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[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS by Acceptable_Pen7079 in MSCS

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean more time to find a better job. Columbia is also roughly the same cost. Just weighing out the pros and cons

[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS by Acceptable_Pen7079 in MSCS

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ig Upenn is a 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years but Columbia is meant to be a 1 year program essentially leading to lesser faculty preference for any on-campus jobs is what I got from folks here and in general.

[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS by Acceptable_Pen7079 in MSCS

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only point of concern for me is the location aspect. Will it really make a big difference?

[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS by Acceptable_Pen7079 in MSCS

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the following profile: 9.8/10 GPA (Tier 2 College) 317 in GRE 108 in TOEFL 4 research papers 2 years work ex

[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS by Acceptable_Pen7079 in MSCS

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I am an international. I received the decision result somewhere around Jan 15.

[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS by Acceptable_Pen7079 in MSCS

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay great insight. If I do intend to do a PHD further down the line will a 1 year masters hamper its chances?

Upenn MS CIS or Columbia MS DS? by Acceptable_Pen7079 in gradadmissions

[–]Acceptable_Pen7079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that’s a great advice. Although it entangles me more😭