Saturday, October 3, 2009

University to apply for given profile.


Early in the day i had a mail from a final  year student of Computer Science Dept.


His profile is Distinction in 10th (Although does not matter)
in 12 th above 90%, 6 semester Avg in BE is around 70% and GRE score is near mid 1000's




His Question is
"I know for my score It is vry difficult to get a scolarship.Can U plz
tel me some universities in Computer Science  which offers a very good
funding(TA,RA,Tution waver,Shollarships) atleast from 2nd Sem onwards."



Well, as in my earlier post i have mentioned, the admissions in the program depends on many parameters. 


So starting with the latest scores. 


Your low GRE score can be offset by quickly applying (Online) for admissions. Moreover you should also carefully prepare your SOP and draft your LOR to the best.


In the meantime try to take part in some Paper Presentation, so that you have something to right in extra-curricular.


Now as your GPA is good and as final year is always said to be bonus to scores, your GPA will go upto 3.6(if no atkt), which is said to be good enough to be considered for scholarships.


Moreover you have enough time to interact with the Prof. of Uni. So take this time to interact with as many Prof. of your field and try to prove that you are a good student. This will help you to gain an advantage over your peers.


REMEMBER most students (80%) apply in January. So the key to your success lies in how quick you can implement strategies.


Regarding which Uni to apply.


I would suggest:




  • Steven Institute of Tech, San Jose State Uni. (Medium Uni. and over all good as far as work prospects are considered.
  • Arizona State Uni., State Uni. of NY , NY POLY, Rochester Inst. of Tech (Again good)
  • Michigan Tech (Good chances of getting funded, but climate is harsh)
  • And finnaly University of Southern California (If money not a big issue.)







So to conclude: ACT FAST, INTERACT WITH PROF, AND HAVE GOOD SOP, LOR and extra Curricular. 


ALL THE BEST .








4 comments:

  1. hey ..guess you having a good time..m yet to take my test date.m plannin to take it in mid nov. 'll it be k.m done with around 36 wordlists..

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  2. hi chirag...
    good suggestions...
    i also wana kno few things....
    m applyin for ECE...gre score is 1040 n toefl waiting...BE electronics from mumbai universities with 60% aggr....did few good projects...also attended many workshops held by IEEE...besides won 1st prize also in paper presentation....n participated in few more.....
    i kno gre is less.but what r the chances of gettin ne university...suggest me few frm whr chances r high of gettin admits.....

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  3. hi... my gre score is 1280. waiting for toefl scores. did B.E civil in Anna university, chennai. my agg s 86%. 96% in 12th. im planning to apply to ncsu, tamu, virginia and iowa state. can u tell me what are my chances of getting admits in these univ? can u also tell me how to approach prof for assistantships? can we directly mail them before applying?

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  4. hi chirag......
    thanx for ur suggestions....
    m applyin for ECE...gre score is 1040 n toefl waiting...BE electronics from mumbai universities with 60% aggr....did few good projects...also attended many workshops held by IEEE...besides won 1st prize also in paper presentation....n participated in few more.....
    i kno gre is less.but what r the chances of gettin ne university...suggest me few frm whr chances r high of gettin admits.....
    m considerin the universities which u have suggested...but my sis in VA....so can u tell me some universities in the east coast matching my profile....thanx alot....

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