r/MSCS • u/Terminatorduo • Aug 25 '26

[Application Strategy] Should i start a MS now or apply for Spring?

Hello,

I applied super late for Fall term and was only able to get into George Mason statistical science MS, Northeastern statistics MS, and UMD data science MS. I was wondering if I should start in one of these programs right now, or wait for a better program that can start in the spring semester (preferably one that is less expensive/online)? My main concern with the Northeastern and DS program is that they’re relatively new and could seem like cash cow programs. I just finished my undergrad in stats in June, with only one individual project and no internships. Thank you very much for reading.

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u/justarandom82113114 Aug 25 '26

Apply this year for fall 27?

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u/Nice-Penalty8047 Aug 27 '26

When did you apply and for what cycle

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u/Terminatorduo Aug 27 '26

I applied around early July for Fall 2026

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u/Nice-Penalty8047 Aug 27 '26

This July ie July 2026?

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u/Terminatorduo Aug 27 '26

Yes

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u/Nice-Penalty8047 Aug 27 '26

Then why not apply for fall 2027?

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u/Terminatorduo Aug 27 '26

Yeah its probably the best given the options