Georgia Tech University and MIT and UBC

Question

Is it really hard to get in these universities for MS in CS what are the minimum criteria to get in these universities. I am Currently pursuing Btech CSE 4th Semester

Akriti Sharma · Answer

Hello Atul,

The universities that you've mentioned are some of the top universities globally and at par in academic excellence. 
It's a fact that their acceptance rates are really low i.e. 5% - 8% from the entire pool of applicants. 
They focus on applicants who've excelled beyond average students in their field and would also want to how you've done that.

Here are some points to consider since you're still in your 4th semester :

Minimum Requirements : 
- A good GPA : 3.0 - 4 
Academics form a very important part of the application. Since the committee members do not get an opportunity to interview or test the candidate in any way, they have to use the grades as a proxy for determining the candidate’s competency in his/her field of study. Having an impeccable academic record (e.g. topping the department or always being in the top three, etc.) is definitely a sure-shot way to get noticed by the committee.
- GRE Test Scores 310-340
- English proficiency test score 
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume 
- Letters of recommendation (LOR) play a very vital role in the admission process.

All the best! :)