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[the_searcher]

hi friends!!!
I am in a bit of dilemma about pursuing my Masters in CS. What is keeping me back i think is my education background. I have done my BBA in Finance and then got PG Diploma in Systems. Since technically i am not an engineer can some one tell my chances of making into top 20 (atleast) universities in the US. My GRE score is 1400. All your inputs will be really appreciated.

[BME_Fanatic]

it might be very hard since you don't have a degree in computer science...they will look a lot at the courses you took. what is your CS background course/experience wise?

[CalmLogic]

Ditto:

Originally Posted by CalmLogic

Have you taken the computer science courses that almost all MS CS programs require prior to admission, e.g. data structures and algorithms, operating systems, computer architecture, theory of computation, etc.? (If not, your chances of getting into a top 20 school are very low unless you get a decent score on the GRE Computer Science Subject Test, and you may want to consider if an MIS career path is something you may like more.)

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[the_searcher]

i do have work ex of 2 years as a software engg/java developer. In my Diploma i had some of the courses like OS, Computer networks, OOAD but not all. Still if do want to pursue the dream what are the univ(shld be alteast respectable)
i shld be targeting if i go in for some extra courses and credits??

[the_searcher]

hi friends!!
would really appreciate any info....please put forth your suggestions!!!

[w_guy]

try for universities that are ranked after 50. there are some decent ones... good luck

[the_searcher]

thanks will definitely give it my best shot. hope its worthwhile!!!! Does work ex have any say while applying to the univ?? Would it improve my chances of making it into better ones??

[the_searcher]

hey,
Which universities should i apply to then??
And these rankings for univ's where to find them???

[shemz]

Search the best ones for your case, dont go by rankings as you are certainly not a frontline contender for MIT or Stanford for sure. The best people to guide you would be your seniors or professors from the institution you attended, if you are still in touch with them. Or else go search the various databases available on the net. I found this one to be really good for PhD applicants: http://graduate-school.phds.org/

And yes, as someone above suggested, do try to take CompSci GRE subject test; a good score in that would certainly boost your chances for some of the good schools.

[the_searcher]

Hey Thanks for the info all of you!!
It really is a tough call...but nothing in life comes easy....Just got to go for it!!! W-Guy said i should try for univ outside of top 50...but another thought comes to my mind is would it be worth it...pursuing these???