Hello everyone. I am an undergrad student at a not well known private university in New York. I would like to apply to a few top schools for an MS in Computer Science (possibly PhD).
University: Private liberal arts university with small CS department
Major: Computer Science and Math (Double Major)
GPA: 3.89
GPA Major: Computer Science: 4.0 (ranked 1st in department of about 10)
GPA Major: Mathematics: 3.91 (ranked 2nd in department of about 20)
GRE: Have not taken yet but I should do very well in Quant 760-800 and above average in Verbal
Work Experience: Recently finished a 6 month internship at a start up tech company. Currently working there as a Project Manager
Research: None
LOR: Advisor (PhD, somewhat well known): Strong
Department Head (PhD, not well known): Decent
Owner of company I work at: Strong
SOP: Let's assume that it is slightly above average
I have very modest expectation because I am coming from a not well known university with no research experience.
Can you guys please evaluate my profile and tell me if I have a chance at getting into an MSCS program at one of these top schools? Furthermore, do I have a shot at getting into a PhD program at one of these schools, or other schools in the top 50? Thank you very much in advance. I appreciate your help during this confusing time
Brown
Cornel
UT - Austin
UPenn
University of Maryland
UCLA
Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Wisconsin
Georgia Tech
SUNY Stony Brook (Advisor has many contacts here)
Texas A&M University (Advisor got PhD here and still has contacts)
Penn State
University of Florida
NYU
Ohio State University
SUNY Buffalo