Profile Evaluation for MS in CS/DS

[Pradnyesh Vineet Joshi]

Hi guys,

I graduated from NITK Surathkal, India recently (2016 batch) and here's my profile overview:

GRE: 158V, 170Q, 3AWA

TOEFL: 114

CGPA: 8.05 (Major: Information Technology)

Area of interest: Data science

Experience:

1 related International IEEE Publication

1 project in recommender systems

Currently working as a data analytics engineer with GE since July.

I am interested in courses with significant statistics coursework, like  NYU and Columbia MS in Data Science. Do I stand a chance at those universities or they're a bit too ambitious? Would be really helpful if you could suggest some such universities/courses.

[ace589]

I know of atleast one acquaintance recently finished one of these programs. 

From what I know your profile is quite strong.  Nice GRE and publications.  But how will your recommendations be?  

Also, if you are interested in research why not a Phd?  NYU does have research tract but the Columbia program is strictly professional.   If employment in industry is your goal then I would apply to these programs and atleast a couple others.