Which is the best way to shortlist graduate schools while applying for an MS in Computer Science in the US?

Question

I have already been through a lot of university sites to judge if that particular university has any research programs which suit my interests, but my findings have not been of much relevance, could someone suggest a better way of going about it? Also, I have a GRE score of 1490 (quant-800 and verbal-690) so on what basis should i be shortlisting my application grad schools?Just rank or something else?

Answer 1

"on what basis should i be shortlisting my application grad schools?Just rank or something else?"

I think you know that you can't base your decision on one thing alone. If i were you I would look at the following

- reputation and rank. However when you look at the ranks, remember that a univ ranked highly for finance may not be the best for computer science, and vice-versa. Look for your course within the university ranks.

- what's the ratio of international students in the university? It always helps to know if the university is open to accepting international students

- Fees- of course, you must get value for your money , so fees will be a consideration

- Chances of scholarship and financial aid (look at the current number of scholarships/ TA)

- current profile of the students and where are the ex students working? for the current students, what were the internships like?

- last but not the least, weather, place and cost of living. i mean in a university you are fairly insulated from the cost of living part but still its worth considering.

Answer 2

Lookout for university rankings. You may have to google to find it!

Answer 3

1490 is wonderful score.

Spend time while selecting graduate school.

1) What you want to study

2) Ranking is always deceiving

3) Research of your interest

4) Availability of funding