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Hey @az765, congrats on your offers. I would personally suggest NYU's MS in Data Science. I like the fact that we get to study and learn from a renowned Data Scientist, and also that it was one of the first DS masters programs. I think MIT's MBAn is a great option as well, but I see myself leaning towards NYU because 1) you get minimum 2 years of education, and 2) connection with NY's finance industry. Take my opinion with a pinch of salt as I plan to work as a Quant Researcher at NY's finance firms. 
Do you know when you have to make the choices by for the three of the schools? I applied to all 3 and got waitlisted for two. Trying to see if/when I can break the line. Thanks!

I would argue that realizing you don't want to be in academia before you are in a phd program is a successful outcome.

@statsday Thanks for the advice!
Now I realise I should have taken the prerequisites a lot more seriously. With that said, I have now received offers from NYU MS DS, Columbia QMSS and CMU MSPPM:DA! I consider myself extremely lucky - will spend dedicated time studying up on calculus and linear algebra before the course (Covid 19 permitting).

I wouldn't suggest you applying for this program, since it's designed for those who are already currently employed and/or will be employed in the local Los Angeles area by the time school begins.  
If you are willing to apply for another year, I'd suggest you taking a look at Purdue M.S in Statistics.  It's a decent program

@statsday Thanks for the advice!
Now I realise I should have taken the prerequisites a lot more seriously. With that said, I have now received offers from NYU MS DS, Columbia QMSS and CMU MSPPM:DA! I consider myself extremely lucky - will spend dedicated time studying up on calculus and linear algebra before the course (Covid 19 permitting).

All the people I know that had success applying to those masters level programs finished the standard calc / lin. alg courses and most had at least one real analysis course. Additionally, most of the international students I know that got into those programs were math or stats majors with solid credentials. 
I think you have to either take those courses at the local university or apply to a different type of program. Maybe business analytics if the course route isn’t an option. Keep trying and don’t give up. It’s never too late to do what you’ve been dreaming about!

As a faculty member, this week has been overwhelming and chaotic for us all. Given how scared and uncertain students (and faculty) have felt this week, having recently learned of the existence of GradCafe it occurred to me that hearing from a faculty member might be helpful to some of you and so I planned to start a post expressing my support. However, upon seeing this thread, I wanted to address the initial poster's concern first and then share my thoughts (albeit - I am just one perspective).
My university, like so many, has moved to online-only instruction until mid-April, at minimum. I teach a graduate cognitive assessment class. Even if it were possible to teach test administration online (which I doubt anyone could do well - I certainly cannot), my students have to share some test kits with each other plus given the interactive nature of cognitive testing, it would be impossible for my students to administer a test battery and not touch objects that the testee also touches. #WAISIVCOVID19Outbreak is not the hashtag I want to follow my students or I, because we have an obligation to, above all else, do no harm. The skills-based aspect of my course will be on hold until we can resume in-person instruction. That means I, and my students, will need to be flexible regarding making up the missed classes, but I am willing to give up part of my summer to make sure my students are prepared in the way they need to be.
Let's hope that we're out of the woods by August! That said, as current students, prospective students, and students who will be entering a program in Fall 2020 - it is not your job to worry about how the COVID-19 crisis will affect your education. I understand may of you will worry, and that's okay - but your professors are and will do everything they can to make sure your education continues as planned.
All that said, I hope everyone is okay. For those of you who had to leave campus abruptly, I am sorry. For those of you who had spring-break plans cancelled, I am sorry. For anyone who is scared - you are not alone. For anyone who is angry about this disruption - you are not alone. I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a student or future student right now. Most (I want to believe all of ) your professors are doing the best they can. I realize that may not feel like enough, but it's the best we can do right now. Please take care of yourselves and if you are feeling anxious about the fall, do reach out to current faculty or POIs. We're here.
 
 

@prokem Thank you so much for your optimism; I am extremely nervous that I would be prevented from studying in the US later this year too.