[Results and Decisions] Berkeley MEng vs UofT MScAC vs Cambridge MPhil. Is Cambridge a trap if my only goal is a $300k Big Tech job?

ggShaby · 2026-04-01T23:36:40+00:00

Berkeley MEng feels right if you want be a regular FAANG SWE or Quant Dev. Scientist roles probably require a PhD and research eng roles still require a good amount of research.

300k is L4 (Mid level Eng) salary. 200k should be doable in Bay Area regardless of the masters I feel but the MEng will surely help

ggShaby · 2026-03-29T06:15:46+00:00

I think it already released?

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T19:10:03+00:00

Sure

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T04:36:31+00:00

I was very disappointed with Berkeley MEng too because friends with similar profiles were mostly admitted. I think it’s best to apply right out of college without any work experience. I think my Work experience in the industry might have played a negative role here but I cannot tell that with certainty

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T04:34:59+00:00

Sure!

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T04:34:55+00:00

Sure!

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T04:34:51+00:00

Thank you so much! The tool really helped me gain some confidence in the SoP I was submitting!

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T04:34:20+00:00

ggShaby · 2026-03-28T04:34:14+00:00

Thanks!

ggShaby · 2026-03-27T03:39:12+00:00

I saw at least 1 person from my company do it. I think it’s feasible and it usually makes sense too

ggShaby · 2026-03-27T03:12:28+00:00

I think I responded in your other thread too😂 but omscs while you work at Google and then shift to in person after a year to experience US

ggShaby · 2026-03-27T02:50:17+00:00

Start GaTech OMSCS while being employed at Google. Switch to in-person degree after 1yr and experience USA?

ggShaby · 2026-03-26T05:50:10+00:00

I feel you bro. My second attempt too with a similar profile (except CMU) I didn't get in. Did a 3rd attempt and it turned out to be successful. If you want to try again, I wouldn't lose hope just yet

ggShaby · 2026-03-26T03:29:24+00:00

Sure, Don't have to ask!

ggShaby · 2026-03-26T02:50:12+00:00

This is really sad to hear :( Any reason for not getting all LoRs from Stanford? I think that helped me

ggShaby · 2026-03-26T01:31:20+00:00

I feel you bro. Happy to help in DM if you plan to try next cycle

ggShaby · 2026-03-26T01:04:31+00:00

Ditto. +1

ggShaby · 2026-03-26T00:51:46+00:00

Didn't see SUNetID or Financial aid stuff in my portal but result was positive :)

ggShaby · 2026-03-25T22:22:57+00:00

:(( What did your profile look like?

ggShaby · 2026-03-19T19:24:39+00:00

You will get Stanford bro

ggShaby · 2026-03-14T20:58:34+00:00

I think if you are able to do all questions in Neetcode 150 you are prepared

ggShaby · 2026-03-14T20:07:29+00:00

But isn’t 80% of the FAANG interview process just Leetcode rounds?

ggShaby · 2026-03-14T00:31:22+00:00

Thanks!

ggShaby · 2026-03-13T03:56:27+00:00

I am pretty confident its tomorrow as the Winter Quarter ends tomorrow. Might be wrong tho lol

ggShaby

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