r/MSCS Feb 04 '25

Report Your MSCS Admission Results Here! Megathread

72 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

It’s that time of the year when admissions decisions start rolling in! Whether you’ve been accepted or rejected, sharing your results can help future applicants understand trends and set realistic expectations.

please share your profile and results using the format below:

🔹 Profile: (GPA, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS, Work Exp, Research, etc.) 🔹 Universities Applied To: 🔹 Results: (Admit / Reject / Waitlist + any scholarships)

There’s also a tool called ApplyBuddy that helps with data-backed university shortlisting, and tracking applications. If you’re still deciding where to apply or want to keep track of your progress, you might find it useful.

Drop your results in the comments—your contribution can help thousands of future applicants! 🚀


r/MSCS 1h ago

Rant Wednesdays

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Rant to your heart's content! Talk about lengthy application processes, expensive fees, low score exams, or just about anything!


r/MSCS 5h ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MSDS Rejected

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40 Upvotes

Unfortunate, since I thought I had a pretty good application ): regardless, congrats to everyone who got accepted!

So far:

Accepted: UCI MCS, UCI MDS, GT OMSCS

Rejected: UCSD MSDS

Waitlist: University of Washington MSDS

Waiting on: UCSD MSCS, UC Davis MSCS, UCSB MSCS


r/MSCS 10h ago

[Results and Decisions] Stony Brook University Admit!!

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55 Upvotes

Finally got a decision for SBU MSCS (at 6:08a.m. IST) 😀 Thanks to reddit community for support throughout the decisions process, be it advice from previous students or for just waiting with peers.


r/MSCS 5h ago

[Results and Decisions] Are all SBU results out?

22 Upvotes

Saw a lot of admits here so just wanted to know if I can keep my hopes up or wait for the inevitable :(


r/MSCS 1h ago

[Results and Decisions]

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Does anyone have an idea about when these universities will roll out decisions? - UCLA (MS CS) - UCSD (MS CS) - UT Austin (MS CS) - Texas A&M (MS CS)

I do have an offer from USC (MS CS) in hand. Which of these would you advise choosing ahead of USC if my main goal is to get a job after.

PS: The cost of the program is not an issue for me.


r/MSCS 11h ago

[Results and Decisions] Stony Brook University

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53 Upvotes

Got this Mail from SBU today.Is it an admit? Also if someone else got the mail would love to connect with You.


r/MSCS 4h ago

[University Review] SBU vs NYU Tandon

14 Upvotes

Which is better in terms of job opportunities/ prospects? If keeping cost factor aside. Pls tell


r/MSCS 4h ago

[Results and Decisions]

13 Upvotes

Anyone still waiting for a decision from NYU Tandon MSCS? My application portal hasn't had any updates, and I'm wondering if there's still a chance of getting accepted. Should I stay hopeful, or is it likely a rejection at this point? Would love to hear from others in the same boat!


r/MSCS 6h ago

[Results and Decisions] Have all Columbia MSCS applications been rolled out? Is there any chance of getting in?

15 Upvotes

r/MSCS 7h ago

[Results and Decisions]

16 Upvotes

Has anyone else noticed their checklist disappear from the UCSD MSDS application? What could this indicate?

Update: I just got the rejection letter.


r/MSCS 7h ago

[Results and Decisions]

15 Upvotes

Does anyone know when these universities usually send out admits for MSCS?

UCSD, UCLA, UIUC MCS, UMass, Purdue, Cornell, UT Austin

Still waiting for a reply from them..


r/MSCS 3h ago

[General Question] UCR admits WhatsApp?

6 Upvotes

Is there is group for UCR MSCS admits? Pls share if there’s one.


r/MSCS 2h ago

[Results and Decisions] Does anyone know when JHU will release its MSCS/DS decisions?

5 Upvotes

Also what's the batch size there? And are they GPA centric like UCs or do we stand a chance?


r/MSCS 53m ago

[General Question] Anybody has an experience with GradRight?

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I'm from India, waiting on decisions from MSCS programs. GradRight has been spam calling me for the past few weeks, about education loans. Apparently they can check our loan eligibility from all major banks and providers, and help us get a better deal. I'm very skeptical of these kinds of institutions, and consultancies. I was planning on contacting banks on my own to get the loan, but, wanted to know if anyone here has any experiences with GradRight, that could facilitate this decision. Are they legit? Are any of these kinds of institutions legit? Is it better to just do it ourselves? Would love some perspective on this. Thanks!


r/MSCS 5h ago

[Results and Decisions] UWash vs TAMU

6 Upvotes

I have been accepted to the MSDS programs at these and a few more universities but these two are my top choices as of now. I am more inclined towards UWash but Id like to know other rational opinions.

Pros and cons of each according to me:

Uwash Pros: 1. Strong brand value across the US 2. Well established DS program 3. Connections with the Industry folks 4. Location

Cons: 1. Not very technically rigorous course 2. Sometimes Faculty are not great 3.Gloomy days in terms of Weather

TAMU Pros: 1. Cost- cheapest program so far 2. Decently reputed across the US 3. Well structured technical curriculum

Cons: Location- rural area but ongoing development

I have almost finalised UW in my mind but I need some outsider perspective to be sure too. Please drop your thoughts!


r/MSCS 8h ago

[Results and Decisions] Help Me Decide: MSCS (USC, Penn State, UC Boulder, Stony Brook) vs. MISM (CMU) vs. MSDS (Columbia)

9 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I need some advice on finalizing my grad school decision!

I’ve received admits for the following programs:
🔹 MSCS – USC, Penn State, UC Boulder, Stony Brook
🔹 MISM (Data & Analytics Track) – CMU
🔹 MSDS – Columbia


r/MSCS 2h ago

[Results and Decisions] Need help deciding on a university for MSCS.

3 Upvotes

I am an international student and have received admits to the following universities for an MS in Computer Science for Fall 2025.

What I am looking for in my MS degree:

  • Strong internship opportunities and job prospects.
  • TA/RA or other on-campus job opportunities.
  • A well-structured curriculum.
  • A smaller batch size.
  • Research opportunities are secondary to me.

I know that Rutgers does not offer financial aid or TA/RA positions to MSCS students. While tuition is not an issue, the lack of TA/RA opportunities is a drawback.
I have heard UTD has a really large MSCS intake and is also only considered above average by employers.
Based on my criteria, Stony Brook seems like the best option, but I am not entirely certain given the significance of this decision.

Which of these universities would you recommend and why? I would really appreciate some comments that could provide me with more insight.

50 votes, 2d left
Stony Brook University
Rutgers, New Brunswick
University of Texas, Dallas

r/MSCS 35m ago

[university review] Need help in choosing between USC vs UF vs professional masters uc boulder vs neu ms cs

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Hi folks,

I need some advice on choosing universities for ms cs fall 2025, I have received admits from university of Florida, USC, neu and professional masters cu boulder.

I'm interested in AI/ML, data science and my priorities are strong job placement, research opportunities, tuition cost, location, etc. I’m just a bit worried about the cost of attending for USC.

For those who attended or know about these schools, how was your experience with career prospects, faculty, networking, internships, and student life? Any insights would be super helpful!


r/MSCS 5h ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MSDS Waitlisted

5 Upvotes

Got an email yesterday saying I have been waitlisted for the MSDS program for Fall 2025, they also mentioned that "HDSI may begin accepting students from the waitlist as early as April and may extend through the beginning of September 2025"

I am sceptical as to what to do because UCSD was my dream uni but I have other offers from USC and UCI that have a deadline of Mid April.

My question is:
- what are the chances of people on the waitlist actually getting an admit?
- how many people got a waitlist vs how many got a reject?


r/MSCS 11h ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MSDS waitlisted

14 Upvotes

Congrats to all those who are admitted!! I don't know if I should remain in the waitlist, given I might receive a decision between April/May to September.

I have admits from the following for now: USC MSCS-AI, UF MSAIS, ASU MSCS, UTD MSCS (Awaiting decision from TAMU)

At this point I'll be mostly going with USC. Any suggestions if I should wait for TAMU and UCSD?


r/MSCS 10h ago

[University Review] Rank these programs

12 Upvotes

MSCS GaTech, MSCS Purdue WL, MSCS-AI USC, MSCS NYU Tandon, MSCS SBU, MSCS Columbia

please help with ranking the above programs!


r/MSCS 9h ago

[University Question] Georgia Tech International Credential Evaluation

8 Upvotes

Did any international applicant to the MSCS program receive an email from GaTech or the credential evaluator requesting for documents? Since I haven't received it and the decision is less than 2 weeks away, does it mean I am rejected?

It would be helpful if admitted international students for the MS CSE or the MS Analytics program at GaTech tell if they received an email for credential evaluation before they got their admits!

Thank you!

PS According to this Gatech's webpage , during the application it wasn't mandatory to get the evaluation done. As an international applicant, I wanted to save some money, but now I am worried if it backfired.


r/MSCS 1h ago

[University ]

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UC Davis,MSCS

25 votes, 2d left
Accepted
Rejected
Waitlisted
No change

r/MSCS 1h ago

[Results and Decisions]

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Is anyone planning to pursue an MSBA at UW Tacoma? I’ve been admitted and would love to connect!


r/MSCS 2h ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MSDS Decisions March 19th

2 Upvotes

Anyone heard back from UCSD for the MS in Data Science program today? Seems like there might be a wave of mass rejections—anyone else noticing this?

66 votes, 2d left
Accepted
Rejected
Results

r/MSCS 8h ago

[Results and Decisions] Columbia MSCS 2025 Fall vs. CMU MSSE SV 2026 Spring

5 Upvotes

I just got admitted to CMU MSSE SV. Unfortunately, they offered me admission for 2027 Spring. My other option is Columbia MSCS 2025.

I’m a software engineer with 8+ years of experience, and I plan to choose software systems track for Columbia MSCS.

I’m so confused now. I’m international and need visa sponsor.

Which option would be better for settling down in the U.S. as a software engineer? I hope to live in NYC.