Profile eval (for MS in Canada)

[AnthonyM]

I go to a small school in BC. Graduating this year and I want to know what my options are.

I'm taking a double major in CS and Math. GPA is 3.49 overall, 3.74CS and 3.21 Math. (out of 4.33)

I've been working as a research assistant for a professor since last November, but up to this point it has all been on one project and I haven't been able to get any papers written. I have played a big role in building a project for him, but that is due to end this month so I don't know what else is going to happen.

I should mention that I'm looking at schools in Canada.

oh, and I have heard that Canadian schools don't require the GRE, is this accurate?

Edited August 9, 2011 by AnthonyM

[ktel]

Hmm can you convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale? I assume your current scale assigns a 4.33 to an A+. Convert any A+s you have to a 4.0 and that gives your GPA on the 4.0 scale. That will be a little more helpful to us to see how competitive you are. If you don't have any A+s your GPA will not change, but if you do I think your GPA might actually be lower on the 4.0 scale, unfortunately. As long as your GPA is above a 3.0 you're OK, but ideally you want it above a 3.5. I'm assuming you have another year of school left, so try to pull it up.

I don't think it's a huge deal to not have any papers written. I had limited research experience and no publications but I got into all of the programs I applied to (3/3) and NSERC funding (CGS-M). My GPA was 3.9 and I applied to U of T (mechanical/industrial engineering and aerospace engineering) and Ryerson (aerospace engineering).

None of my programs required the GRE if you are a Canadian applicant.

[AnthonyM]

I do have a few A+ grades.

I have another year, but not quite a full course load.

CS I have 3.69 with A+ counting as 4.0.

3.18 for Math.

3.45 overall.

So I would need just under 4.0 this year.

Edited August 9, 2011 by AnthonyM

[AnthonyM2]

I can't access my old account but I'm wondering if anyone else has comments for me?

I'm also trying to figure out what schools I should be applying to.

[newms]

What area in CS are you interested in? That would help us to give you information on which schools might be of interest to you. Generally the best CS grad schools in Canada are Toronto, Waterloo, Alberta, UBC, McGill.