineering Mechanics],

Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

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8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. Cornell University (Applied for MS but the dept doesn't give MS admits. They told me to make

a choice between M.Eng and PhD. PhD was without any guarantee of funding. So opted for

M.Eng)

3. Northwestern University (I applied for MS but a professor got in touch with me and offered me

research assistantship and PhD. So I switched.)

4. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Originally applied for MS. A prof got in touch with me and

offered me PhD with research in my interest area. I had already gotten admit from Northwestern

by then so turned him down.)

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (First Admit)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of California, Berkeley (Too ambi.)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Northwestern University

Personal Info.: Name: Abhishek Bawiskar

Edulix Screenname: Abhishek

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: KVPY fellow, summer research projects at IITB (2) and IISc, presentation at an int'l conference,

paper published in an int'l journal (not very hi-fi journal), will get strong reccos from project guide

who's also prof for few courses in college, director of college 'coz i've been involved in many co-

cirriculars and project guide in IITB...

Applications: 1. Cornell University (Ph.D. Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (offered admission for phd, although had applied for ms)

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Purdue University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Princeton University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Purdue University

Personal Info.: Name: Manan Shah

Edulix Screenname: emanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.1 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Topper of the Class

Misc. info: 2 summer internships, Good LORs and SOP, CESA president, College Senate Member and First

in class throughout right from first year diploma(in Construction Technology) to 3rd year Degree

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall

2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Engineering and Project Management], Fall

2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management],

Fall 2010)

8. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Masters in Construction Management], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Project Management],

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Fall 2010)

10. University of Washington (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Via Email on Nov 30, it asked to check the status)

2. University of Colorado (Funding decision pending)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No Funding...notified by an Email)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. University of Southern California (Directly sent the I20 via courier on Dec 4)

6. University of Washington

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Dept recommended but Grad school refused to recognize my diploma as

Bachelors and they need 4 yrs of bachelors)

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Texas at Austin (Via Status Check)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Via status check on 4th March)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Nimni

Edulix Screenname: elebele

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 440

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 3.18 (4 point scale)

Misc. info: 2 conference papers+ A year of work experience in a construction firm

Applications: 1. Michigan Technological University (MS Civil [Structure], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [WRE], Fall 2010)

3. University of Akron (MS Civil [Structure], Fall 2010)

4. University of Houston (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of New Orleans (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Michigan Technological University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Akron (with full financial support (tuition waiver+GA))

4. University of Houston (with tuition waiver+fellowships)

5. University of New Orleans (With RA)

Rejects: None

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Haritha Malladi

Edulix Screenname: h.malladi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 730

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 119

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area of concentration- Construction/Infrastructure Materials

Misc. info: | Won numerous acclamations in many extra curricular activities, executive positions in numerous

student activity clubs, won paper presentation events, etc. | Did Industrial Training at ISRO for

one month. | One more IT @ Hyd Expressways Limited, on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road

Project | Got selected for by the Indian Academy of Sciences as a Summer Research Fellow and

worked at IGCAR, Kalpakkam in summer 2008. | Got selected for the WISE programme of

DAAD and interned at RWTH Aachen Univeristy, Germany in summer 2009. | Current research

project- "Performance Evaluation of Modified Bituminous Mixes" as a part of undergraduate

thesis.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Northwestern University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University

2. North Carolina State University (RA)

3. University of Florida

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (No aid.)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3. Northwestern University

4. Texas A&M University (Couldn't give a damn!)

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

6. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Bellam Srigiri Shankar

Edulix Screenname: Srigiri Shankar

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 680

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.74 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1. Selected for 2 companies in campus placements in a. Tata Consultancy Services and b. National

Mineral Development Corporation (as Assistant Manager) 2. President of NIT Durgapur Civil

Engg Society during my final year.

Misc. info: 1. Working as Assistant Manager(Projects) in a startup firm by an ISB graduate c/o Indian School

if Business-Hyderabad. (Will have 1 year of work exp by Fall 2010 for admission in the univ) 2.

On site Vocational Training in Asia's largest Sewage Treatment Plant by Nagarjuna Constructions

Company at Hyderabad 3. Summer Training at The Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and

Highways, Andaman Lakhadweep Harbour Works, A&N Islands. 4. Internship in Construction

Project Management at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad 5. Technical Education Quality

Improvement Programme (TEQIP) funded project at NIT Durgapur 6. 3 Academic projects a.

Complete planning and designing of 4 storey Administrative building at NIT Durgapur b.

Management of Irrigation tanks in Andhra Pradesh c. Solid waste management in and around

Durgapur Municipal area 7. Paper selected for publication and technical paper presentation in

ICONSWM (International Conference on Solid Waste Management) held in Kolkata, Nov 4-6,

2009. 8. Recommendation letter from the HOD, a Prof., a Lecturere (A Green Talent Awardee by

the German Govt.) and the Principal of the PMC am working in right now. 9. Software knowledge

in : Autocad, Staadpro, MS Project, Primavera, Autodesk Revit (Learning) Softwares learnt as a

hobby: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Maxon Cinema 4D

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

2. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

5. Stanford University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Colorado State University

3. North Carolina State University

4. Purdue University

5. Texas A&M University

6. University of Maryland at College Park

Rejects:

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1. Stanford University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Texas A&M University

Personal Info.: Name: sheeba rose mary

Edulix Screenname: sheeba

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 560

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of engineering guindy

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.56 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: one paper presentation in college symposium

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [construction engineering and management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: maanitraj

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Nirma University, Ahmedabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.98 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Am 2nd in class of 60 2. Lots of paper presentations various subjects. a)structures b)

transportation c)environmental d)fluid mechanics e)Water resources 3.Good recommendation

letters 4 GR8 SOP

Applications: 1. The Johns Hopkins University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

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4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall

2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. The Johns Hopkins University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Purdue University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Southern California

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: SUNDARA RAMAN C

Edulix Screenname: csu

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 690

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 86

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-PILANI

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 15 Months Work Experience in BHEL 6 Months Internship In IVRCL Infra Structures 3 Projects

in Civil Engineerin during Under Graduation 2 Reco from Professors of BITS One Reco from

AGM/BHEL

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. National University of Singapore (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits:

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1. Arizona State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Florida

5. Nanyang Technological University

6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: ms09_10

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 780

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 120

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Allahabad

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have written/co-written 4 papers. Among them is a paper on MR fluids (my area of interest) to

be presented at the Tokyo Institute of Technology this spring. as for the others one is in the field

of transportation engg presented at an international conference and 2 based on gis technology at a

national seminar and workshops. i have presented and won all 3 years in national level paper

presentation events. am told my sop is very well written. recommendations from faculty include

professor who taught structural based subjects and thesis supervisor (thesis on seismic

vulnerability analysis and retrofitting of structures). Final recco from professor at IIT-B under

whom i worked under on MR fluids.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4. University of Texas at Austin

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5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Satyajit Bagul

Edulix Screenname: Satyajit

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 88

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Misc. info: 1)I am getting following recos as a. Prof. (42 yrs exp)--Phd b. Prof. (14 yrs exp)--Phd c. Prof and

senior in working company (exp 10 yrs)---M.E. 2) right now i am working in company as a

assistant engineer which works for U.S. client. my work exp. is 18 months till Oct 2009

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Texas Tech University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of Alabama, Birmingham (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (My First admit.....on status check it was showing that

admit.accept(21 st jan) but didnt get any notification via mail. so i mailed them n got my offer

letter on next day i.e. 5th feb....)(No funding))

2. Texas A&M University

3. Texas Tech University

4. University of Alabama, Birmingham

5. University of Houston (Instate tuition+$1000 scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: meghana padigala

Edulix Screenname: meghana.p

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 720

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

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TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Warangal

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.28 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Area-Construction Materials

Misc. info: Industrial training in IVRCL and IITM Summer fellow 2009

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

2. Columbia University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

4. Oregon State University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

9. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Materials], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University

2. Oregon State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: manthav

Edulix Screenname: manthav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 410

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.63 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Did Summer interns in NGRI 2. Industrial training in L& T 3. Worked in Accenture for 2yrs

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [ConstMngmt], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: keerthi chand

Edulix Screenname: keerthi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

AGRE: 68

TOEFL: 99

Acad. Info.: UG College: Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology

UG University: Osmania University, Hyderabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 68 (%)

Misc. info: 4 paper presentations...1poster presentation...3 co-curricular activity certificates like organizing

collegiate events...

Applications: 1. Auburn University (MS Civil [Geotechnical engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Geotechnical engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Missouri-Rolla (MS Civil [Geotechnical engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Mitrasah k nimesh

Edulix Screenname: mitrasah

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: Punjab Engineering college chandigarh deemed university

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Mechanical Engineering

UG Grade: 63.27 (%)

Addn. info: Branch Topper 74.25%

Misc. info: 3 Years of work Experience in Water filtration company

Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

6. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University ($9000 as Scholarship, but still 35K is costly)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

3. University of Cincinnati (Offer Letter was sent: Awaiting reponse. Status check: No info about

aid, no e mail.)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (3 Years of work experience in water

filtration company No Info about funding)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

2. TU Delft (My Application was late. Reason for rejection: Non civil or environmental

background.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik N.S.S.L.N

Edulix Screenname: nookala

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.22 (10 point scale)

Misc. info:

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Four Projects at NITC, One in Offshore structures, two in Geotechnical Engg, and one related to

geo-environmental engg. Intern at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Good Sop and

Recos.

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Ocean Engg Program], Fall 2010)

3. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. Delft University of Technology (MS Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University

2. University of Florida

3. Delft University of Technology

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

4. National University of Singapore (extremely disappointed at this............:( though it would be a

yes.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Chaitanya Mehta

Edulix Screenname: Chaitanyarmehta

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.5 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Currently President Rotaract Club of Bombay West, Assistantships with structural consultant

since may 2008- till current. + internship Rambol IMIsoft, Hyderabad- Telecom tower Design

summer 08+intership local 07.

Misc. info: Internship, assistantships, soft skills. good SOP n LoR from project guide and intership guide...

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (no funding. but great program and really cheap!!)

2. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (no funding)

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (too expensive..but what amazing research!!)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (brilliant university!! best for structures and really cheap

tuition..must try for all..)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: nishant verma

Edulix Screenname: nishantverma

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 290

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 79

Acad. Info.: UG College: D.Y.Patil Colege of Engg

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 70 (%)

Addn. info: department topper

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

6. University of Utah (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

2. University of Florida

3. University of Texas at Arlington

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

Waitlisted: 1. University of Utah

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sandeep Reddy

Edulix Screenname: Sandy_bits

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

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TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.6 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 international conference paper. 5 national level projects. 2 award winning. Intern at SERC,

chennai for 6 months. A paper in Seismic base Isolation under review

Applications: 1. Michigan Technological University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Rice University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [structures and earthquake], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Utah State University (MS Civil [structural engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (no reason given)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Punith Naik

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 3.51 (4 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Conference Paper, 3 years work experience, Masters in U.S (Chemical Engineering), 3 years

research Experience

Applications: 1. Colorado School of Mines (Ph.D. Env Science, Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

4. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Delaware (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

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9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

10. Washington State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Washington University in Saint Louis (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Full Funding)

2. University of Iowa (Being Considered for FInancial Aid)

Rejects: 1. Colorado School of Mines

2. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg

3. Texas A&M University (Withdrew my application)

4. Vanderbilt University

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

6. Washington University in Saint Louis

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SAGAR

Edulix Screenname: sagarmjadhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 95

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 62.4 (%)

Addn. info: ..

Misc. info: ..

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Florida

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Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Adarsa Nepali

Edulix Screenname: drrgrr

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 750

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: Insitute Of Engineerng, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: IOE, TU is the best place for engineering studies in Nepal.

Misc. info: LoR: 6 out of 10 SoP: 8 out of 10 Work Experience: 1 year in related field

Applications: 1. Cornell University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

4. Rice University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

8. University of Alberta (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sukanya Doshi

Edulix Screenname: sukanya

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

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Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.6 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS ECE [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: harshit

Edulix Screenname: harshit175

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 550

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 104

Acad. Info.: UG College: IIT Roorkee

UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.183 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structural], Fall 2011)

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2011)

Results: Admits: None

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Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Spring 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Balaji Sivaramakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: Balaji Sivaramakrishnan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: PSG College of Technology

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1) Was awarded 'Best Outgoing Student' by the college Alumni Association. 2) Overall 3rd rank

in the department. 3) Many extra and co-curricular activities.

Misc. info: Totally 6 paper presentations. 3 national and 3 intra college.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Got the result on July 20.)

2. Texas A&M University (Sent the application packet in the first week of July and got the result

on August 2.)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Texas at Austin

Spring 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: viswanathkammula

Edulix Screenname: vissu_k

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 710

GRE Verbal: 580

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 97

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.45 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

2. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

3. University of Missouri-Rolla (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

4. University of South Carolina (MS Civil [Structures], Spring 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Colorado

2. University of Missouri-Rolla

3. University of South Carolina

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

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GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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To Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

University

In Civil Engineering

Fall 1989

Personal Info.: Name: SK

Edulix Screenname: Editor

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 617

Acad. Info.: UG College: Guindy Engineering College

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 3.5 (9 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Journal + 1 Conference paper

Applications: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 1989)

Results: Admits: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Fall 2007

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Kedar R Halbe

Edulix Screenname: kedarhalbe

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 710

GRE Verbal: 680

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GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 297

Acad. Info.: UG College: Rizvi College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 59.4 (%)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

3. Drexel University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

4. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

5. Northeastern University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

6. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

8. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2007)

11. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2007)

Results: Admits: 1. Drexel University

2. Northeastern University

3. State University of New York at Buffalo

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Southern California

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

7. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Illinois Institute of Technology

3. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Fall 2008

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Harshad S Phadnis

Edulix Screenname: Welsh Konig

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 110

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Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I.

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Dept rank: 6/73 2. Completed 2months under IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme in the

field in which I have applied 3. Winter internship at Reliance, but this is not the field for which I

have applied 4. 3-4 projects done in college 5. A profile that I think is decent: college level

football player, TPP contests won, quizzes won, GS of CEA 6. an SOP that I am proud of 7.

Recos (which I think are strong, didnt get a chance to see them) from IITB prof, HOD & a prof:

all PhDs

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Geosystems Engg.], Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [GeoEngineering], Fall 2008)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of California, Berkeley

5. University of California, Los Angeles

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

9. University of Texas at Austin

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Georgia Institute of Technology

Personal Info.: Name: roshni

Edulix Screenname: roshni

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 101

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sardar Patel College of Engineering

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

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UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 65 (%)

Addn. info: want to do MS in civil rather structural engineering.

Misc. info: Job experience till date in the civil rather structural engineering field - 2yrs in structural design

engineering in TATA Consulting Engineers..good projects on job... Extra curricular activities-

winner of several paper presentation competitions, debate,quiz etc.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

3. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [civil], Fall 2008)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Anupam

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 116

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

4. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

5. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Transpo], Fall 2008)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2008)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Communication from prof for assistantship. Yet to

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recieve a confirmation)

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Fall 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name:

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 720

GRE Verbal: 480

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: CET

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 0 (%)

Addn. info: Distinction

Applications: 1. Rutgers University (MS Civil [Environmental and water resources], Fall 2009)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Environmental and water resources], Fall

2009)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental and water

resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Rimal M Patel

Edulix Screenname: _sHocK

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

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TOEFL: 103

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.65 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 3 Projects- 1. @ VSSC, Trivandrum , related to structural vibrations 2. @ coll, involved water

quality prediction using neural networks in MATLAB. 3 . @ coll final year project - Traffic signal

co-ordination using PASSER V. Member of various clubs at college and part of event organizing

committees. (the usual... ) Thats it.. 3 recos- 2 from coll and 1 from project guide at vssc. Good

SOP (afaik.... :P) and motivation to study inspite of having a decent job offer and in the times of

US economic crisis..

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Tansportation], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

3. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Tranportation], Fall 2009)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: jammy

Edulix Screenname: jammy271

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 400

GRE Analytical/AWA: 2.5

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: BITS-Pilani

UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.85 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: work experience of 1 year in IT industry.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

6. University of Kentucky (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

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Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Kentucky

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ((Thank God!!) This is My Dream)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. Texas A&M University

4. University of Cincinnati

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Lakshmi R

Edulix Screenname: lraj

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Trivandrum

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76.21 (%)

Addn. info: Want to do MS in Civil (Transportation engineering)

Misc. info: Project Associate in Transportation Division,iit madras no industrial trainings, no publications

Few extra curriculars...

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (Rejected on 27/02/2009)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Florida

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Deepak Raghunathan

Edulix Screenname: deepakrgn

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: TKM College ofEngineering

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: 1.5 years experience in Capgemini India Pvt Ltd. The field though is not relevant to the course am

applying. Lots of extracurricular activities in school and college. Member of ISTE and NSS

organizations in college.

Misc. info: LoRs from 2 Phd profs and 1 from HOD,Civil Department at TKM College of Engineering,

Kollam.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

2. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Transportation Engg], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. University of Utah (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering],

Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Pennsylvania State University (No funding offered.)

2. University of Cincinnati (My 4th admit. Comes with UGS scholarship of 19068$. Got to know

the decision via mail. Sent the packets late by say Feb 22nd. I may not go here though.)

3. University of Utah (My 2nd Admit. Got to know the decision via mail. They have offered me a

graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship worth 19680$, a health insurance waiver and

$2000 scholarship. Am really excited about this. Thanks 2 d Almighty)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My first admit after a string of 4 rejects.

Very special to me. Got to know via status check. Will be getting a postal mail shortly.)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (Got to know via AIS. An ambi option for me, I wanted to crack it

badly but fate had something else in store for me.)

2. University of Florida (A shocker. Got the decision via mail. Was a mod/safe option for me.

Was almost sure that I would crack it. Isne mere confidence ki dhajiya udaa di.)

3. University of Texas at Austin (Was always an ambi in my list. Came to know the decision via

status check)

4. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Very ambi. I was expecting a reject anytime. Came to know

about the reject via mail.)

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: Mayan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Trichy

UG University: UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Oklahoma State University (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Chem Engg [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Iowa (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

7. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

9. ETH Zurich, Switzerland (MS Chem Engg, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Oklahoma State University (Full Aid)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (No aid)

3. ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Rejects: 1. The Pennsylvania State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Iowa

4. University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Rejected Because they could not offer me aid !!!)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: kamalika pal

Edulix Screenname: rhymjhim

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: Malaviya National Institute of technology,jaipur

UG University: National Institute of Technology, Warangal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

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UG Grade: 8.61 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: i rank 7th in my department in a class of 44 students

Misc. info: won 1st prize in state level tech exhibition,participaton certi for design in iit-bombay,organized

various events aswell

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

3. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

4. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

7. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Clemson University

3. North Carolina State University

4. The Pennsylvania State University

5. University of California, San Diego

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Anirudha Kadambi

Edulix Screenname: anirudha.kdambi

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UVCE

UG University: Bangalore University

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 76 (%)

Addn. info: topper is 82%,rank 4 out of 93 students.

Misc. info: 4 Projects, 1 Internship, 4 national papers,couple of awards,Assistant ships and scholarships and

campus extra curricular activities.

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

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3. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Michigan State University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Transportation Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Missouri-Kansas City (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall 2009)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Strucutral Engineering], Fall

2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University (i-20 received)

2. Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (i-20 received)

3. State University of New York at Buffalo (i-20 received)

4. Texas A&M University (Letter stating to pay waybil for I-20 shipment...I aint paying.....)

5. University of Missouri-Kansas City (i-20 received with DICE 8080 $)

Rejects: 1. Iowa State University (THe Irony is got into TAMU transpo but Iowa state rejects me even

after a prof said that hell be personally riviewing my application)

2. University of Texas at Austin (NO reason....)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (I have no clue why the reject was coz

seniors told me that they had a lower profile than mine)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: kart

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 93

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: National Institute of Technology, Trichy

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.12 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: one project at IITR and one at IITM. one paper under review by Indian concrete journal. 3 paper

presentations.

Applications: 1. The Ohio State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. University of Arizona (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. The Ohio State University

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2. University of Arizona (received an e-mail from dept on dec20 saying that my application has

been forwarded to the grad college for final review and then got an e-mail from grad college on

dec 23 confirming my admit.)

3. University of Cincinnati (With 80% tuition waiver)

4. University of Florida

5. University of Texas at Arlington

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Sumit Kathare

Edulix Screenname: sumit101

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: R.V College of Engineering

UG University: Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum

UG Department: Architecture

UG Grade: 70 (%)

Addn. info: I am the topper of my Class

Misc. info: Completed a study project on Mixed Use Urban Centre in Bangalore. Have 3 years work

experience. Currently working in WS Atkins,Bangalore

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2009)

2. Clemson University (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2009)

3. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2009)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2009)

5. University of Texas at Austin (MS Const Mgmt, Fall 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Clemson University

2. Illinois Institute of Technology

3. Texas A&M University

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Illinois Institute of Technology

Personal Info.: Name: bhavna

Edulix Screenname: bhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 790

GRE Verbal: 600

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: GITAM

UG University: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: rank 6 in a class of 60

Misc. info: internship at PBS&J for a period of 5 weeks

Applications: 1. Cornell University (M.Eng. Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

5. University of Kentucky (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [structures], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (no schol)

2. University of Kentucky

Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Kartik Radhakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: kartik-civil

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 107

Acad. Info.: UG College: VNIT, Nagpur

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.73 (10 point scale)

Addn. info:

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Goin for Virginia Tech for MS in Environmental Engineering, was a tough decision to leave out

TAMU.. :)

Misc. info: I had a 2 years work ex & it helped.

Applications: 1. Colorado State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Colorado State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Texas A&M University (Was always my dream univ, but was tough to leave it out fr Virginia

Tech, which i heard is better fr my branch.. I hope my decision is proven rite... :))

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (My 1st admit, but received its I20 last :))

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Another jolt fr me, coz der ws no correspondence watsoever by them aftr

my application. Even for the decision, I'd to mail & ask them.. Seems its too sought after a

university..)

2. University of Texas at Austin (Took a loong time, but the inevitable had to happen, this ws my

ambi & drm univ...)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Personal Info.: Name: Harish Sangireddy

Edulix Screenname: harish123

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 108

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institue of Technology Rourkela

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.05 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Misc. info: Two National Level papers, Projects at IIT Roorkee, Apprentice in Water Resources, Strong FInal

year project and strong recos from Profs and Manager at Work. 2 years of work exp with

Accneture.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

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2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No Aid)

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Texas at Austin (AID yet to be decided)

Rejects: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

2. National University of Singapore (cudnt give scholarship hence rejected!)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: YASHODATT C D

Edulix Screenname: yashodattcd

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 500

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 91

Acad. Info.: UG College: COEP-PUNE

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.01 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Strucutural engg.], Fall 2009)

4. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural and earthquake engg.], Fall

2009)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [str. Engg.], Fall 2009)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg.], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Swarna Kumarswamy

Edulix Screenname: swa3

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

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GRE Verbal: 460

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 110

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK Surathkal

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.6 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have done 3 summer projects at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. 2 projects in the field of

Environmental Engineering at NITK during my Under graduation. I have done Industrial Training

for 4 weeks at L&T Extra Curricular activities at College- Girls' Representative-Students Union,

part of various clubs-Rotoract,NSS and Management forum XII-80.5% X-83% I am currently

working with a leading UK based civil consultancy firm -WS Atkins as an Environmental

Engineer.

Misc. info: My final destination is the Erasmus Mundus EMMEP program which has 4 participating

Universities across Europe.

Applications: 1. Kansas State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

3. Pennsylvania College of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

4. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

5. University of California, Irvine (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

6. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Water Resources], Fall 2009)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2009)

9. McGill University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

10. University of Waterloo (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

11. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2009)

Results: Admits: 1. Kansas State University

2. North Carolina State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Florida (50% Fee Waiver)

5. TU Delft (Erasmus Mundus Program EMMEP 09 with full scholarship and stipend)

Rejects: 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology

2. Purdue University

3. University of California, Irvine

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

5. McGill University

6. University of Waterloo

Waitlisted: None

Destination: TU Delft

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Fall 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Abhishek Bawiskar

Edulix Screenname: Abhishek

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: College of Engineering Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.8 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: KVPY fellow, summer research projects at IITB (2) and IISc, presentation at an int'l conference,

paper published in an int'l journal (not very hi-fi journal), will get strong reccos from project guide

who's also prof for few courses in college, director of college 'coz i've been involved in many co-

cirriculars and project guide in IITB...

Applications: 1. Cornell University (Ph.D. Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. Princeton University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

6. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

9. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

11. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Cornell University (offered admission for phd, although had applied for ms)

2. North Carolina State University

3. The Pennsylvania State University

4. Purdue University

5. University of Colorado

6. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. Princeton University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Purdue University

Personal Info.: Name: Manan Shah

Edulix Screenname: emanan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 740

GRE Verbal: 520

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 109

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.1 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: Topper of the Class

Misc. info: 2 summer internships, Good LORs and SOP, CESA president, College Senate Member and First

in class throughout right from first year diploma(in Construction Technology) to 3rd year Degree

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall

2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Engineering and Project Management], Fall

2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

7. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management],

Fall 2010)

8. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Masters in Construction Management], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Project Management],

Fall 2010)

10. University of Washington (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and Management], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Construction Engineering and

Management], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Via Email on Nov 30, it asked to check the status)

2. University of Colorado (Funding decision pending)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (No Funding...notified by an Email)

4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

5. University of Southern California (Directly sent the I20 via courier on Dec 4)

6. University of Washington

Rejects: 1. Purdue University (Dept recommended but Grad school refused to recognize my diploma as

Bachelors and they need 4 yrs of bachelors)

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Texas at Austin (Via Status Check)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Via status check on 4th March)

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: ASHESH DAYAL SRIVASTAVA

Edulix Screenname: srivastava.ashesh

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 750

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT ALLAHABAD

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.31 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1)HigherSecondaryEducation(C.B.S.E), 2006 Percentage obtained – 76.8% 2) Secondary School

Education (C.B.S.E), 2004 Percentage obtained – 82.4% 3)highest cpi in class(civil engg)8.84/10

4)Projects:- ***Project on Multistory Building (NIT ALLAHABAD) *********Project on

vulnerability of building to earthquake loading and its retrofitting.(NIT Allahabd-final year

project)****** paper published in international Conference-Use of GIS Technolgy in sewerage

network designing ****** National level Paper in Structure published(Mathematical modeling of

chimney for wind loading )****** Paper published in International conference-Mathematical

modeling of chimney for seismic loading******

Misc. info: 1 iisc proff lor-avg 2 nit college proff lor-avg sop-avg

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Colorado (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Utah (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (No scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Arizona State University

2. Texas A&M University

3. University of Colorado

4. University of Florida

5. University of Southern California

6. University of Utah

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted:

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None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: maanitraj

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 540

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Nirma University, Ahmedabad

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.98 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Am 2nd in class of 60 2. Lots of paper presentations various subjects. a)structures b)

transportation c)environmental d)fluid mechanics e)Water resources 3.Good recommendation

letters 4 GR8 SOP

Applications: 1. The Johns Hopkins University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

5. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall

2010)

7. University of Southern California (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

8. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. The Johns Hopkins University

2. North Carolina State University

3. Purdue University

4. Texas A&M University

5. University of Florida

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Southern California

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Nishant Garg

Edulix Screenname: Death Knight

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 680

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GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 112

Acad. Info.: UG College: Thapar institute of technology, Thapar university.

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.77 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: No backlogs, But mostly C and B grades. :( But in my class, only 7-8 ppl above 8/10 My position

is average. Interested in Environmental engg, Ph.D most prolly

Misc. info: 1. One review paper on "Silica fume Concrete" in Elsevier press under a reuputed PDF professor.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Did a 4-5 month

project on "Storm water management" under a environmental Ph.D professor. ------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Pursued a three year diploma in civil

engg in honors prior to BE. ----------------------------- 4. Right now on a 4.5 month training under

STUP consultants (7th semester --> training), although not related to env engg. Several other

smaller duration(1-2month) trainings done while in diploma ---------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------- 5. LOR's --> should be fine, from profs of first 2 projects on top.

SOP --> fine i think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- 6. I have put punjab university, chd y by mistake, cant remove it now :( And thapar university

not in list :(

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

2. Clemson University (Ph.D. Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

3. Colorado State University (Ph.D. Civil [Ground water engg], Fall 2010)

4. Iowa State University (MS Civil [Civil Engg Materials], Fall 2010)

5. The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. Civil, Fall 2010)

6. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

7. State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

9. University of Florida (MS Civil [hydrology], Fall 2010)

10. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Construction Materials], Fall 2010)

11. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

12. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Ph.D. Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Env engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University (File completed on 10th feb, 10 and admitted through email on 11th

march, 10. Was a safe univ.)

2. Clemson University (File completed on 19 Nov'09 and admit on 12 april'10. Offered RA $550

pm with 90% tuiton waver by prof.)

3. Iowa State University (Partial Aid with RA ($1200 pm). App Completed 25 Nov'09 and admit

through email on 15 April'10.)

4. North Carolina State University (File on 24 Nov'09 and Acceptance through email/status check

on 6 April'10 (No info on aid))

5. State University of New York at Buffalo (App completed 18 Nov'09 and admit through email

on 6 April'10. But clearly said "No Funding". Duh, funding scene rly tight in US...no funding

even for PhD admits..zzz.)

6. University of Cincinnati (File complete on 8th dec 09, got admit through email on 15 April' 10

with UGS schol of 19k per annum. Very Lucrative Financially. Will decide after seeing all

admits..)

7. University of Florida (App complete on 2nd dec 09 and admitted through email on 17th march

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10. The review of app began on 2nd feb, 10. Was a safe univ. Got AA - 40% tuition waver)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (App complete on 10th Dec, 09. Admit on

status page on 26 Jan, 10. Had applied for PhD but due to lack of funds, they accepted into MS

upon request.)

Rejects: 1. Colorado State University (App Complete on 2nd dec, Got rejection by email on 11th feb '10.

Deptt had recommended me for admission but Grad Office rejecting stating reason "Grades too

low". LoL.)

2. The Johns Hopkins University (App completed 24 Nov,09 and Rejection through email on 26

March, 10. (Was an ambi univ.))

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (App complete on 5.12.09, reject through email on

10.03.2010)

4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (File completed on 20 Nov'09 and Rejection through

email/status check on 6 May'10)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Edulix Screenname: ms09_10

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 780

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 120

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Allahabad

UG University: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 6.92 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I have written/co-written 4 papers. Among them is a paper on MR fluids (my area of interest) to

be presented at the Tokyo Institute of Technology this spring. as for the others one is in the field

of transportation engg presented at an international conference and 2 based on gis technology at a

national seminar and workshops. i have presented and won all 3 years in national level paper

presentation events. am told my sop is very well written. recommendations from faculty include

professor who taught structural based subjects and thesis supervisor (thesis on seismic

vulnerability analysis and retrofitting of structures). Final recco from professor at IIT-B under

whom i worked under on MR fluids.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

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Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: karthikreddy

Edulix Screenname: karthikreddy

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 102

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.03 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: The field I am applying to is Structural Engineering and I have got all A grades pertaining to the

field I am applying to

Misc. info: My reco's will be very very strong and the faculty who will be giving recommendations are from

1) A professor who has taken a course for us and has written 80 journals 2) Faculty Advisor and

who has taught 4 courses 3)Dean who taught me dynamics,the field in which I would be applying

4)I worked as a floor manager for MAYTAS during my summer vacation and also worked under

several architects during my summer vacation

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Earthquake engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of California, San Diego (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

10. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. University of Washington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall 2010)

12. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of California, Los Angeles

3. University of California, San Diego

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Rejects: 1. Purdue University

2. University of California, Berkeley

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Washington

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Satyajit Bagul

Edulix Screenname: Satyajit

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 88

Acad. Info.: UG College: Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 72 (%)

Misc. info: 1)I am getting following recos as a. Prof. (42 yrs exp)--Phd b. Prof. (14 yrs exp)--Phd c. Prof and

senior in working company (exp 10 yrs)---M.E. 2) right now i am working in company as a

assistant engineer which works for U.S. client. my work exp. is 18 months till Oct 2009

Applications: 1. Clemson University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Texas Tech University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

5. University of Alabama, Birmingham (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

6. University of Houston (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. State University of New York at Buffalo (My First admit.....on status check it was showing that

admit.accept(21 st jan) but didnt get any notification via mail. so i mailed them n got my offer

letter on next day i.e. 5th feb....)(No funding))

2. Texas A&M University

3. Texas Tech University

4. University of Alabama, Birmingham

5. University of Houston (Instate tuition+$1000 scholarship)

Rejects: 1. Clemson University

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

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Personal Info.: Name: manthav

Edulix Screenname: manthav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 410

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.63 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: 1. Did Summer interns in NGRI 2. Industrial training in L& T 3. Worked in Accenture for 2yrs

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

4. University of Florida (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

5. University of Maryland at College Park (MS Civil [Project Management], Fall 2010)

6. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structures], Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [ConstMngmt], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Mitrasah k nimesh

Edulix Screenname: mitrasah

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 570

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: Punjab Engineering college chandigarh deemed university

UG University: Punjab University, Chandigarh

UG Department: Mechanical Engineering

UG Grade: 63.27 (%)

Addn. info: Branch Topper 74.25%

Misc. info: 3 Years of work Experience in Water filtration company

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Applications: 1. Clarkson University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Environmental engineering], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

6. TU Delft (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Clarkson University ($9000 as Scholarship, but still 35K is costly)

2. Illinois Institute of Technology (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

3. University of Cincinnati (Offer Letter was sent: Awaiting reponse. Status check: No info about

aid, no e mail.)

4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (3 Years of work experience in water

filtration company No Info about funding)

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University (3 years of work exp in water filtration company)

2. TU Delft (My Application was late. Reason for rejection: Non civil or environmental

background.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Vikram Kapoor

Edulix Screenname: vicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 650

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

UG University: Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

UG Department: Biomedical Engineering

UG Grade: 8.9 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: B.Tech Biotechnology (Applying for MS Environmental Engg)

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Env Science [Biological & Agricultural], Fall 2010)

3. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

4. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Cincinnati (with UGS)

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of California, Berkeley

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Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Karthik N.S.S.L.N

Edulix Screenname: nookala

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Calicut

UG University: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.22 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Four Projects at NITC, One in Offshore structures, two in Geotechnical Engg, and one related to

geo-environmental engg. Intern at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Good Sop and

Recos.

Applications: 1. Purdue University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Ocean Engg Program], Fall 2010)

3. University of Florida (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Geotechnical Engg], Fall 2010)

6. National University of Singapore (M.Eng. Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. Delft University of Technology (MS Civil [Offshore Engineering], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Purdue University

2. University of Florida

3. Delft University of Technology

Rejects: 1. Texas A&M University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

4. National University of Singapore (extremely disappointed at this............:( though it would be a

yes.)

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: MJ

Edulix Screenname: tjchin88

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 118

Acad. Info.: UG College: Jeppiaar Engg College

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UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Biomedical Engineering

UG Grade: 7.9 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: B.Tech BIO TECHNOLOGY

Misc. info: Have done my final year project at Nestle's coffee factory in the waste water treatment plant. Have

been the head of the girls wing in NCC in college. Have hosted many events in college. Was an

editor of the college symposium magazine and helped in organising events. Not much of research

experience as such.

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

2. Purdue University (MS Env Science [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

3. State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (MS Env

Science [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MS Env Science [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

7. Nanyang Technological University (MS Env Science, Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No aid)

2. Purdue University (No aid)

3. State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (No aid)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

3. Nanyang Technological University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Personal Info.: Name: Punith Naik

Edulix Screenname:

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 530

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: NITK

UG University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

UG Department: Chemical Engineering

UG Grade: 3.51 (4 point scale)

Misc. info: 1 Conference Paper, 3 years work experience, Masters in U.S (Chemical Engineering), 3 years

research Experience

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Applications: 1. Colorado School of Mines (Ph.D. Env Science, Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

3. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

4. Texas A&M University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

5. University of Delaware (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

7. University of Iowa (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

8. Vanderbilt University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering],

Fall 2010)

10. Washington State University (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering], Fall 2010)

11. Washington University in Saint Louis (Ph.D. Chem Engg [Environmental Engineering], Fall

2010)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Full Funding)

2. University of Iowa (Being Considered for FInancial Aid)

Rejects: 1. Colorado School of Mines

2. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg

3. Texas A&M University (Withdrew my application)

4. Vanderbilt University

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

6. Washington University in Saint Louis

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Parth Athawale

Edulix Screenname: psa

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 760

GRE Verbal: 450

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3.5

TOEFL: 103

Acad. Info.: UG College: AISSSMS COE

UG University: University of Poona, Pune

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 52 (%)

Addn. info: in my final year 3 paper presentations 9 months experience final year project sponsored

Applications: 1. Texas Tech University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

2. University of Colorado, Denver (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

3. University of Houston (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

4. University of Missouri-Columbia (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

5. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

6. University of Utah (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2010)

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Results: Admits: 1. Texas Tech University

2. University of Colorado, Denver

3. University of Texas at Arlington

4. University of Utah

Rejects: 1. University of Missouri-Columbia

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: SAGAR

Edulix Screenname: sagarmjadhav

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 780

GRE Verbal: 360

GRE Analytical/AWA: 3

TOEFL: 95

Acad. Info.: UG College: V.J.T.I

UG University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 62.4 (%)

Addn. info: ..

Misc. info: ..

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

3. Oklahoma State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

4. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

5. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

6. University of Florida (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [STRUCTURAL], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. Oklahoma State University

3. University of Cincinnati

4. University of Florida

Rejects: 1. North Carolina State University

2. University of Texas at Austin

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Waitlisted: None

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Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: vignesh sridharan

Edulix Screenname: bitsvicky

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 0

GRE Verbal: 0

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 0

Acad. Info.: UG College: UG University: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.81 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

2. State University of New York at Buffalo (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

3. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of Edinburgh, Scotland (MS Civil [Structural engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Arizona State University

2. State University of New York at Buffalo

3. University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: State University of New York at Buffalo

Personal Info.: Name: Savini Nenmini

Edulix Screenname: snenmini

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 670

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: NIT Jaipur

UG University: Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.66 (10 point scale)

Misc. info: Admits from Stanford and Purdue

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

2. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Purdue University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

4. Stanford University (MS Civil [Atmosphere/Energy], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Southern California (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

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9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (No aid)

2. Purdue University (No Aid Yet)

3. Stanford University (No Financial Aid)

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

2. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Sukanya Doshi

Edulix Screenname: sukanya

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 610

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 115

Acad. Info.: UG College: VJTI

UG University: UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.6 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

2. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

3. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

4. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

5. University of California, Los Angeles (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

6. University of Cincinnati (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

7. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS ECE [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

9. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engg], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. Illinois Institute of Technology

2. The Pennsylvania State University

3. University of California, Los Angeles

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: 1. University of Texas at Austin

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Personal Info.: Name: Jayanthi Gopal

Edulix Screenname: jayanthigopal

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Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 660

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 113

Acad. Info.: UG College: M.N.I.T Jaipur

UG University: Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.5 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Civil [Environmental Engineering and Science], Fall

2010)

2. Princeton University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and Science], Fall 2010)

3. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and Science], Fall

2010)

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and

Science], Fall 2010)

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and

Science], Fall 2010)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Environmental Engineering and

Science], Fall 2010)

Results: Admits: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rejects: 1. Georgia Institute of Technology

2. Princeton University

3. University of California, Berkeley

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Fall 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: harshit

Edulix Screenname: harshit175

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 550

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 104

Acad. Info.: UG College: IIT Roorkee

UG University: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 8.183 (10 point scale)

Applications: 1. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [structural], Fall 2011)

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2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil, Fall 2011)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Spring 2009

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Balaji Sivaramakrishnan

Edulix Screenname: Balaji Sivaramakrishnan

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 770

GRE Verbal: 640

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4

TOEFL: 105

Acad. Info.: UG College: PSG College of Technology

UG University: Anna University, Chennai

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 9.38 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: 1) Was awarded 'Best Outgoing Student' by the college Alumni Association. 2) Overall 3rd rank

in the department. 3) Many extra and co-curricular activities.

Misc. info: Totally 6 paper presentations. 3 national and 3 intra college.

Applications: 1. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

2. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

4. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2009)

6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2009)

Results: Admits: 1. North Carolina State University (Got the result on July 20.)

2. Texas A&M University (Sent the application packet in the first week of July and got the result

on August 2.)

3. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4. University of Texas at Austin

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

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6. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: University of Texas at Austin

Spring 2011

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: Sanat Dash

Edulix Screenname: sanatdash

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 800

GRE Verbal: 510

GRE Analytical/AWA: 4.5

TOEFL: 106

Acad. Info.: UG College: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

UG University: National Institue of Technology, Rourkela

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 7.93 (10 point scale)

Addn. info: I want do my Master's in Structural Engineering.

Misc. info: My final year project was on efficient reservoir operations based on calculation of regression

cofficient. I won a first prize at a state level model presentation competion held at CET,

Bhubaneswar. I have worked in Accenture for 9 months as a Software tester.

Applications: 1. Arizona State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

2. California Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

3. Georgia Institute of Technology (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

4. North Carolina State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

5. The Pennsylvania State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

6. Purdue University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

7. Texas A&M University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

8. University of California, Berkeley (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

10. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

11. University of Texas at Arlington (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

12. University of Texas at Austin (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

13. University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

14. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring

2011)

15. Nanyang Technological University (MS Civil [Structural Engineering], Spring 2011)

Page 263: Edulix CivilE Profiles of All Applicants

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided

Summer 2010

Civil Engineering

Personal Info.: Name: RajeshTV

Edulix Screenname: RajeshTV

Standard Tests: GRE Quantitative: 730

GRE Verbal: 320

GRE Analytical/AWA: 0

TOEFL: 100

Acad. Info.: UG College: CET

UG University: University of Kerala, Trivandrum

UG Department: Civil Engineering

UG Grade: 65.6 (9 point scale)

Addn. info: College of Enginneering, Thiruvananthapuram

Misc. info: I have completed B Tech Now in search of good universities... interested in construction

management and structural engg.

Applications: 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (MS Civil [Construction management],

Summer 2010)

Results: Admits: None

Rejects: None

Waitlisted: None

Destination: Not decided