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Computer Science Rankings - Universities - Average GRE Scores

November 12, 2008 by Raghu · 4 Comments 

Computer Science Rankings for Graduate Degree program in U.S. Universities. I have listed average GRE Scores for some universities.

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  2. Stanford University
  3. University of California  at Berkeley
  4. Carnegie Mellon University
  5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  6. Cornell University
  7. Princeton University
  8. University of Washington
  9. Georgia Institute of Technology
  10. University of California at Los Angeles
  11. University of Maryland - College Park
  12. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
  13. Columbia University
  14. Harvard University
  15. University of Texas - Austin
  16. University of California - San Diego
  17. Purdue University - West Lafayette
  18. Brown University
  19. Duke University
  20. California Institute of Technology
  21. University of Wisconsin - Madison
  22. University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  23. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill [ Average GRE Scores ]
  24. University of Southern California
  25. Yale University
  26. Pennsylvania State University - University Park
  27. University of Virginia [ Average GRE Scores ]
  28. Ohio State University
  29. Rutgers
  30. SUNY–Stony Brook
  31. University of California - Irvine
  32. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
  33. University of California–Davis
  34. University of California–Santa Barbara
  35. Northwestern University
  36. University of Arizona
  37. University of Chicago
  38. University of Colorado–Boulder
  39. University of Florida ( Average GRE Scores )
  40. University of Utah
  41. Washington University in St. Louis
  42. Texas A&M University–College Station
  43. Virginia Tech
  44. University of Pittsburgh
  45. Arizona State University
  46. University of Oregon
  47. Brandeis University
  48. Oregon State University
  49. University of Texas at Dallas [ Average GRE Scores ]
  50. Auburn University
  51. Brigham Young University
  52. Oklahoma State University
  53. Michigan State University
  54. University at Buffalo–SUNY
  55. University of California–Santa Cruz
  56. University of Illinois–Chicago
  57. Vanderbilt University
  58. Boston University
  59. Indiana University - Bloomington
  60. North Carolina State University
  61. Iowa State University
  62. Northeastern University
  63. University of Iowa
  64. University of Tennessee-Knoxville
  65. George Mason University
  66. University of Texas at Arlington [ Average GRE Scores ]
  67. Syracuse University
  68. SUNY–Albany
  69. SUNY–Binghamton
  70. Tufts University
  71. Kent State University
  72. Lehigh University
  73. Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge
  74. Mississippi State University
  75. University of Tulsa
  76. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  77. Washington State University
  78. Wayne State University
  79. West Virginia University
  80. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  81. University of North Texas [ Average GRE Scores ]
  82. University of Oklahoma
  83. University of South Carolina
  84. University of South Florida
  85. University of Southern Mississippi
  86. University of Texas
  87. Illinois Institute of Technology
  88. Kansas State University
  89. Wright State University
  90. Tulane University
  91. University of Alabama
  92. University of Alabama–Birmingham
  93. University of Alabama–Huntsville
  94. University of Arkansas–Fayetteville
  95. Claremont Graduate University
  96. Clemson University
  97. College of William and Mary
  98. Colorado State University
  99. Colorado Technical University
  100. DePaul University
  101. Drexel University
  102. Florida Institute of Technology
  103. Florida International University
  104. Florida State University
  105. George Washington University
  106. Georgia State University
  107. Missouri University of Science & Technology
  108. New Jersey Institute of Technology
  109. New Mexico State University
  110. North Dakota State University
  111. University of Central Florida
  112. University of Cincinnati
  113. University of Connecticut
  114. University of Delaware
  115. University of Georgia
  116. University of Hawaii–Manoa
  117. University of Houston
  118. University of Idaho
  119. University of Kansas
  120. University of Kentucky
  121. University of Louisiana–Lafayette
  122. University of Louisville
  123. University of Maine
  124. University of Massachusetts–Lowell
  125. University of Memphis
  126. University of Mississippi
  127. University of Missouri–Columbia
  128. University of Missouri–Kansas City
  129. University of Nebraska–Lincoln
  130. University of New Mexico
  131. University of North Carolina–Charlotte

Top 10 Universities For GRE Score +1100

November 5, 2008 by Raghu · 17 Comments 

Fall 2009 is on its way and many students are scrambling to find schools to send graduate school applications before deadline. Read more

10 Most Expensive Colleges and Universities in U.S.

October 31, 2008 by Raghu · 2 Comments 

Universities and Colleges in U.S. are expensive unless students get some form of scholarship and financial aid.  For international students it will be very expensive, since they have to pay out of state tuition fees. Read more

GRE Scores and Universities - Q&A 3

October 30, 2008 by Raghu · 10 Comments 

This is third edition of GRE Scores and Universities - Questions and Answers. Read more

Get List of University to Apply Based On Your Profile

October 16, 2008 by Raghu · 27 Comments 


Lately, I’m getting so many comments  requesting for University suggestions. Students do post their GRE, TOEFL and Academic percentage. I have some good news for you.

How to get List of Universities

Its very simple and all you need to do is subscribe to Free News Letter. Use the form below to subscribe and make sure you confirm your subscription, before I can send you university suggestions based on your profile.

Send me email with and include following details

  • GRE Score
  • TOEFL Score
  • Semester Planning to Apply
  • Department and Major
  • Work Experience
  • Projects, Paper presentations
  • Undergraduate Academic percentage, University and backlogs(if any)

I will send universities list only for after you confirm your news letter subscription. After you submit your name and email address, click on the link in the verification to confirm the subscription. My email id is raghuram at happyschoolsblog.com

Universities - GRE Not Required for Graduate Admission

October 14, 2008 by Raghu · 3 Comments 

In this article I have listed universities where GRE is not required for graduate college application. Read more

University for Low GRE Score <1000 ( v350, q600)

January 18, 2008 by Author · 35 Comments 

I was browsing universities for Masters program Construction Management, but I happened to find a decent school for Computer Science, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Electrical, Telecommunications engineering and Construction Management. If you have GRE score less than 1000 and looking for decent university to study, then Southern Polytechnic State University will be one of the good choice.

Computer Science Requirements:

  • GRE : 350V + 600Q with higher scores considered to compensate for a lower GPA;
  • GMAT has ALREADY been taken recently, official GMAT scores may be considered.
  • Alternative for low GRE Score: A student holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school who does not meet the criteria for Basic or Advanced categories may be admitted upon convincing the faculty of the School of CSE of extraordinary alternative qualifications (e.g., lengthy and distinguished employment in the computer field) that would predict the likelihood of success in completing the MS program.
  • TOEFL score of 213 or more.

Electrical Engineering Requirements:

  • Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering Technology or Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must have at least a 2.70 (on the 4.00 scale) undergraduate grade point average.
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 500 on either the quantitative or analytic components of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Construction Management Requirements:

  • A score of 850 or better on the General Test (verbal and quantitative) of the GRE or score of 500 on the GMA

If you like to know more about different universities, keep visiting or subscribe to email updates form this blog.

University list for CS : GRE ( V + Q ) = 400 + 700; AWA = 4.5

January 17, 2008 by Raghu · 31 Comments 

Many students ar posting their profile and asking for list of universities, but it will be difficult for me to reply to ever specific query. So, I decided to write in general for different profile what possible U.S. Universities, students might get admission. I’m listing few universities where a student with following profile will likely to get admission. There are so many universities in U.S. I’m listing few for the certain combination of GRE scores. Feel free to write your comment with the list of universities you have in your list of similar profile.

GRE Score:

Verbal : 400

Quantitative : 710

AWA : 4.5

Percentage : 70% from Madras University ( or Anna University )

Following list are universities where admission is likely ( 80% or more chances to get admission)

1) Temple University - CIS

2) University of Memphis - CS

3) University of Missouri, Rolla - CS

4) University of Texas, El Paso - CS

5) Illinois Institute of Technology - CS

If you have similar profile and have different sets of Universities to apply, post a reply to this article. I will evaluate the university and will give your chances. And again for profile with different combinations and list of universities will come in future articles.

University of Alabama @ Birmingham ( Admission with Scholarship)

September 23, 2007 by Author · 3 Comments 

School: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Major : Computer and Information Science
Degree: Masters ( 2002 To 2004 )
GRE 1810/2400
TOEFL : 250

Aid :
If you get an on campus job you are qualified for In-State Tuition fee and that is less than half the regular fees. Most of the students manage to get an on campus job. Cost of living is very low.Two bed room apartment between $450 and $600.

 

Also, I learned that, in Fall 2007 most of the students who applied go admission with some form of Scholarship, Assistantship. So, I advise the the readers to check it out UAB and talk to couple of seniors who are attending University of Alabama @ Birmingham.

 

Looks like a good school, since getting part time job will qualify you for In-state fees. Difference between In-state fee and Out of State fee can be found here.

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Guest Speaker : UC Davis

September 10, 2007 by Author · 1 Comment 

I couldn’t finish the article about Shortlisting Universities for Graduate School admission. I’m still doing some research to get give you guys all possible information. I should be done by tomorrow. In mean time enjoy the guest post.

Hi guys.. I’m Vihya from Chennai who is heading to UC Davis this fall for my Masters in Computer Science.. I’m taking the Cathay Pacific and flying via Singapore and Honk Kong in the 1st week of September.. I’m allowed to carry 32 * 2 kgs and a carry on baggage of 7kgs. The ticket fare came to around Rs. 30,000 for a one way journey.. I’ll be staying in an apartment about a mile away from the campus with 3 other Indian girls. We’ve leased a 3bedroom/2bath apartment for a year paying a security deposit of $300 and the monthly rental is $1610.

Few pairs of jeans, t-shirts, some traditional clothes, sandals, a pressure pan and few utensils, Indian spices and masala powders, some sweets and snacks and not to forget my mom’s recipe book are the things I’m carrying along. While I was shopping, I found that both soft luggage and hard luggage weigh the same. The soft luggage is at the most a kg lighter than the hard one. I’m under the impression that a hard one will have a longer life, so I got one from VIP which cost Rs.3000 and the other from Samsonite. Each suitcase weighs 5kgs. Well, so this is how I’ve been getting ready.

 

 

University Ranking and Department Ranking

September 9, 2007 by Author · 23 Comments 

I have Happy Schools for about 45 days days and I’m happy to see the blog grow in popularity from such valuable comments. I had some emails asking me about University Ranking and also department ranking wise ranking list. In one of the previous post U.S. News Ranking. Its a Joke
I had strongly discouraged not to follow its Ranking.My ultimate aim is to convey the message ‘Ranking Doesn’t have any significance’. It’s a mere number to classify the Universities. Having said, that next question you guys will have is how are we supposed to select the Universities from my score when so many Graduate School is offering Masters program in my area. Continue reading, I will explain with examples.

If you look at the Ranking list in general and see what criteria is used for Ranking the University, there is no option given for Aid given to Students, What GRE and TOEFL scores are accepted, how many students get part time jobs.

And we are planning to short list universities, we ask only questions like,

1) For my GRE and TOEFL score which Graduate School will give me admission and we will short list under 3 categories: Ambitious, Normal, Safe.

2) If I don’t get Research or Teaching Assistantship, Students Scholarship, can I find at least part time jobs within college campus. So, I can manage my living expenses and pay the fees using Credit Cards.

Now, let me ask you this. How do you think, a Ranking list that doesn’t include any of the above 2 queries for classifying Universities will help you?

Answer is simple. It doesn’t help you.

Answer is: We are looking for List of Universities and list of College Departments( Computer Science and Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, ..) and that list must include above 2 factors. Something like..

I have GRE of 1200, TOEFL 90, Academics 75% and you need a list arranged based on accepting students for your credentials.

Suppose, if such list exists, how will it be used by students.. I will give example for that too. I will construct an sample list ( dosen’t have any real value)

1) Stanford University ( GRE : 1500 and above)
2) MIT
3) Harvard University
4) ….
5)….
25) Virginia Tech ( GRE : 1250 and Above)
26) Georgia Tech
27)…..
28) …

50) UTA ( GRE : 1100 and Above)
51) UTD
52) KSU
…..

98) TAMK
99) UNTD
100.)…List goes

If you have such a list student with GRE of 1200 will short list like this

Ambitious:

Virgina Tech
Georgia Tech

Normal:

UTA
UTD
UCF

Safe:

FIT
UNCC
NJIT
TAMUK

More to it, we need to have list that includes to have availability of Part Time jobs and Aid. Its a tough ask for someone to create such a list with all combinations. I looked at the list provided by i20fever, but you can use it if you list of all the Universities you need from U.S.. But is that ultimate guide for all your queries, I don’t think so.

<p style=”float:left”><!–adsense#SmallRect–></p>Now,it all boils down to 1 question. How to short list when there are so many Universities. I’ will show how to do it. I’m afraid, it involves some effort, but certainly you will be rewarded. If you guys wonder, how can I write like this. Because I followed the steps I have talked about and going to talk in in next post about short listing your dream 5-8 Universities.

How to search for College and University : Happy Point Method

Keep reading the posts. Spread the word to your friends, if you like the post leave 1or 2 lines of comments.

How to Get University Transfer - Part 1

September 3, 2007 by Author · 2 Comments 

I was out for about 10 days on vacation to Alaska Wilderness with limited access to Internet, cell phone. So, couldn’t post everyday. I got my rest after the long trip and back here with posts. I will write my trip report from Alaska with photos in coming posts. I had email from from few asking questions about University Transfer process and few questions like

  1. How long would it take to transfer between universities for International Student?
  2. What is the university transfer process for International Students?
  3. How many course credits can be transferred?
  4. Do we need to fill out any special application?
  5. How to apply for admission while transferring?
  6. What additional requirements are needs for International Student Transfer?
  7. When can I get transfer?

Let me address above questions one by one.

1) How long would it take to transfer between universities for International Student?

It doesn’t take long. After you get admit from the university, it would take less than 1 week ( max ) for the entire transfer process. Some schools it might just take few hours. Continue reading about the process involved.

2) What is the university transfer process for International Students?

Step 1: Apply for admission to different Universities

Step 2: University issues Official Admission Letter. Take that letter to your current school International Office and apply for transfer. You will be typically asked to fill out a form and submit a copy of your admission letter.

Step 3: After transfer is approved in your current school, they will do SEVIS transfer to your new school and send confirmation by mail or fax to new University International Student Office.

Step 4: After the new University gets the SEVIS Transfer confirmation, they will issue you new I-20.

3) How many course credits can be transferred?

This depends on the school. So, school will allow upto 9 credits above grades B can be transferred. Talk to you school IO Adviser to find about he credits transfer policy.

Part 2 - How to get University Transfer

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