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Hello everyone, My situation is a little bit different from other common applicants: My Profile: Bachler's GPA: 3.0, Major: Computer Science Master's GPA: 3.6, Major: Computer Science Current PhD's GPA: 3.8, Major: Computer Science, Area: Theory (mainly Combinatorics) Current PhD program (around 50-70 in the U.S., also has a 50-ish Eco PhD Program) GRE: Q-170 Econ course: I'm going to take PhD level micro-econ theory next semester and looking forward to getting an A. Math course: calculus/linear algebra from my undergrad (but have a good knowledge of math tools, I did my phd research mainly on stochastic optimization problems) Research Experience: 3 papers in theoretical computer science, 2 papers in application area (data mining). Research Interests: micro-econ theory: matching, allocation and mechanism design Applying to: not sure yet, but say T30-100 world wide. e.g. U Zurich, Bonn, Aalto, U Geneva, etc. Teaching experience: 1 course in CS, 1 TA in CS Recommendation letters: 2-3 from CS/Math (strong, coauthors and advisor), 1 from Econ (not sure yet) Concerns: I started to get interested in micro-econ theory during my current study, and I'm planning to continue my study on econ problems after obtaining my PhD in CS. I have read several papers in micro-econ field and know exactly what kinds of problems that I'm interested in. My main concern is that my background in economics is weak. I have several Profs in my mind since I'm quite interested in their research, but I'm not sure if they would consider me as a strong/weak candidate. I would love to hear any comments and suggestions. Your help would be much appreciated!

Hi, I am interested in applying for Ph.D in Information Systems and I'd like to know what's my edge for getting into top program. I acknowledge that my GRE is a little shy of good score (esp. quant... I had full mark score but the verbal part is not competitive) but a professor that I am working with said I might get some advantages that I have MSCS from prestigious school and I can include working paper when I apply. However, I still cannot even weigh my chances because of lack of data & information. Here's my brief profile. Test Scores (GMAT/GRE): (Note: It often helps a lot more if you list the percentiles each of your raw/composite scores are associated with) GRE: Verbal 158, Quant: 167, GMAT conversion (from ETS): 700 Undegrad GPA: 92.8% (dual degree in Computer Engineering & Business Administration, out of US) Graduate GPA: 3.56/4 (Master's Science in Computer Science, school from undoubtably top 30 in CS, in the US) Research Experience: One domestic(non-English) conference publication in Computer Science, currently working on a research in Information Systems field with two professors. Teaching Experience: None Work Experience: only internships Concentration Applying to: Information Systems Number of programs planned to apply to: 10 Dream Schools: NYU, MIT, CMU, UPenn (I haven't explored the faculties though) What is average GMAT/GRE score for top-school accepted students? I have concentrated on machine learning during my master, will it make some differences? Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am applying to PhD program in Finance at Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville. However, I cannot submit my application because they require a "Computer program". I dont even have any ideas on what it is? This is what they ask:" Attach a sample of computer program that you have written, and list the class of job for which the program was written." I haven't written any computer program. What should I do? I have asked the department, but they are unlikely to reply before the deadline of Jan 1st. Could I submit my writing sample (my masters thesis) instead? Does anyone have an idea on this case? Thanks a lot,

Hi guys, it would be really nice if any of you could share your opinions! Applying to: Columbia, NYU, UMD, BU, BC, Penn State, UVa, UW-Seattle, USC(southern cali), Gtown, Rice, UCSB, U of Kentucky, CUNY, Northeastern PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Small LAC Undergrad GPA: 3.83/4.0 Major: Mathematics, Economics Minor: Computer Science (but does not show on my transcript) GRE: Q: 168, V:154, W:4.0 Math Courses: Multivariable Calculus (A) Discrete Mathematics (A) Linear Algebra (A, but taken during a summer at a CC) Probability and Statistics 1 (A) Real Analysis (A) Econ Courses: Intro Micro (A-) Intro Macro (A) Intermediate Micro (A) Intermediate Macro (W, taking it again right now and will get an A most likely) Econometrics (A) Computer Science Courses: Intro to Comp Sci 1,2 (A) (A-) Data Structures and Problem Solving (A-) Computer Organization and Architecutre (A-) Theoretical Foundation of Computer Science (A-) Other Courses: General Chemistry w/ Lab (A) Intro to Physics (A-) Current Courses: Analysis of Algorithms, Intermediate Macro, Law and Economics, Research Letters of Recommendation: Expect two of them to be pretty strong and one to be decent. Research Experience: - Collaborative Research with two professors as a co-author (Summer research grant). Currently a working paper and submitted for EEA Conference in next year. Teaching Experience: TA for Econometrics, Tutor for various courses (computer science, mathematics, economics) Research Interests: Macro, Econometrics, Game Theory

Hello guys, Does any of you have any direct or indirect experience with USC (southern cal), BC (Boston College), UVa (Virginia)? I was wondering if anyone could evaluate my chance for those three schools as they are my top 3 choices! Undergrad GPA: 3.83/4.0 Major: Mathematics, Economics Minor: Computer Science GRE: Q: 168, V:155 Math: Single Calc (AP), Multivariable Calculus (A), Discrete Mathematics (A), Linear Algebra (credit, taken during summer), Probability and Statistics 1 (A), Real Analysis (A) Econ Courses: Intro Micro (A-), Intro Macro (A), Intermediate Micro (A), Intermediate Macro (W, but will take it again this fall with my advisor), Econometrics (A), Independent Study (A) Computer Science Courses: Intro to Comp Sci 1,2 (A) (A-), Data Structures and Problem Solving (A-), Computer Organization and Architecutre (A-), Theoretical Foundation of Computer Science (A-) This Fall: Algorithms, Intermediate Macro, Law and Economics, Independent Research (in continuation of this summer's research) Letters of Recommendation: 2 econ assistant professors 1 computer science professor Research Experience: Summer Research Grant this summer with two professors. It will be continued this fall semester as an independent research. Most likely will be a working paper or under-review by the application time. Teaching Experience: Tutor for 3 semesters. TA for Econometrics this fall. Thanks guys!

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Top 50 LAC Undergrad GPA: 3.83/4.0 Major: Mathematics, Economics Minor: Computer Science (but does not show on my transcript) GRE: Q: 168, V:155 Math Courses: Multivariable Calculus (A) Discrete Mathematics (A) Linear Algebra (A, but taken during a summer at a CC) Probability and Statistics 1 (A) Real Analysis (A) Econ Courses: Intro Micro (A-) Intro Macro (A) Intermediate Micro (A) Intermediate Macro (W, but will take it again this fall with my advisor) Econometrics (A-) Independent Study (A) Computer Science Courses: Intro to Comp Sci 1,2 (A) (A-) Data Structures and Problem Solving (A-) Computer Organization and Architecutre (A-) Theoretical Foundation of Computer Science (A-) Other Courses: General Chemistry w/ Lab (A) Intro to Physics (A-) Letters of Recommendation: 2 from professors that I will be doing research with this summer (expect to be strong) 1 from professor from Comp Sci department (expect to be semi-strong) Research Experience: -Spending this semester doing Independent Study which is basically like a RA -Going to do Student-Faculty Collaborative Research in the summer with two of my professors mentioned above, and it will most likely going to be under review at journals by the time of application deadlines but is feasible to be published (top 50 Journals) and, if published, I will be listed as co-author Teaching Experience: Tutor at the "Quantitative" center at my school (Fall 2017 to present) Research Interests: N/A Applying: First Choice: BU, BC, Columbia(although this one is probably a very long shot) Others: University of Washington ,UVA, USC, Georgetown Safety: Don't know yet (recommendations will be appreciated ) Worries: Even though my letters from two of my professors are expected to be strong, but they are relatively unknown and both assistant professors at a small liberal arts school. Is it better to get an okay letter from a relatively well-known professor than a strong letter from a relatively unknown professor? I always thought the former would be better but please share your opinions! Any evaluations/input would be appreciated!

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Small LAC Undergrad GPA: 3.84/4.0 Major: Mathematics, Economics Minor: Computer Science (but does not show on my transcript) GRE: Q: 168, V:155 Math Courses: Multivariable Calculus (A) Discrete Mathematics (A) Linear Algebra (A, but taking during a summer at a CC) Probability and Statistics 1 (A) Real Analysis (A) Econ Courses: Intro Micro (A-) Intro Macro (A) Intermediate Micro (A) Intermediate Macro (A-) Econometrics (A) Computer Science Courses: Intro to Comp Sci 1,2 (A) (A-) Data Structures and Problem Solving (A-) Computer Organization and Architecutre (A-) Theoretical Foundation of Computer Science (A-) Other Courses: General Chemistry w/ Lab (A) Intro to Physics (A-) Letters of Recommendation: 2 from professors that I will be doing research with this summer (expect to be strong) 1 from professor from Comp Sci department (expect to be semi-strong) Research Experience: Spending this semester doing Independent Study which is basically like a RA Going to do Student-Faculty Collaborative Research in the summer with two of my professors mentioned above, and it is feasible to be published (top 50 Journals) and, if published, I will be listed as co-author Teaching Experience: Tutor at the "Quantitative" center at my school (Fall 2017 to present) Research Interests: N/A Applying: Reach: Columbia, NYU, Duke, Brown, UCLA Range: Boston College/Univ, Penn State, UVA, University of Washington, USC, Georgetown Safety: Don't know yet (recommendations will be appreciated :)) Worries: Even though my letters from two of my professors are expected to be strong and in favor, but they are relatively unknown and both assistant professors at a small liberal arts school. Is it better to get an okay letter from a relatively well-known professor than a strong letter from a relatively unknown professor? I always thought the former would be better but please share your opinions! Any evaluations/input would be appreciated!:)

Since the previous threads on laptop recommendations were a bit dated, I wanted to know what the folks on this forum thought about which new laptop to buy. I don't want to get into a discussion of mac vs windows and I am more or less decided on the latter since they are cheaper, but I would like to hear from you on choice of processor and amount of RAM. My work in empirical micro requires me to do programing on MATLAB and work on large datasets on STATA (and maybe even GIS later). What is the difference between the 2nd and 3rd intel processors? Is i7 really required or can one work with an i5? What about dual core vs. quad? Finally, is 6GB memory enough or should I consider at least 8GB and perhaps even 16GB? If you have specific computer models that you would like to recommend that would make my search a lot easier. Thank you! Edit: I should probably mention my 'budget constraint' as well - anything under $1000, preferably.

Hi all, I am planning to apply for 2013 fall admission for MS in Computer Science. I have taken my GRE test and got a total score of 321. 162 in quant and 159 in verbal. I have completed my B.Tech from NIT Jamshedpur and i am currently working as a Software Engineer in Samsung. My work experience is about 15 months. My CGPA is 7.52. I have a score of 93.4% in Xth and 73.8% in XIIth. I do not have any research papers. Can someone please suggest which universities should I apply to. Thanks in advance :)

:question: Computers can translate all kinds of languages well, so our children don't need to learn more languages in the future. :idea: The advances in information technology have helped us very much and made our duties easier. In the field of language learning only, for example, with the aid of certain software or programs installed in our computers, we can now translate all kinds of languages well. This fact incites a question whether our children still need to learn more languages in the future or not. In my opinion, they still do. My reasons are as follows. Firstly, we cannot depend on computers all the time. Imagine that someday we have to attend an important meeting which many people from many countries attend too. In such a situation, we have to socialize and communicate with each other in a friendly yet convincing manner. We often have to make approaches to make the other guests support our purposes. If we have good command of the languages which most of those present speak, they will get a good impression of us, and it will help our communication. On the contrary, if in such a meeting we depend heavily on our computers for translation, our communication will become very difficult. The other guests will probably think of us as the ones who do not try to be communicative. As a result, our further moves will likely be hampered. Secondly, learning other languages will lead us to learning some aspects of the cultures behind the languages. As some linguistic experts say, a nation’s language reflects their character. Accordingly, never learning any other languages will make us hardly get acquainted with other cultures and, in the long term, will possibly plunge us in a kind of narrow-mindedness or chauvinism. Living in a world inhabited by many nations with different cultures, we are supposed to appreciate cultural diversity and build intercultural understanding. Learning other languages can serve as a good tool to serve such purposes. Therefore, I strongly agree that learning other languages should always be encouraged in our schools. Not only will it enhance our children’s communicative skills, but it will also equip them with a sense of intercultural understanding to live in a multicultural world. In the long term, it will help them build a better world in the future. :)

Hi guys! I am a student of electronics and communication engineering in my third year. I am confused in taking up higher studies in VLSI or computer engineering. I have seen that both these subjects intermix at some point. Could you please explain the difference and the outcomes for both. Thanks

Computer Science UG GPA:3.18/4.00 Computer Science MS GPA:3.88/4.00 TOEFL:108(28-30-26-24) (changed after rescore request. speaking 23->26) GRE: Q:800 V:320 A:3.5 (Will retake next week) One poster and a short paper in international conferences. (Might have 1-2 conference publications before deadlines.) 1-Carnegie Mellon (have talked to a prof and met personally at a conference. I am not expecting so much but he wanted me to inform him after I apply to let him know) 2-University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign 3-University of Texas - Austin 4-Georgia Tech 5-University of California - San Diego 6-Ohio State University 7-Penn State (my advisors university. his lor can help a lot. will work on a paper with possible advisor) 8-University of Rochester 9-Arizona State University Any other university recommendations are welcome. I have tried to find places where they have computer architecture research group or a professor who works on topics I like and have good publications.