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  1. Thanks for the reply joro. Hypothetically speaking, lets say all elements of my application are the same (GPA,GRE,LORs,Research) except for where I received my Masters. Would an adcomm see a difference between University of Illinois at Springfield and University of Louisville? Am I worrying about nothing?
  2. I recently graduated from a tier 3 (USNEWS ranking) state university with a BSCS. I didn't really try hard in my undergrad studies because I didn't have much direction. My motto was basically "do just enough to get by" and now that I am finished I regret this dearly. I have decided I want to go for a PhD and this is where I stand: Ugrad GPA: 3.23 CS GPA: 3.2 GRE: not taken yet LORs: none Research Experience: none I know I am not competitive at all right now so I am going to get a Masters first. I have decided to do the Masters via distance learning and have narrowed it down to 3 choices. I would like opinions on which school to choose: University of Illinois Springfield - MSCS, thesis option, cost 11k. University of Louisville - MSCS, thesis option, cost 18k. Colorado State University - MCS, coursework only, cost 19k. I plan on applying to state schools in the southeast for a PhD. None of the programs I apply to will be top schools. Here is my opinion on the schools I am considering for the Masters: UIS - The school is pretty much unknown. It is a ranked tier 1 Masters midwest region (USNEWS ranking) school (the school doesn't offer PhDs). It is the cheapest and smallest program. I will interact more with the faculty and have a good chance of getting great LORs and research experience. UofL - Seems to be a solid program. Decent size program so it may be difficult to get LORs since I will be doing distance learning. Will get research experience. CSU - Same as UofL except will not get any research experience. I am leaning towards UIS and then making it a point to get great LORs and research experience. I am hesitant because UIS is not known. So basically, should I go with an unknown school and get great LORs and research experience or should I go with a known school and get decent LORs with little or no research experience? Thank you for your help!
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