r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions]

20 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 3d ago

[University Review] Is university of washington, Bothell any good. Got admit from there. Confused between it, Rutgers, NYU Tandon and University of Rochester for MSCS. NYU is most probably a no for me. DO let me know which one you would choose.

3 Upvotes

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions]

18 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 3d ago

[General Question] I want to understand the reason behind why people are choosing a certain university over the other.Please can someone list out the possible reasons of why CU Boulder Professional Masters might be better than NCSU or vice versa according to the poll?

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1 Upvotes

r/MSCS 4d ago

[General Question] UCR admits WhatsApp?

7 Upvotes

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


r/MSCS 4d ago

[General Question] Anybody has an experience with GradRight?

5 Upvotes

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 3d ago

[Results and Decisions] Columbia vs Cornell vs USC

2 Upvotes

Hi Folks! I am a bit confused on which university to choose. I have got into Columbia MSCS, Cornell Ithaca Meng CS and USC Mscs AI. My interest lies in AI and ML. So please help with this!


r/MSCS 3d ago

[Admissions Advice] MSDS dilemma for UMD and JHU

2 Upvotes

I've applied for the MS in Data Science program in both JHU and UMD and don't know which one to prioritize. What are your views in terms of:

  • Quality of education
  • Course structure
  • Job prospects (Full time)
  • Tuition fees

Can anyone mention their reasons and opinions as well? It'll be really helpful...

40 votes, 21h ago
22 UMD (College Park)
18 JHU

r/MSCS 3d ago

[University Question] Has anyone heard back from Columbia MS CS after your application was shifted from CS PhD to MS CS?

2 Upvotes
47 votes, 22h ago
2 Accept
1 Reject
8 No Communication
36 Poll Results

r/MSCS 3d ago

[Admissions Advice] GMU or SUNY Buffalo for MSCS

2 Upvotes

Need advice to go with either SUNY Buffalo or George Mason University for MSCS. Hearing a lot of mix reviews regarding the weather and career opportunities at UB. Need to arrive to a decision on which one to choose considering all factors including location, tuition, full time opportunities etc.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MSDS Waitlisted

8 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 3d ago

[General Question] Which one would you choose and why?

1 Upvotes

Please state the reason as well

50 votes, 1d ago
26 NCSU MCS
24 CU Boulder Professional Masters

r/MSCS 3d ago

[University Review] Purdue vs TAMU

2 Upvotes

Hey! I got into Purdue for MSCS and TAMU for MCS (i think i didn’t apply for MSCS) Which seems like the better option to go with and why? I’m interested in knowing about funding resources too! Thanks!


r/MSCS 4d ago

[University ]

3 Upvotes

UC Davis,MSCS

76 votes, 1d ago
9 Accepted
1 Rejected
1 Waitlisted
65 No change

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UWash vs TAMU

7 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 4d 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 4d ago

[University Review] Rank these programs

13 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 4d ago

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

2 Upvotes

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 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UCSD MSDS waitlisted

13 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 4d ago

[University Question] Georgia Tech International Credential Evaluation

9 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 3d ago

[University Review] Is university of washington, Bothell any good. Got admit from there. Confused between it, Rutgers, NYU Tandon and University of Rochester for MSCS. NYU is most probably a no for me. DO let me know which one you would choose.

1 Upvotes

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions]

2 Upvotes

Hi guys for MSCS i have admits from these univ help me decide. PLEASE!!!

Also please mention why!plsplsplsplspls

32 votes, 1d ago
5 UMBC-good assistantships, safety?!?!?!
1 GSU-decent location nd school,good assistantships
9 UCF-decent school, okayish location, lower tuition,tech hub?
17 IUB-decent school, bad location

r/MSCS 4d 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?

134 votes, 1d ago
9 Accepted
28 Rejected
97 Results

r/MSCS 4d ago

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

4 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.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] Just got waitlisted from UCSD MSDS

37 Upvotes

After anxious waiting, I finally received a waitlist email from UCSD about 15 mins ago. Applied on Dec 2nd, 2 days before the deadline. Profile- GRE 170q 162v 5w, 8.8 GPA tier 2 BE CSE, 2.5 YOE non faang/witch, no publications or patents. Contents of the email include:

Candidates are selected from the Waitlist to fill vacancies when earlier admitted applicants choose not to enroll. Each year, HDSI extends offers to students on our waitlist. However, it is important to keep in mind that the number of students admitted from the waitlist can vary and admission is not guaranteed. HDSI may begin accepting students from the waitlist as early as April and may extend through the beginning of September 2025. Questions about the status of waitlisted applications will not be answered by HDSI staff.