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Do you mean both verbal and math or just math?

ssk2, When you say "cover the pre-requisites well enough", are you referring to GPA or the core courses for CS undergraduate program? As a Special Student / Visiting Fellow, I think I have to take graduate classes right?

Thanks for the feedback, emmm, ssk2. The application is due 12/15 and preparing for the GRE CS Subject Test in such short time might be a tall order. Would you guys advise taking CS courses as a "Special Student / Visiting Fellow" and transfering those credit upon acceptance to the graduate program? Would this approach materially increase my odds at acceptance next time - Fall 2014?

no one knows?

Background: - bschool undergrad in finance & econ, worked 2yrs in finance, founded tech startup, about to get funding - targeting fall 2013 admission, co-founders will manage startup, grad school = networking & recruiting - want to learn CS, limited "open course" education in CS, have a Bachelor's, Master's is the only option - getting into Harvard, Stanford or MIT = someone else will pay tuition + living expenses (thank god) - recommendation letter from co-founders (2 IVY PhDs + 1 IVY MBA, not Harvard, Stanford or MIT) - mid 600 verbal & mid 700 math for GRE Given my undergraduate studies are irrelevant to CS, do I have a realistic chance at these schools? If I do - advice on application, particularly the angle of approach on SOP, would be appreciated.