MS in Computer Engineering

[andyxlee]

Hi all,

What do you think of my chances in getting into the following schools for an MS in Computer Engineering?

Stanford

MIT

Harvard

CMU

Here are my credentials:

BS in Computer Engineering

Boston University (GPA: 3.92/4.00)

GRE: 800Q (94%) / 540V (71%) /4.0W (37%)

I'm also a TA for a few classes and member of TBP and EKN honor societies. Also, have some work experience (3 internships)...don't know if that matters.

Anyway...let me know what you think; judging by past admission results, do you think I will be able to get in?

Thanks!

[Minnesotan]

Moved to Computer Science. OP can pm me if Engineering is better. I don't know - I'm a rhetorician.

[Christina Brown]

I thought Stanford did not have a Computer Engineering Department. They have an Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Department though.

[adelashk]

In undergraduate studies, Computer Engineering is a standalone major much like CS or EE. In graduate studies, Computer Engineering is usually a subfield of EE focusing on networking or computer architecture. Stanford has a CS and EE department, with the EE department having a Computer Engineering subfield.

[queller]

Your numbers look very shiny, though at those schools a lot of people apply with perfect grades. Though MS admissions seem to be a bit easier than PhD admissions so I would say you have a decent chance.

Area of research interest manners and past research experiance. ( as that could put you in the CS or EE department )

Good Luck.

[adelashk]

Apologies, I pretty much missed your original question. Your stats look good however as the previous member mentioned, good stats cannot guarantee to get you in but does keep you in the run. Some universities focus more on research experience and treat it as important or even more important than GPA. When it comes to graduate schools there are no 'target' or 'safety' schools. You can get rejected by any/all or accepted by any/all. Good luck.

Edited April 11, 2011 by adelashk