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Hello Folks, I have a very urgent query: Whilst registering for the General GRE via the ETS site-- I had encountered a minor problem and it is: The address in my passport doesn't reconcile with the "current address" (i.e. the place where I reside), so, do I have to change this particular field (i.e. address) in my passport? Firstly, Does the old address pose a hindrance whilst appearing for the General GRE? Secondly, I heard that the GRE acts as an identification proof. Should I apply for a new passport? Can I appear for the General GRE with the above mentioned credentials at work? Can anyone provide with their valuable feedback/suggestions. Thanks and Regards, GenGRE. (I am an Indian citizen)

In this forum any anyone got a perfect score on the General GRE?

Hello Folks, Is there any way for converting an M.S. admission to PhD in a school in the United States? For instance, I had applied for an M.S. in Computer Science in a relatively reputed school, and had finished it. Now, can I go ahead with an application for a PhD program in the same discipline in the same school? Does my M.S. make my application any 'stronger/sturdier' as and when compared with other PhD applicants? Secondly, would there be any funding related issues when applying for the PhD? Note: I believe we no longer need to attempt the Computer Science subject GRE. Any hints/suggestions please? All are much appreciated! Thanks, GenGRE

Hello, I would suggest you "hide" the correct answer choices, so that after someone has deciphered the question and came up with a solution, they would be in a position to explain the reasoning behind the other "incorrect" answer choices. Regards, GenGRE

Hello, The word "heretical" means something that contradicts well-established notions/ideas. Since her theory didn't contradict accepted notions/principles, the correct answer is "B". (The keywords to arrive at the correct answer are "charge"- in the first line of the sentence and "in fact contradict") Regards, GenGRE.

Hello, I am logging into this forum after a long time. I have a simple query-- I ahd earlier given my GRE in FEB 2009 (got 1350; AWA 4.5)-- now my queries are In the New format of the GRE is it possible to get a perfect score? (340; AWA-6) Can you anyone give any suggestion/advice please? Thanks and Regards, GenGRE

On a discursive note, I'm also in a similar situation. I will only take a single letter of recommendation from my "distinguished professor" at college. I'm also thinking of asking for two letters of recommendation from people who are my immediate "superiors" at work. I think certainly that if they could give "pretty good" recommendations. I also know someone a DRDO scientist under whom I had done a literature survey-- Does this help in M.S. admissions??? (Does a letters of recommendation from the DRDO scientist help me in M.S. in C.S at U.S. universities.??? Please great guru Calmlogic reply.... Thanks a lotttttttt

But, I think I had once corresponded with a person from this forum who had explicitly said that very good GRE scores tend to get accorded significant weight-age during the application process. While I certainly accede with some of your observations but I beg to differ on some points, notably-- there doesn't exist an accurate measure to translate percentage into GPA-- the general GRE acts a "normalizer" in this respect.

These days I'm quite enthused by viewing SUNY Stony Brook's Computer Science department website-- it really entrances me. I really want to pursue a Masters in Computer Science at SUNY Stony Brook, so CalmLogic -- can you give me a secret recipe? I'm currently supplementing my profile-- which is slightly devoid of exemplary grades/GPA at the under-graduate level, by garnering some requisite work experience. CalmLogic, can I offset a rather mediocre GPA or non-elite undergraduate university by getting some work experience? I'm really gung-ho on pursuing a Masters in Computer Science at SUNY, Stony Brook. What exactly should I do to realize this dream? Do 'great' or very good letters of recommendation from superiors at work achieve my objective? I think you're a real 'guru' in these matters, so I'm eagerly awaiting a reply. Thanks!

@w_guy: Are General GRE and TOEFL scores really so worthless? I don't think so. But, I agree some of your points. Does having work experience in the software industry help?

@ATB: You don't have a great GRE score? (Your second attempt score), come on...

I don't think Calmlogic is an anti-JHU person. I don't think his opinions or posts are affected by prejudice or are fallible (INMHO). He is an indispensable part of this great forum. Between, I think JHU (CS) isn't selective as it appears to be.

I think yes, quite unfortunately I slacked off during my under-graduation, but the point is I had never flunked or performed really poorly in any of my examinations. Anyways, I'm currently redeeming myself and working on the Computer Science subjects. Well, I am sure my professors won't write a "generic or lukewarm" LOR. I intend to get only one letter of recommendation from my professor in under-graduation-- the LOR will offset my GPA by amplifying my extra-curricular achievements (I participated and won a prize at IIT), etc ; I guess I might not have told you but I worked under a DRDO scientist for quite sometime (3-4 months)-- I think I will be able to get a letter of recommendation from him, and I'm vying to get another letter of recommendation from another professor at IIIT (an acclaimed institution)-- where I will most probably enjoy a stint-- working under a professor. ( I'm not sure or can't comment on it right now since it's in the pipeline) CalmLogic, can these really good LOR(s) help me in getting an admit from NYU or any school of similar stature? (I know it's a million dollar question but, based on your experience, can you please tell me??) I'm indebted to you Camlogic for your valuable suggestion/advice; You really are an asset to this 'great' forum. Thanks and Regards!

Hey, thanks CalmLogic for your reply. Anyways, I can't attempt the Computer Science subject GRE -- since it's a crapshoot. According to your experience, since I can't change my GPA, does a few months of work experience, participation in TopCoder and the like, a greater General GRE score (which was implicitly stated in ATB's post), some 'good' letters of recommendation from professors improve the probablility of securing an admit at a place like NYU, (and the like, some good schools in the NY area)????? (or am I screwed owing to my rather 'average' GPA???) I'm also contemplating of doing some research in 'Software Engineering'. Also, I'm inclined to think that NYU has 'good' career fair for international students. Please suggest something more. (Sorry for needling you though) Thanks and Regards!

Thanks CalmLogic for your valuable insight. I was busy with some work at office, hence sorry for the late reply. Also, I have some more queries (if I'm not needling you), How "good/reputed" is NYU's Computer Science Masters program? (NOT POLY NYU) Also, can you throw some light on how "selective" it is? How's its career fair for international students??? (I have delayed my plan of pursuing an M.S. owing to the "recession" and the like) I'm nurturing a pipe-dream (if it's an exaggeration) of doing a Masters in Computer Science from a top 50 U.S. university; I have a GPA of 3.2 (I can't gauge its accuracy) from a nondescript school/university from India. (Actually, its a quite a good school/university, so I'm speaking relatively) I'm quite intent on improving my General GRE score-- by attempting it again. I can garner a letter of recommendation from a scientist at DRDO (I had worked under him), another recommendation from my under-graduate school's vice-principal, and another, probably from a professor. Now, How do I improve my profile? Right now, I also have some months work experience as a game developer. (But I'm not so interested in the gaming industry) I know that I might be nurturing a pipe-dream by attempting to secure a "seat" in NYU's Computer Science department (or any top 50 school's in the NY area), but I'm willing to drastically improve my General GRE score (I had something like 1360 on the first attempt). The fact is that I don't have exemplary grades in my undergraduate school (both in my major area too) but my grades aren't so dismal too. Now, can you suggest some ways of supplementing my "profile"? (My class-rank is also not 'great') (What should I do-- participate in Top Coder, etc and win over there in some competitions; do projects; do research under a professor in an acclaimed institution over here (not 'original/publishable' research)??? (Can you please suggest some way of supplementing my profile so that I can secure an admit in NYU's CS department (NOT POLY NYU)) I apologise for the long-winded post, but I'm really worried and distraught. I don't want to pursue my graduate study at a non-descript school again. Please suggest something; Any advice/suggestion from anyone is eagerly awaited. Thanks and Regards!

From what I know, it's a really expensive program.

Hi folks, I have some queries and they are: 1) Which schools/universities have the best career fairs for international students purusing an M.S. in Computer Science? (If not international students, which schools/universities have the best career fairs in general?) 2) Also, I would like to seek your opinion on Santa Clara university's M.S. in Computer Science program, is it "good" enough? Please answer these queries of mine! Thanks and Regards! (I request "CalmLogic" to respond to these queries of mine-- if he has some time:D)

Anyone please post their replies or opinions to my queries....CalmLogic can you suggest something? (Thanks!)

Hi folks, It's pretty good to see " Testmagic Forum" back on track:D. I have some queries regarding M.S. admission in some schools. Firstly, I would like to know how "good/reputed" is Poly NYU's Computer Science program? (Masters in Computer Science) Is it a "money minting" program or is it a pretty good program? I see that Poly NYU's Computer Science program has a pretty late deadline for M.S. admissions. Should I construe this -- intended for people who were rejected from other U.S. schools/universities? (Also, I'm inclined to think that Poly NYU isn't so selective too) Secondly, Does Poly NYU have "good" career fairs? In a completely different vein, I would like to know how "good/reputed" is Duke university's M.S. in Engineering Management program?? (I mean is it "reputed" or just another money minting program??) I am also thinking of applying to an M.S. in Engineering Management. I heard that Duke is pretty good, but would like to elicit your opinions/views. Please answer these queries of mine; A response or reply is being eagerly awaited. Thanks and Regards!

Hi folks, I have recently completed my under-graduation in Information Technology, I have managed to get 62% (I never flunked in any paper in my four years of B.Tech). I have attempted the GRE, and I managed to get 1350 (Verbal - 690;Quant-660; AWA- 4.0), and I'm yet to attempt TOEFL. Query Since my academics are 'average', I would like to know - Does taking the computer science subject GRE, and getting a stellar score on it (say 800 or 800+) improve my chances of getting admitted at a place like UT Austin , SUNY,Stony Brook etc? (I'm also contemplating of re-taking the General GRE in view of my poor Quants score) I'm also contemplating of preparing for the CS subject GRE and simultaneously working at an IT firm too. I do know this is slightly idealistic , but I want to know my chances if I managed to get a perfect score on the general GRE, a very good score in TOEFL, and a stellar score on the subject CS GRE (say 800 or 750+), how would my chances of getting in a top-tier computer science program would be? (please consider the factors I had mentioned). Query 2 Are there any top-tier universities in the U.S.A. that admit students on their CS subject GRE score? (I mean universities that give very high weightage to CS subject GRE score) Please provide your valuable advice/suggestions in response to these queries, I'm in a real dilemma now, PLEASE HELP ME. P.S. : I also request Calm logic too to answer my queries. Thanks!

Can anyone give more advice/suggestions with respect to my queries? I am tensed, and I'm in an imbroglio at present. Thanks!

@ Calmlogic : I recommend that you visit the link below (which is of Edulix). http://edulix.com/infobank/show_report.php (If the above link does not show navigate properly, I ask you to visit Edulix site, type MS in Computer Science, Fall 2008 profile, and Georgia Tech) I think some or many people's profiles clearly show that their academic record is similar to mine ( though their GRE scores are much better), and they did not publish any papers in IEEE/ACM journals; Some of them did not even have any co-curricular activities apart from their projects. Query 1 So, my query is -- If these people who had similar profiles like me can manage to get into Georgia Tech, why can't I? I have good co-curricular activities. Query 2 What should I do (apart from publishing papers in IEEE conferences) to significantly improve my profile to get into good/above average college with financial aid? (Secure perfect scores on the TOEFL or GRE)?

@ Calm logic : My under-graduate college is affiliated to JNTU university at Hyderabad. Regarding the admission at Georgia Tech, I have seen some 2-3 profiles (or maybe more) get admits from Georgia Tech (some had very good GRE scores, others didn't even manage a 1400), their under-graduate percentage was also low (60 in fact, though some of them were affiliated to Pune university). Now, what are the factors that are taken into consideration, you must have seen my profile. I ask you to please suggest some schools (good/above average) that "fit" my profile. Can't I manage to get admission into a very good/above average/good school ? What should I do? Thanks!

@ Calm Logic and Everyone Do I stand a chance of getting an admit from Georgia Tech if I manage to secure a perfect GRE score? Can anyone suggest some universities that "fit" my profile?

Can anyone suggest some schools which admit students in Mathematical/Quantitative finance program based upon on GRE/TOEFL scores?