- GRE Score : 1340(Q770, V570 awaiting AWA).
- Degree: M.S. in CS (Embedded Subjects).
- TOEFL : Yet to Take
- Semester : Spring 2009
List of Universities:
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- Iowa State University
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
- Virginia Common Wealth University
- Virginia Tech
- University of Virginia
- University of Florida
- NCSU
- USC
- UC Davis
- UC @ Irvine
- University of Washington – Seattle
- Oregon State University
- University of California- Santa Barbara
- University of California – River Side
- University of Kentucky
- University of Cincinnati
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Indiana University – South Bend
- Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- UTA
- UTD
Graduate School Admission Process
Admission to Universities listed above depends on other academic credentials, TOEFL Score, Recommendation letter, Statement of Purpose and Resume without errors. Above all if students know how Graduate School Application is reviewed and accepted, it will give them good idea on how to prepare the documents and arrange them while sending the application packet.
I have put together two articles explaining, how college application packet moves between graduate school to department, how its reviewed and accepted for admission.
- Part 1: How Graduate School Application is Reviewed
- Part 2: How Department Accepts Graduate Students
Some Universities in the list might not worry much about other credentials since GRE score is 1340 is much more than the minimum requirements. For instance University of Texas at Arlington requires 1100 as minimum score for admission. But, that will not be the case with Virginia Tech or other schools from the list above.
University Selection
Following 12-Step University Selection process will help select Universities in much informed way. I have said many time in previous articles about the process involved in University Selection is not easy. There is no magic button when clicked will display Universities based on the students profile.
Time has to be spent with each Universities website understanding the course structure, program requirements. We all know NCSU is very good school, but its very hard to get approval from the University to go to internship. I plan to write in detail about how easy is ti get internship, but how hard to permission from University to go for internship.
Hi i got gre 298 and toeflibt 94, which colleges i would get MS in CS in CA
I want ask about degree GRE in university of cinncinati
what they are require degree GRE for Computer Engineering ?!
hi
i took the revised gre and got an average score of 1360 ( 750-800 in math) my toefl score is 115/120. my cg stands around a 9.1 and i have done internships at biocon and another company. any chance of me gettin into purdue for biochem eng?
I have completed my M.Sc in Molecular Biology in 2011. I wish to do my Ph.D in a U.S. University. Kindly let me know that between GRE and TOEFL, which is a better optionl to get into a U.S. University with fellowship.
hello my name is nikunj. I have completed my B.E(Computer science) in June 2011. I am preparing for the Gre and planing to give it in september.I dont know about the universities and school that provide M.S in computer science so please suggest me some of them. Also let me know how could i get scholarships.
please reply urgently it would be helpful for me.
waiting for your answer and suggestions.
I have scored 1270 in GRE= 790 in QUANT + 480 in VERBAL
with 3.5 in AWA, and 107 in TOEFL.
My all over B.tech Percentage is 86.6%.
I have scored 97% Mathematics in Class XII Board Exams.
SHOULD I APPLY FOR MS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING in
University of Michigan, ANN ARBOR?
PLEASE HELP! IT’S REALLY URGENT!
deadline for ms in computer science from University of California–Davis
Davis, CA
Hiii…..
I am presently a 3rd yr B.Tech student in ECE stream. I will take GRE test in January 2011. Can you suggest me how much should I score in GRE to get scholarship in US.
Hi,
i have been following this blog since one year.
now , i am applying for ms program in us. my field of study is electronics and communication.
i want to specialize in microelectronics.
please suggest me few universities suitable for my profile.
gre-1380.awa-3
toefl-90, BE aggregate-67%
average lor and sop . no paper presentations and such stuffs.
also,as i am unaware of courses to choose from , please give me a list of courses available in microelectronics, and those combining microel and vlsi.
hii..!!
i scored 1350 in gre..m a pharmacy graduate can anyone please regarding good universities. i want to pursue ms in pharmaceutics. other options can also be considered. n i also wnt scholership.so wat r d chances of gettin scholership??
Hello!
Can you please suggest me the universities in USA for M.S. in communication engineering.
My GRE score is: 980 (quant-680, verbal-300)
I am in fourth year(7th semester) of engineering in E.C.
My CPI-7.4 till now.
Please i need it as soon as possible.
i want to do ms(comp) from san francisco university.what min score is needed for that
hi!!!
i got year down after 2nd year how much score do i need to get good university for MS…….but my average percentage in 58%..in BE
hi!!!
i got year down after 2nd year how much score do i need to get good university for MS…….but my average percentage in 58%..ubBE
hi!!!
i got year down after 2nd year how much score do i need to get good university for MS…….but my average percentage in 58%..
Is there any way where we can put our all results (of B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, TOEFL, IELTS,GRE, GMAT) and, according to our profile, get to know what all universities we can apply to???
I got my GRE score 1340 (Quant- 770, Verb- 570, awaiting AWA), TOEFL- 100 (R-25, L-24, S-23, W-28).
I have done B.Tech in Biotech n got 80% overall. I have also done Post Graduate Diploma in Management n got 7.53 GPA.
I want to do PhD in Molecular Biology. Please send tell me which Universities I can apply to???
Thank you
Hi Kaveri,
Your question is little naive. You can of course apply to any university you wish too, but i think what you are looking for – is a bit of profile evaluation.
Firstly, find out all the univs that offer PhD in molecular biology, then go to US NEWS rankings website and find out which are the best places in US for PhD in molecular biology. Then write mails to professors whom you would like to work with.
You will recieve 1 reply to every 50 mails you send.
Your selection of universities should depend on a number of factors. In most cases GRE and TOEFL scores act as a minimum eligibility criterion(Unless your score is exceptional – ie. – in the vicinity of 1500). What i mean to say is that if there are two candidates with scores 1340 and 1380, the one with 1380 will not get more weightage. The selection among them will depend on a lot of other factors stated below. But if someone has 1150 and you have 1340 then you will have an upper hand. As long as scores are in the vicinity of 1300 – all are equal. Thats what i realized when i applied last year and got admitted into some vry very good univs.
The factors should be for selection of universities(Putting highest priority first):
1) Do you have any journal publications or conference presentations and how good is your research experience?
2) SOP you write – strong SOP nullifies lesser marks(I have first hand experience of this)
3) The responses you recieve to the mails you write to professors.
4) Marks obtained in Bachelors and masters. (Your masters in management has no relation to Mol. Biology and so it my not count as a relevant masters degree for your phd application. So you may have to apply for integrated masters and phd, also in your SOP you have to justify why you went into management and why you again want to return to Mol. Bio).
5) Recommendations.
6) GRE score ( for PhD application GRE scores are really that much uniportant – the above stated 5 factors are the most decisive)
7) TOEFL score
8) How much you can spend for doing applications. (For a rough estimate – i applied to 10 universities last year – and that cost me Rs. 75000 approx. That includes everything – GRE, TOEFL test fees, University application fees, Fees for sending GRE and TOEFL scorecards to universities, Courier fees)
X factor – if you have done any organizational jobs(not job as such, any kind of extracurricular activities – example – College techfest co-ordinator) or held any leadership positions, or if you are really really good in music, drama, sports – then mention it in your CV, also try to convince one of your recommenders to reccommend such activities of yours. then you will have distinct advantage over others.
Your GRE scores are good, not great though. Quants score is little low. 780 and above is expected of a science graduate. TOEFL score are better than requirement of most universities other than Princeton, Stanford and Cornell. But nobody really cares for TOEFL scores. that comes to the picture only when you have got admitted – then if you have good speaking and writing scores – getting an RA or TA will become easier.
How good are your BTech marks? – 80% actually doesnt mean anything. what was your class rank? that is more important.
At this point of time you have 2 monts time in your hand. Make a very good detailed CV – writing all your research activities and projects you have worked on. Send that to profs of different uniersities and ask them whether they have positions and funds available for next fall. Sometimes it so happens – that you are a perfect match for admission but the group you want to join does not have any open PhD positions. That you can only know when you write to the profs. Also – from the responses you can also do a aself assessment of where you stand among the pool of applicants that generally aplies to that university.
So, you have a lot of work to do and only by the end of october can you exactly decide on which are those chosen few universities who will be lucky to get an application from Ms. Kaveri.
And anyhow – complete all kinds of application formalities by end of november. Early application does increase your chances of getting admitted with funding.
And, Finally, the gyan giving session ends.
Thank you very much.. I think I have some Research experience, as I worked in Dr. Reddy's, for one year.. According to your reply, it is quite possible for me to apply in universities like John Hopkins… wOw!!!
please can u guide which books should i follow to crack subjective gre in biochemistry .i am doin my masters in plant breeding and genetics
how to score highest marks in gre
hello
My GRE score is 1410 with 780 in quants and 630 in verbal TOEFL 112 ..now the main area of concern is my UG (engg comp science) score its only 58.5% am a student of mumbai university … does having other certifications matter ..like awards in all india engg quiz … CSI YITP , ROBOCON IIT ,INNOVATION TECHFEST IIT mumbai ,and many more… i have strong recos from my HOD and the head of CSI (computer society of india ) ..whats my scope of getting into a decent university
hey ! can anyone suggest top universities for electrical engg. ? which all univs should i apply for, to get research assistance in embedded? i am doing some projects in it.
My profile:
GRE : 1320 (quantz – 750 and verbal – 570)
TOEFL: 96
CGPA : 68.8% (commputer science)
GPA will come around 3.5
Work exp : two years in IT industry as software developer
Decent SOP and LOR's
Help me sort out the universties in the list
syracuse univ
univ of florida
sunny buffalo
uc irvine
university of illonis chicago.
arizona state univ.
rutgers univ
arizona is best
your gpa will be less than 2 not 3.5
Hi Guys,
I have taken my gre and got a score of 1360(770 in quants and 590 in verbal). I would like to do MS in electrical and computer engineering this spring. Can someone suggest some of the good colleges in this area. Is my score good enough??? Thanks in advance
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