thecubswin

Hello all, I am planning to begin graduate studies in CS in Fall 2013, focusing on information systems and analytics. I was admitted to the following programs: (1) Stanford MSCS - Unfunded (2) Wisconsin - Funded (50% TA position) (3) UIUC MCS (Online Program) My questions are the following: (1) How does Wisconsin's graduate CS reputation in information systems compare to Stanford? (2) Do Stanford MSCS students ever receive TA/RA positions after their first quarter? Additionally, do students ever enroll for one semester then get a job with a HCP-employer and convert to the distance-learning option? (3) How highly regarded is the UIUC Online MCS Program? Do employers generally consider this program equivalent to a MS CS degrees? Any answers or general advice would be appreciated!!