Hello, guys! I got admitted to UIUC this year. I didn't apply to CMU, because, unfortunately, I didn't have GRE and it was too late for me to take it. I was wondering whether I should accept invitation from UIUC or try my luck and apply to CMU this year (tuition fee doesn't matter). About me:
- graduated top university in my country, GPA 3.88
- experience as a TA and academic advisor
- 1 paper published in IntelliSys Conference
- IELTS 8.5 and TOEFL 113
- 4+ working experience in the industry as a team lead (which doesn't rly matter for MSCS, but still)
side note: I also applied to Stanford, which was my top choice, but didn't get in so I'm contemplating my chances of getting in to CMU.