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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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:
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)
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
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
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)
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:
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.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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:
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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...
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
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:
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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:
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
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
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 (%)
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
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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],
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
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)
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)
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
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:
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Profiles Of All Applicants
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 (%)
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
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
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
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
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
Profiles Of All Applicants
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
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
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)
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
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:
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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.)
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
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)
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
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
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
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:
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
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.)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (%)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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 ---------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------- 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
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)
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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******
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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.........:( ))
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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.
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)
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)
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Profiles Of All Applicants
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
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
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.)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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:
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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
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)
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)
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
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
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 (%)
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)
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
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.. :)
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.........:( ))
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
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
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 (%)
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)
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)
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],
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
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:
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:
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:
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)
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:
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
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
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
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)
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
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:
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Profiles Of All Applicants
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.)
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
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)
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
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
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:
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)
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
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
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:
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)
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:
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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