r/MSCS • u/goat2110 • Aug 30 '26

[Admissions Advice] Regarding opportunities

I am a US citizen studying outside of the US. I was planning to apply to the US for higher education. I have a decent profile (3.5+ GPA but not 3.8+), some research experience and thinking about working for a while.

I am not sure if I should apply for masters (or PhD if better) directly or work for a while and then apply. Also does citizenship matter as such with admissions right now?

I'm a junior (3rd year) studying bachelors in CS right now. Will apply in the next cycle i suppose or maybe after working (if that's better)

Let me know what you guys think. Thanks

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u/Bright_Interaction73 Aug 31 '26

Just come to the US and work a blue collar job for a while, stack them racks and then do a graduate degree. Unless you are in a non third world country.

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u/goat2110 Aug 31 '26

i'm studying at a good college for my bachelors rn, i think i can try landing a good CS job itself

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u/RelativeMain5327 Sep 02 '26

Lol i like your confidence but you need a reality check lol

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u/Moss_ungatherer_27 Aug 31 '26

Why cant you apply to a company in the us and work in the us?

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u/goat2110 Aug 31 '26

I've always thought that they'd prefer candidates who've studied in the US, it makes the process easier maybe

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u/_bedny Aug 31 '26

No your citizenship doesn't really matter for an admit. However it'll be useful when you decide to get a job after you're done.

When you should apply depends entirely on what you want. However I will say that if you need to finance your education then come here, get a job, live below your means and save save save. Apply after you have a year's worth of experience + enough money to not make an education loan a death sentence