Profile Evaluation -- Fall 2017 | MS | CS | GRE 317 (Q:162, V: 155, AWA: 3) | 57% | UoP

[imrohan]

Requesting a profile evaluation from seniors.

Applying for MS in Computer Science for Fall 2017.

GRE: 317 (Q: 162, V: 155, AWA: 3)

TOEFL: Expecting 100+

Acads: 57% (Pune University).

During college years I participated in many co curricular and extra curricular activities. I was also head of some student committees. I have 4 years of experience  working as NSS committee member (social service)

My BE final year project was a Voice Biometric attendance system on android platform, and i achieved good marks in it.

Work Experience: 1.5 years
Worked as UX designer at one of the top 5 UX studios in India.

I have LORs from HoD, Dean of Academics (also my BE project guide), and one from ex-employee (my reporting manager) at the company.

Universities shortlisted:
1. University of Southern California
2. Northeastern University, Boston
3. State University of NY, Stony Brook
4. NYU
5. University of California, Santa Barbara
6. University of California, Irvine
7. Arizona State University
8. San Jose State University
9. Syracuse University
10. Rutgers University, New Brunswick
 

 

Please suggest me safe, mod and ambi.

I'd also like to know which of the California State Universities and University of California I should apply to (safe,mod,ambi)

[The Dark knight]

You have an Ok profile. You might get into ASU, Irvine, Santa Barbara. I can not comment on any other university. Do not expect any fellowships or scholarships though.

[Black Beauty]

On November 4, 2016 at 10:20 PM, imrohan said:

Acads: 57% (Pune University).

Would you elaborate on what you mean by 57%? 57% usually means you are below average.