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    MS CS

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  1. I agree with Adamah and blankslate. snit, you've got a great profile, and you should definitely be applying. In my opinion (and in Matthew Might's), if you haven't published, you need to prove that you have the interest, experience and potential of doing research. A published paper demonstrates all of that, so it's useful, but it isn't necessary. If you can demonstrate interest, experience and potential effectively through some other things you've accomplished, you're good to go. In order to do this, you should have specific goals in mind about what you want to pursue through a master's. You should choose a specialization, a research area or a topic that you have had experience with (through a project or through your work), have shown interest in it (maybe by doing something independently) and hence have tangible potential for. Look back at all the work you've done (projects, research work, your current work) and try to find a common interest or a theme in it. Try to find some progression and some direction in your choices. Then look through university and professor webpages to see what work is being done by them, and see if your interest or your experience matches with it or if you could contribute to that work because you've had some experience related to it. The best match would be something that you have had experience with and is a step forward in your direction. At this stage, it's good to get in contact with Professors and check if they are interested in you. If you're able to convince professors (through your Statement of Purpose) that you can contribute to research or the work being done at that university, you will have a better chance of getting admitted.
  2. UclaColumbia, I, too, was rejected by UVa whereas UNC admitted me. UVa seems to be a really nice place for CS - I'm doing courses from Udacity and both of my favourite instructors (David Evans and Wes Weimer) are from UVa.
  3. Networc, Woah, you seem to have a lot of offers. Have you decided to join UNC? What specialization will you be taking (judging by your site, though, I'm guessing it's security)? I applied for Computer Graphics, and that's what I'll be joining. Another question: Have you applied for Dorm housing at UNC?
  4. Christa, Thanks for the reply! I guess I'll have to wait it out. Calling the university doesn't seem to be helping, as they give me the same response. They must be busy. Though that doesn't make me less anxious. Is there a website which specifies which documents I need to have for the visa process?
  5. I got admitted and accepted the offer (no funding). Since I'm from India, I'm waiting for the Visa forms, etc. Also, I'm planning to get a loan to fund me. Who else has received and accepted a MSCS offer from UNC Chapel Hill? Post here! Also, if you're from India, what are you planning to do about housing?
  6. Same problem here - I accepted UNC Chapel Hill's offer for MS CS around April 10th, and haven't received any information about the Visa or I-20 process. I've contacted the Graduate School, the International Students Office and the CS Department, and last week they said they have either processed or received my file, and that I should be getting an email about the I-20 within a week or so. Well... it's been a week, and I'm getting anxious. Furthermore, since I have been employed for 2 years after graduation, I am out of touch with my other friends who have gone through this process, and I don't know anyone else who has been admitted this year. So I'm not exactly sure what I should be doing now. Right now, I'm doing nothing but twiddling my thumbs until I get the I-20 or any notification from the university. Any suggestions? Should I make some other preparations while I wait?
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