University options for GRE score 316

[sowmya.kolli]

Hi,

 

I have a GRE score of 1280 which when converted is 316, verbal: 154 and quant: 162

TOEFL score is 114 which I've taken in Feb 2011.

Grad score is 76%,  i.e. 2.1 on US GPA 4.0 scale.

With a work experience of 18 months in IT, in Java technology, banking domain.

Can you please suggest universities for Masters in CS for Spring 2013.

Thanks in advance! 

 

[Seeking]

See this - 

 

http://www4.uwm.edu/ceas/cs/academics/degree_programs/ms/faq_msc.cfm

 

Of course you need to write to the Graduate Department to get more information about funding for international candidates, how many extra courses they want you to take etc.

 

Usually, if the university is so relaxed about qualifications, funding for International candidates may be difficult.

 

Perhaps it's better to leave it to them to convert your % to the American GPA, rather than you telling them how much it translates into.

 

Also you need to explore how this degree competes in the job market. You can ask them the placement rate of their Graduates in the last few years. But I guess a Computer Science graduate should not have a problem finding a job.

 

Of course, your profile is good enough to get you an admission in a much higher-ranked programme than this one.

Edited December 25, 2012 by Seeking

[sowmya.kolli]

Thank You.

Firstly, can you please specify what is considered a higher ranked programme.

Secondly, I would still like to know universities for MS in CS with funding options for my profile. 

Do I have enough time to apply since I'm considering a Spring admission and am yet to start the application process.

 

[ssk2]

Most spring deadlines were earlier this year. A lot of fall deadlines have just come and gone - there are a few that have February.rolling deadlines which you might be able to make (for fall 2013).

[Seeking]

ssk2 is right.

 

For rankings, see US News and Times Higher Education. Funding information is usually there on the admissions page of universities.

[kvv_s28]

It's too late in Dec to apply for Spring 2012 admissions. However, you can consider Fall 2013 entry as there are many univs which have deadlines open till Jan 15, Jan 31 and even later. As you have relevant experience, I suggest you checkout univs soon, as its already late to start applications now. There are univs which need only online submission, and transcripts and other materials to be sent in at a later date. A few with late deadlines are UT-Arlington, UCincinati, Akron also maybe. And then there are other with rolling admissions. So do consult someone knowledgeable on all the stats of univs and apply asap!

 

Also, a 76% doesn't translate to 2.1! It tends to be higher than that, but again depends on your university system. Most univs prefer that you enter your grades as per the scale defined by your university. Rankings and fundings can be checked USNews as well as univ websites. Hope this helps! Good luck!