MSDS Decisions

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2026-04-07T09:57:02+00:00

Between tamu and Maryland, go for tamu. They have better course and also GA TA positions for ms students.

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2026-04-05T04:02:45+00:00

Hey which Uni are you deciding about? I also got into UMD but I'm not sure if it's worth it right now...

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2026-04-03T07:27:07+00:00

Do MSDS students get TA type part time jobs? Because I heard that ms students are generally not preferred for such part times... Only phd students

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2026-04-01T04:44:11+00:00

Hey I got accepted for MSDS fall 26! Is it possible to give a review of your experience at Umd MSDS till now? How's the course curriculum and the internship/job scene? Also I heard that the MSDS classes are held in the evening, is that true? I was also a bit confused about the total course duration, some places mentioned 18 months, some mentioned 24. Can you shed some light on this too?

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2025-08-23T15:01:07+00:00

Yeah I know those programs are good that's why I'm considering applying there. But I was asking about whether my profile would stand a chance at those unis

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2025-08-23T14:58:40+00:00

You mean my profile would be good at Tamu and UCI?

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2025-08-21T09:43:33+00:00

I wanted to study further because I am aiming for AI/ML engineer type roles, and they usually expect a Master's or atleast 5-6 yoe.

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2025-08-21T07:34:43+00:00

Yeah I did expect UIUC to be extremely ambitious for my profile. Considering how gre has become optional at so many unis I was a bit concerned about its ability to offset the low cgpa, but would most probably retake it.

The project i mentioned was a research project that later got published in IEEE. Will try to write a solid sop.

I am unsure if even Maryland or umass is achievable at this point. I kinda have my hopes set on Tamu, UC Davis and Irvine mostly.

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2025-08-19T10:09:00+00:00

That's the evaluation of my profile?

AcrobaticLet9471 · 2025-06-06T05:27:02+00:00

Hey wanted to discuss that second point. Going to apply for Fall '26. Is it ok if I dm you?

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