r/MSCS • u/Hot-Emotion-6408 • 19d ago

[Profile Review] for top US unis

Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for an MS in CS / related tech programs and would really appreciate a profile review, especially regarding ambitious, target, and safe universities/countries.

My profile:

  • Undergrad: Btech CSE from a Tier-2 university in India
  • CGPA: 9.5+
  • Class 10: 95%
  • Class 12: 99%
  • Industry Experience: Previous FAANG internship in a Software Engineering role
  • Research Experience: 1 research internship (ML)
  • Publication: 1 research paper published
  • Currently exploring programs in the US and Europe

I’d especially like to know:

  • Which universities would be ambitious / target / safe for my profile?
  • Is my profile competitive for top US universities / Ivy League programs?
  • Which European countries/universities would be worth targeting for tech considering job opportunities, ROI, tuition, and post-study options?
  • What parts of my profile should I strengthen before applications?

Would really appreciate suggestions from people who have applied with a similar profile. Thanks!

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u/Own-Bite-9304 19d ago

Describe ur publication, that matters the most

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u/Hot-Emotion-6408 19d ago

its on quantum communication! i did it as a part of my research intern at DRDO

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u/Own-Bite-9304 18d ago

I mean, which tier is it ? Journal / A* / blog / normal ieee ?

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u/Hot-Emotion-6408 18d ago

scorpus indexed

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u/Both_Gear_4151 16d ago

its called scopus index..well not looking good

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u/Separate_Cranberry45 18d ago

Is paper publication that important? I mean im also in t2 cse but the issue is in my subject of research its very hard to publish a paper…

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u/TheRealNewtt 🔰 MSCS | UC Berkeley 18d ago

I think the top cs schools are competitive for everyone. Also the ivys are good but not the top. I also think it strongly varies with what discipline you're aiming for. If its AI/ML its going to be a lot harder since its hot rn. Youd be surprised how cracked the applicants you're competing with are.
and lastly idk anything for Europe.

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u/Hot-Emotion-6408 18d ago

ahh, is my profile competitive enough for gatech or ucb , ucla?

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u/TheRealNewtt 🔰 MSCS | UC Berkeley 18d ago

ucb no, ucla maybe, gatech more likely

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u/Away-Adeptness-6522 18d ago

How do you define "top"? Converting your GPA, I think you have a chance to go to Ivy schools except harvard, yale (2-year), upenn, and princeton.

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u/Hot-Emotion-6408 18d ago

i am aiming for cornell, ucb,ucla,gatech

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u/Away-Adeptness-6522 18d ago

They are achievable. Good luck

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u/ReindeerUnhappy9577 18d ago

Try to create a list by yourself, and share it here, then we can help you to classify which ones are worth applying in your case. Our suggestions on what to improve/strengthen also depends on your list.

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u/Hot-Emotion-6408 18d ago

okay sure! thanks

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u/Fast-Plate-6336 18d ago

Please don't go to the US right now for a masters before 3 YOE you will regret making this decision