Final Shortlisting - MSCS Computer Networks Fall 2008

[kumaraguru]

Hi Friends,

Please evaluate my list. I have many either or's in the list. Help me in choosing an apt one. I want to apply to 8 good(funding, cost, oncampus jobs, networks research).

I take into consideration different aspects like funding, cost, very good at computer networks(good network labs) and oncampus jobs. So please help me in selecting apt universities(only 8-10 from the list).

I dont have a clear picture on the specialization of certain universities

My Profile:

GRE 1340 (Q 770 V 570) AWA awaiting
TOEFL 88/100 reading 18 listening 21 speaking 24 writing 25
CGPA 8.21/10
College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
Matric : 90.18% Higher Secondary: 94.14%
Work experience : 2 yrs in ARICENT(formerly Flextronics software systems) working in computer networks.


Ambi

GaTech
UTA/ Penn/ USC
Columbia University
TAMU

Mod

Virgina Tech - how good in networks? / UCIrvine
SUNY-SB
Umass / minnessota- twin cites
Ohio / NCSU - how good in networks?

Safe

UTD / Univ of Houston
ASU
UIC / SUNY Buff

TOEFL 88/100 reading 18 listening 21 speaking 24 writing 25

Thanks in advance,
Guru

[raady]

Hi kumaraguru
By now u wud be deciding on the options...Let me know if u have any info on NCSU...& ofcourse other univs
Raady

[kumaraguru]

Originally Posted by raady

Hi kumaraguru
By now u wud be deciding on the options...Let me know if u have any info on NCSU...& ofcourse other univs
Raady

Hi Raady,

Good to know your admit into ncsu. yes i do have friends in ncsu as well. i am contemplating on selecting ncsu. aid for ms students is less in ncsu, but there are better job-fairs, co-ops and interns.

let me tell more once i call my friend. what are your other admits?

-kguru

[raady]

ive admits frm UFL(40% aid),Buffalo..what abt ur choices?
do update me abt the scenario in NCSU..& other places,frm where u've got admits

[kumaraguru]

Raady,

I have admits from Ohio state, NCSU, ASU and Buffalo too.

Mostly i wont consider buffalo. There is a close tie for NCSU/ASU/Ohio..
But Ohio is pretty high ranked..thats why i am thinking a lot..

NCSU is very good for n/w s. But aid scenario is bad everywhere in the US.

Let me know your personal ID.

-kguru
(kumaragurutp@gmail.com)

[raady]

Kumaraguru
ive sent u an email
-raady

[rjt]

Originally Posted by raady

Kumaraguru
ive sent u an email
-raady