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Guys, Thanks for pointing out the concerns & debating over about Jobs post Phd. But frankly, that is not really helpful here and slightly offtrack as it is not my primary concern. We could probably create another thread for that discussion. Thanks again

I can. But it will be a huge pain considering I still have one semester to go in my Masters and I have to also focus completion of my research. So, I wanted to know if it would be absolutely necessary or if I can offset it ?

Can I have more experienced views on my concerns ? Has anybody been through such a situation ? Let me put my concerns again. 1. Will a low GRE score & average undergrad acads hurt my chances of getting in to a Top Program ? 2. What is it that I MUST do ensure/ increase my chances? Thanks,

I get what you are trying to say victor but I agree more with ChristN on that. But anyways that's not the part I am worried about right now.

Thanks SANDIEGO, That is encouraging. I will work on those points. The part that I am more worried about is my low GRE score and average undergrad acads.

Hi Guys, I am currently a second year Masters student(International) at a university ranked between 40 - 50(in the U.S) for it's Computer Science program. I will be graduating next semester and like most of the masters student I was planning to take up a job at a decent organization. But, since few days I have been thinking about pursuing Phd and I haven't been able to make up my mind. My undergraduate GPA is average with no research experience. My GRE score is low 1200( old pattern). I have about 3 years of industry experience. Now, here's the good part. I have worked hard in M.S and my Masters CGPA would most likely be around 3.8. I have worked on a couple of research projects and will most likely end up publishing one paper as first author and a second author on another one. (They have been submitted not accepted/published it, but I am confident) Now, given my low GRE and not so great undergrad academics what chance do I stand for phd program at Top CS schools(Rank < 15) ? I can get a decent reco from my Prof. Would that be enough or I must work with some another prof to get another decent reco ? Should I attempt GRE again ? That would be a pain, my god . I can easily get in to the Phd program at my current university but it is my dream to make it to a Top CS program in the country. What else do I need to do ? Comments and suggestions please Thank you