Stanford Masters with distinction in research

[sunshine]

Hello,

I just found out that I've been accepted to Stanford's MSCS. I don't have a guarantee of financial aid, and will have to find it on my own (i.e. a prof to work with). I also understand it is 50% courses and 50% research.

Does anybody know more about this program? is it a good choice? My final goal is doing a PhD.

Thank you,

Simina

[montage9]

Hi Simina,

I will be applying to Stanford for MSCS program for Fall 2010. I would like some pointers w.r.t to GRE scores, SOP and general advicse that would help improve my chances. Thanks for your time.

Regards,

KP

[pogopuschel]

I'd like to bring this thread back up again. Does anyone have first-hand experience with the program?

[ssk2]

I have a friend who was admitted. It's incredibly competitive (especially the last couple of years) and your application needs to be very strong to get in. GREs in the 90th percentiles, a very high GPA and strong letters of recommendation.

This paper explains the US application process in more depth and was written by a student who was part of the Stanford admissions committee, so it might give you an idea of what they're looking for (even though it's supposedly aimed 'generally') - http://actr.nsk.ru/eic/info/Karthik.pdf

[pogopuschel]

Thanks. I'm actually not too worried about being admitted, I was more looking for general feedback about the program and its reputation (which isn't that great according to some people).