sullim4

Name: -- Age: 20 M/F: M Location when applying: Troy, NY Major(s) in undergrad: CSCI Undergraduate institution: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Major(s) applying for: CSCI Area of specialization: Security Degree(s) earned: BS Degree(s) applying for: MEng/MSE/MS Undergrad GPA (try to adjust to 4.0 system): 3.80 Class Rank (if applicable): Have no idea GRE Verbal: 550 GRE Math: 710 GRE Writing: 5.5 How many months did you study for GRE general: .5 GRE Subject (if applicable): n/a How many months did you study for GRE subject: n/a Researched as undergrad in University (y/n & years): n Researched as undergrad in Industry (y/n & years): n Published (y/n & # of articles): n Other: Advice to those applying to grad school: Being an undergrad TA with a high GPA helped me get good recommendations. Accepted Schools (aid: y/n and how much and what form): Cornell University (TBD) University of Pennsylvania (n) USC (n) Columbia University (n) Indiana University (y - full tuition/$12k stipend as a TA) Rejected Schools: none Waitlisted Schools: none Chosen School: Cornell

I've decided on Cornell, they seem to have the best program out of the five and it's a one year shot as opposed to the three or four semesters that the other programs take.

I've been a lurker here but I thought it'd be helpful for others to know that I received an email yesterday from Cornell's CS dept saying I've been admitted to their CS MEng program. Quite surprised given my weak GREs as well. Admits (All MS/MSE/MEng): Cornell Penn Columbia Indiana USC Profile: GRE: 710Q 550A 5.5AW GPA: 3.8 from RPI as a CS major