Hi there,
I have a GPA- 8.9 and departmental Gold medalist from NIT in CSE branch. Did 3 internships and planning GRE.
lets say i get a 320 in GRE what uni. (all types, dream) would you suggest?

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Hi there,
I have a GPA- 8.9 and departmental Gold medalist from NIT in CSE branch. Did 3 internships and planning  GRE.
lets say i get a 320 in GRE what uni. (all types, dream) would you suggest?

Kunal P Sharma · Accepted Answer

With that academic background and a 320 GRE, there&rsquo;s a good mix of dream, target, and safe options available &mdash; especially in tech-oriented programs.

Dream: Carnegie Mellon (MCDS or INI), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UC Berkeley MEng (though GRE optional).
Target: Georgia Tech MSCS, University of Southern California, UC San Diego, University of Wisconsin&ndash;Madison.
Safe: Arizona State, Northeastern University, Stony Brook &mdash; still solid for CSE.
For Europe: TU Munich, KTH (Sweden), and ETH Zurich (if language isn&rsquo;t a barrier) &mdash; strong and cost-effective.
Keep your SOP focused on your internships and academic achievements &mdash; that&rsquo;s where your edge lies.

With this profile, pushing GRE to 325+ could move a few more dream schools into reach, but 320 is already competitive for most.

Shivam Jha · Answer

Hey! With a GPA of 8.9, a departmental gold medal from NIT in CSE, and three internships, your profile is already strong. If you get a GRE score around 320, you will be in a good position to apply to many top universities abroad.
For dream options, you can look at schools like CMU, Georgia Tech, UT Austin, and UC Berkeley. These are very competitive, but your academics and internships give you a fair chance&mdash;just make sure your SOP and LORs are really strong.
For target universities, you can consider Purdue, UC San Diego, USC, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. These schools have great CSE programs, and your profile matches what they usually expect.
If you want a few safe options, look at ASU, NCSU, Stony Brook, or University at Buffalo. These are well-known for CS, have good placements, and offer decent chances of getting in with funding. Let me know if you also want suggestions for Europe or MIM options!

Preet J · Answer

Well, with a profile like yours&mdash;8.9 GPA, gold medal from NIT CSE, and 3 solid internships&mdash;you&rsquo;re already in a strong spot! If you land a 320+ in GRE, you can definitely aim for some of the top universities in the US.
For dream schools, you should totally give it a shot at places like CMU, Georgia Tech, and UT Austin&mdash;especially if you can write a strong SOP and have at least one good LOR from your profs. These are highly competitive but not out of reach with your profile. For safe and target options, UC Irvine, NCSU, ASU, and Stony Brook are great for CSE and have a good mix of research and placements.
Just keep in mind&mdash;apart from GRE, your SOP and LORs matter a lot. If you can show your projects or internships had impact, you&rsquo;ll stand out even more. You&rsquo;re already ahead, bro&mdash;just prep well for the GRE and go all in!

Divakshi Arora · Answer

With an 8.9 GPA from NIT, a departmental gold medal in CSE, 3 internships, and a projected 320 GRE score, you're in a solid position for MS in Computer Science programs in both the U.S. and Europe.
For MSCS, schools like Georgia Tech, UC San Diego, Purdue, and University of Wisconsin&ndash;Madison are realistic target options. These have strong research, industry links, and accept applicants in your GRE range.
For dream schools, you can aim for Carnegie Mellon (INI or MCDS), University of Michigan, and Cornell, though they typically prefer GRE scores closer to 325. Your academics and project/internship work can help offset that slightly.
For safe U.S. options, consider Northeastern, University of Florida, or ASU &mdash; all have strong CS programs with good job outcomes.
If Europe is an option, look at TU Munich or KTH Sweden &mdash; low tuition, great research, and English-taught programs. Just make sure your SOP clearly connects your internships to your CS interests.

Hi there, I have a GPA- 8.9 and departmental Gold medalist from NIT in CSE branch. Did 3 internships and planning GRE. lets say i get a 320 in GRE what uni. (all types, dream) would you suggest?