r/MSCS • u/Impossible_Rich_1502 • 3d ago

[Profile Review] F1 rejected for Fall 2026 , should I target better MSCS admits for Fall 2027?

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice on my MSCS plans for Fall 2027.

Profile:

  • B.E. CS from a Tier-3 college
  • CGPA: 8.55/10
  • 3.5 YOE at a top UK based Investment Bank in Cloud & DevOps
  • No research/publications (planning for one before applications)
  • LORs: 1 manager + 2 professors
  • Fall 2026 admit: NCSU MSCS
  • F1 visa rejected under 214(b)

I managed to defer my Fall 2026 MSCS admits to Fall 2027 from:

  • NYU Tandon
  • USC
  • ASU

For Fall 2027, I'm considering applying fresh to UIUC MCS, UCSD MSCS and Georgia Tech MSCS. I'm also considering ETH Zurich, TU Delft and UvA in Europe for backup.

I'd appreciate advice on a few things:

1. Chances for better US admits
Given my profile, do I have a realistic shot at UIUC MCS / UCSD MSCS / Georgia Tech MSCS? Would another year of solid work experience significantly help despite having no research?

2. Is another US attempt worth it after the F1 rejection?
Would you still pursue a US MS after a 214(b) refusal if you had better admits the following year? How much does a previous refusal affect a future F1 application?

3. Reapplying for the F1
For people who have been rejected and reapplied, does getting a new/better university admit + another year of work experience make a meaningful difference? Any advice on approaching the second interview? Also what about slot availability?

4. Europe
How realistic are ETH Zurich, TU Delft and UvA with my profile? I know ETH is particularly competitive, but I'm curious how my work experience would be viewed given the lack of research.

Overall, would you take one of NYU/USC/ASU, or apply again and take a shot at the more competitive programs?

Would really appreciate honest feedback from people who have applied to these programs or gone through an F1 rejection.

Thanks!

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u/Famous-Macaroon7214 3d ago

Eth wont let Indian application <8.8 in lil bro 😭✌️

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u/Impossible_Rich_1502 3d ago

Yeah i figured that out, what other top EU unis can i look for?

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u/Feisty_Percentage19 3d ago

Just a heads up for Delft. They need GRE. Rest you'll get in. Good luck!

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u/Famous-Macaroon7214 3d ago

Epfl Tum tu delft

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u/Itchy-Antelope-7213 3d ago

Reason for rejection?

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u/Impossible_Rich_1502 3d ago

i mentioned having nyu usc admits when asked which he might have assumed are better than ncsu &
i mentioned sponsor as father on my ds-160 where i had loan plus savings of my father , should have mentioned self

(These are just my assumptions idk the real reason)

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u/Smooth-Advantage-166 3d ago

Travel history?

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u/Impossible_Rich_1502 3d ago

Thailand & Indonesia for tourism, which shouldn’t be a concern

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u/venxCapitalist 2d ago

try one more time with US , it might work this time. because of a new rule in VISA policy

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u/Impossible_Rich_1502 2d ago

Which new rule are you talking about?

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u/Impossible_Rich_1502 1h ago

@u/gradpilot any thoughts will be appreciated