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I have recieved one patent in the past and am currently applying for a second one. The first one I invented in 4th grade. The new idea I am currently in the process of writing an application is a new type of electronis motor that solves many speed control problems existing in prexisting motors(i.e. amperage increase/decrease and speed of alternation) I recieved a grant from my town's board of education to purchase the neccasary materials. I now have a working prototype. Is this considered an edge or possibly a hook if I wanted to apply to a prestigious electrical engineering school? (ie CMU, Caltech, MIT)

Please give me your input. I'd appreciate it.

By Nealp (Nealp) on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:36 pm: Edit

"really dumb for someone so smart..."

By Cmaher (Cmaher) on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 01:04 am: Edit

If it completely changes the industry or something, it is a definite hook. Even if it doesn't, it still looks pretty friggin nice on your transcript.

By Baykin (Baykin) on Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 12:50 pm: Edit

thanks

By Alimshk (Alimshk) on Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 01:17 pm: Edit

It looks great. Good luck on your schools.

By Baykin (Baykin) on Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 11:47 pm: Edit

thanks Alimshik