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Your thoughts? I do know what matters the most is the research but I am looking at other factors as well (such as what is better for a future career in academics and/or industry). Thanks!

Your thoughts? I do know what matters the most is the research but I am looking at other factors as well. Thanks!

Hello all, The application asks about professors of interest or if anything is not chosen the adcomm committee would take care of assigning the app to a professor. Would it increase my chances if I leave it blank? I don't want to end up chosing profs on hiatus or not taking in any students. Thanks!

I already applied for PhD for Fall 2012.. Does it make a difference if I TA next term? I am doing my master's and applying to the same university, so they would definitely know of this

I will have great recommendation letters from my previous senior manager and a current professor. I have a choice between a very medioce recommendation letter from my research professor or a stunning recommendation letter from an ex-coworker (senior engineer who hired me). What is better to have as my 3rd recommendation? Thanks

Update everyone.. I called them up and mentioned that I am doing my master's in CS and asked if the subject test is required, she said no. Only the general GRE test is required. I asked what should I put down as a reason for not taking the test she hinted it's not important what I put down.. So I am going with "Not taking the test"

Plus my background/qualifications are enough to show that I know CS material. Maybe I will call them on Monday.

I had the same question as well. They said you will have to give a reason on the application on why you are not taking the test, and the website mentions that a valid reason is that the exam is not offered in some countries. Honestly, I am not willing to take the exam.

I am applying to few IVY league schools (HYP and col.) along with Stanford. My objective is to obtain a PhD, my research area can fall under CS or CE. I received a full scholarship for my potential PhD and I need to get into one of the schools I am applying to. My background is a dual major in CE and CS from a top 10 engineering school, 3 years as a software engineer, and I am currently doing my master's in CS at a top 20 school.. My question is whether it is easier to get into CS or CE at those schools.. Thanks

I am applying to few IVY league schools (HYP and col.) along with Stanford. My objective is to obtain a PhD, my research area can fall under CS or CE. I received a full scholarship for my potential PhD and I need to get into one of the schools I am applying to. My background is a dual major in CE and CS from a top 10 engineering school, 3 years as a software engineer, and I am currently doing my master's in CS at a top 20 school.. My question is whether it is easier to get into CS or CE at those schools.. Thanks