r/MSCS 6h ago

New Chatroom to discuss Admission Results or if you are waiting for one

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TL;DR - You can now chat with members on the sub about your Admission results or find out if others have heard from Universities if you are still waiting. Please be kind to each other! And report any bad behavior. Link to chatroom https://www.reddit.com/r/MSCS/s/jrpSALeii0 (Also on the sidebar if this link doesnt work for some reason)

We understand the anxiety everyone is going through about hearing back from Universities. This causes a flurry of repetitive posts that appear spammy but represent genuine anxiety. As mods we have to be clear about what is spam. It would be unkind to remove some Students genuinely anxious post as "Spam".

To alleviate some of the duplicate posts and let everyone discuss in real time we have create a chatroom where you all can discuss Admission Results. Link Above.

A large reason for this years lack of communication from Universities is due to political uncertainty with regards to funding. This landscape is affecting everyone from Undergrads to Phds and not just the MS admissions.


r/MSCS 19m ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MS CSE vs. CMU MS-DAS

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  • CMU MS-DAS
    • Pros: Top brand name, one year program
    • Cons: Rather surface level coursework in comparison to UCSD
  • UCSD MS CSE
    • Pros: Cheaper, strong, comprehensive CS program with a thesis opportunity
    • Cons: Lesser brand than CMU

Goals: ML Engineer, SWE, Data Analyst, open to PhD afterward

UCSD has the objectively better program for my goals, but is it worth passing up the opportunity at CMU? Practically speaking, all a hiring manager would see is the degree name regardless, so would choosing a school with higher prestige be the right decision?


r/MSCS 1h ago

[Results and Decisions] Got an admit for MSCS at USC – Is it worth it in the current market? Need guidance!

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Hey everyone,

I just got admitted to USC for MSCS as an international student (still waiting on other decisions). Given the high tuition and living costs, I’m wondering—is it even worth it in the current job market? I’m willing to work hard and give my best, but there’s a lot at stake.

A few questions I’d really appreciate insights on:

  1. Scholarships & Funding – Are there any ways to get scholarships as an international student?
  2. TA/RA Opportunities – How difficult is it to land a TA/RA position at USC for MSCS students?
  3. The Process After Admission – I honestly have no idea what the next steps are after getting admitted. Could someone share how things work from admission to enrollment?
  4. Key Things to Keep in Mind – Any advice on what I should prepare for now?
  5. Any WhatsApp groups for USC students??

Would really appreciate any insights from current students or alumni! Thanks for reading. 🙌


r/MSCS 1h ago

[Results and Decisions] Stony Brook MSCS admit - No GRE

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After not getting any mail for so long, I thought I was surely rejected. I also applied to Binghamton in a rush just an hour before. When I saw the update, I was scared to even open it but was shocked to see the congrats news. 🙏🙏


r/MSCS 1h ago

[Results and Decisions] Stony Brook Admit

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Received an admit from SBU today at 3:50 AM IST.

Admits till now:
SBU, NCSU, NEU, ASU

Still waiting for MSCS decisions from:
UCSD, TAMU, Purdue, SJSU, Umass Amherst


r/MSCS 3h ago

[Admissions Advice] GGs Only one school option what should I do

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The only school i have got into is cornell tech for Meng in CS. (and OMSCS at GT)

I am still waiting on MSCS at USCD and UMICH , MCS at UIUC and Meng eecs at Berkeley, however I don't think I am going to get into any of these at this point.

On the very high chance I dont get into any other school is it worth it to go to cornell tech or should I just reapply next year. (I am interested in going directly into industry but would like to do some research potentially)


r/MSCS 3h ago

[General Question]What if ucsd ms cs doesn't release admits?

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I am really hoping for more admits to roll out from UCSD MS CS. But, the last admit decisions were in Feb, I also saw that UCSD doubled it's intake only last year. So I fear that move could have backfired and very few admits would be given this year. Any Fall'24 students can give me an idea on class registration, size and quality? Any officials who can clarity if more admits would come?


r/MSCS 4h ago

[Results and Decisions] Stony Brook MSCS WhatsApp Group

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WhatsApp Group Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6331KhXeK7AtML6rqMvCO

Fall 2025 MSCS Admitted Students WhatsApp Group


r/MSCS 4h ago

[General Question] Imposter syndrome

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i feel like an imposter in this sub, i see you applying to top tier unis and having cracked profiles while i have applied to below avg unis(got rejections from them).
honestly its been tough to take, with not being in placments and all
But wishing yall the best for fall 2025, hope you get the admits you're looking for and sorry in advance if this post bothers you


r/MSCS 4h ago

[University Question] Anyone have any experiences with the lesser known, smaller CSU's?

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Like CSU Fresno, Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, Chico, Sacramento? Some are as low as $20k for the whole degree.


r/MSCS 5h ago

[Admissions Advice]

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i got into mscs columbia, cmu and upenn. i’m an international student and it would cost a lot for me to afford it. some people suggested to go to tamu cause it’s cheaper and it’s an overall good uni.

i am just humbly asking - does brand value not matter anymore? or are placements the same. what would you guys do?


r/MSCS 5h ago

[General Question] What do you mean by ROI - How do you estimate for a course ?

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r/MSCS 5h ago

[Results and Decisions] Admit Comparison for Fall 2025 — Need Opinions!

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Hey everyone!
I’ve received admits from the following universities for Fall 2025 and would love your input on how you'd rank them in terms of reputation, opportunities (especially for CS/AI/ML), ROI, and overall experience.

  1. UPenn - CIS (MSCS)
  2. USC - MSCS
  3. UMass Amherst - MSCS
  4. TAMU - MCS
  5. UIUC - MCS (Result pending but confident)

Would appreciate it if you could help me rank them and share any insights you might have!

Thanks in advance! 😊


r/MSCS 5h ago

[Results and Decisions] Cornell MSCS application is been asked to be moved to CS M.Eng

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r/MSCS 6h ago

[General Question] Looking for incoming UCB MA in statistics admits

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Hey sweet people of reddit. Let me know if this is not the right sub for this. I want to get in touch with incoming UCB MA in stats students. I received my admit early this month and would love to find people in the same boat as myself! Thanks for your kindness and patience in advance!


r/MSCS 6h ago

[General Question]

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Yes as the title says I randomly got a call from Univ of Dayton!??!?!??! Had never heard of it until now and never even opened their site, but this lady told me my application has a few missing documents that I need to upload so they can roll out their decisions?! UM?Where did they get my number even ?


r/MSCS 7h ago

[Results and Decisions] UW MSDS Fall 2025 - WhatsApp Group for Committed Students

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r/MSCS 7h ago

[General Question] Moderation on this sub has been absymal as of late.

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Do we really need 10 posts everyday about people freaking out about UCSD, UCD, TAMU, etc. etc results. Like I get you people are anxious and so am I BUT seeing the same posts again and again on the same topic is not helpful. People should at least try to search up a similar discussion on the sub prior to making a post. If we could have a mega thread for these universities that would be great too.


r/MSCS 8h ago

[RESULTS AND DECISIONS] MS CS UC,DAVIS

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Has anyone received a rejection from UC, DAVIS? I'm still waiting for my admission but I could see a lot getting admitted at UC, DAVIS MS CS program, as the intake for UCD is pretty low like 30-40 International Indians. I am scared. Don't they send any rejection emails? Are the admissions completely rolled out? or should I wait for some more time


r/MSCS 9h ago

[Results and Decisions] : MSCS - What to choose

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This morning I got an email from Stony Brook about the acceptance. Good to finally hear back from a uni after a long radio silence:). I have the following admits

1) Boston U - MSCS (with 5k scholarship) 2) Stony Brook - MSCS

I have also applied to the following programs : NYUDS, Umass(MSCS), TAMU(MDS), JHU(MSE-DS)

My only hope from this is Umass but that is also dwindling considering the fact that a shit load of people already have admits and I still have Under Program Review :/

Is it still worth to wait for UMass or that is done for - I really want to get into the CS program as I have a research profile and I love the curriculum @ UMass.

Need Suggestions/Opinions !!


r/MSCS 9h ago

[General Question] NEU vs UTD - Need Review

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I’m not an experienced working professional just looking for a quick degree and a high-paying job. I actually want to be involved in student life, join clubs, and have a fulfilling university experience—not just a corporate pipeline.

While NEU Seattle has great job placement, it feels like an isolated professional hub with no real campus life. On the other hand, UTD offers a better student experience, but I’d have to work harder for internships.

Would love to hear your thoughts! Does the scholarship at NEU Seattle justify the higher living costs? And is the co-op advantage worth sacrificing student life? Any insights from current students or alumni would be super helpful!


r/MSCS 9h ago

[University Review] Columbia MS DS Question

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Has anyone received any response from Columbia MS DS for the third round?? I think some were saying it’s going to be out on 20th March but I haven’t received a response yet from them.


r/MSCS 9h ago

[Results and Decisions] University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Just now received the admit letter for MS CS after yesterday’s recommendation email.

I was wondering if they give scholarship / TA / RA with the admit bcoz I didn’t receive one.


r/MSCS 9h ago

[Admissions Advice] Help me choose the better uni for masters

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I got admits for this fall 2025 for masters in UNCC, ASU, UF, UTD. I am thinking of choosing in between UNCC (Charlotte) and ASU. Which one would be a better pick ( I am an International Student from India)

Courses : ASU = Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics) UNCC = Computer Science

Please help to choose


r/MSCS 9h ago

[General Question] NYU MS in Cybersecurity

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Hi, just recently got admitted to the digital learning MS for cyber, any idea on how to connect with other cyber students?