Kshitija Y. Bagde is applying for admission to the graduate program in telecommunications at the University of Maryland College Park. She is currently expected to graduate in June 2016 with a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Priyadarshini College of Engineering in Nagpur, India. Her coursework has included digital signal processing, digital communication, and embedded systems. She has received several honors for her academic performance and extracurricular activities, including dance competitions and leadership roles in student organizations. She is seeking to further her education in telecommunications at the University of Maryland.