text: i dont know about the rankings in regards of vlsi or embedded systems.but i hav list of americas top 50 enggineering colleges.the link is below\n\nhttp://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/eng/brief/engrank_brief.php\nit wud help u\n\ni hav hrd a lotttt that sanford, california is best for electronics\n\nand about Gre u require minimum score of 240 .to get into top 50 colleges require score around 275\n\ni m doing electronics and communication(7th sem)\ni m also planning same like u(going abroad)\nit would be nice if we discuss about studies since we have same goal.\ncan u give me ur id plzzzz?\nmine is rahul4969@yahoo.co.in\ndrop in a mail\nbye,tc