UIUC vs CMU (MSCS)

[soufflegirl]

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.

Edited March 23 by soufflegirl