San Diego State University - My honest Masters Experience

 Northeastern University (MS in CS – Admitted), Arizona State University (MS in CS – Admitted), CSU Long beach (MS in CS – Admitted), San Jose State University (MS in SE – Rejected), Texas A&M (MS in CS – Rejected),Northeastern University, Arizona State University, San Diego State university, CSU Long beach,San Jose State University, Texas A&M My GRE Score was not sufficient to get into those universities. I chose this college for its strong reputation, affordable tuition, and excellent on-campus job opportunities. First, you must fill in the information on the Cal State Portal and select San Diego State University. Next, you need to complete the WES evaluation and submit the scores to San Diego State University. My course required only a transcript and resume. Lastly, I would suggest maintaining a good GPA to secure admission into SDSU. The deposit amount was $400, with a deadline in mid-May. TOEFL – above 95, GRE – Not required The overall admission process was very smooth, and the university admission committee helped at every step. I recommend applying as soon as possible to secure admission. I chose Fall 2024 because many universities offer a wider range of courses in the Fall semester. Additionally, graduating in the Summer allows you to quickly apply for full time opportunities, aligning well with career timelines. I applied in November 2023 and received credentials for the SDSU portal within a week. In December 2023, I submitted the WES evaluation, TOEFL scores, and resume. I received my admission offer in the first week of March 2024 and paid the $400 deposit in mid-May. I received the I-20 immediately and arrived at SDSU in August 2024....Read More

Great professors and advisors. I had a previous education experience with them and know their value. I also love that service Learning is a major part of the program. They encourage us to be politically active in our practice....Read More

I decided to opt for this particular college because they were giving me the most financial assistance compared to some of the other universities that I got into. It's also a great school in a great location....Read More

San Diego had always been a dream city for me. It's metropolitan but also has chill areas like the beach. It's a state school so as a California resident it was an affordable choice. The college campus is a moderate size and has beautiful architecture. The area the college is in feels like it's own community....Read More

Close to silicon Valley, course structure flexible and adaptable....Read More

Because of the coursework and location. The college also had a limited strength in CS so that the professor can focus on individuals...Read More

It was a very learning experience for me. I gained a bunch of research opportunities, network with academic professionals via conferences, very supportive professors, ample on-campus job opportunities to help with sustenance....Read More

I applied to the following universities: Boston University, USA San Diego State University, USA North Carolina State University, USA University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA I got accepted in all, maybe because I had applied to these colleges during COVID, which may have reduced the number of applications, but all of these universities were shortlisted because I was interested in bioinformatics and the cities of all these universities are a great hub for bioinformatics. Selection of universities should not be just based on their education program but also your exposure to the field you want to pursue. I chose San Diego State University because San Diego has a great research hub, particularly in the field of biotechnology. It had a considerably cheaper tuition fee, the climate was more comfortable in comparison to universities on the east coast of US and I was also approached by a research lab at SDSU to help me with my thesis research. At that stage, all of these points made it feel like it was a no-brainer. The admission process was through the CSU portal; they asked for bachelor's transcripts, degree certificates, 3 letters of recommendation, a CV, and a letter of intent/statement of purpose (SOP). Accepted exams were GRE, TOEFL or IELTS. GRE was not mandatory but appreciated. The most challenging part of the admissions process was to have a satisfactory Statement of Purpose. I tailored it for each university separately by looking at research done in each university and showing that I have actually given it actual thought while applying. I applied in February 2020 and got accepted in May 2020, so it took around 2-3 months, but I deferred my application to 2021 due to COVID. SDSU was the only university that gave me an option to defer my application to Spring 2021 as I was unable to travel internationally during COVID. California, being the hub for biotech companies like Illumina, PacBio, Amgen, etc. was a major influence on my decision to choose SDSU....Read More

I applied to the following universities: SDSU (San diego state university) UCSD (University of San Diego) SJSU (San jose state university) Drexel school of engineering UCR (University of Riverside) Received admits from UCR, Drexel and SDSU Rejects from SJSU and UCSD High cutoff rate and limited seats in SJSU and UCSD. As these colleges are more connected to Silicon Valley, their demand increases. As well as the ranking and placement score, play an important role. The main reason to choose this college is the specialisation option in the interested depth area. The course structure is too unique where you pick a core course following the depth area courses and breadth area courses. The admissions process was super smooth. Accept offer, pay deposit of $300, buy health insurance, vaccination certificates and enrol in a course. You only require a TOEFL score and WES report. Overall, the admissions process was easy and simple to execute. I applied for the fall intake, which generally has more available seats for admissions and increases the chances of acceptance. Additionally, the fall intake offers more courses than the spring intake, providing students with a good head start in their chosen area of specialisation. The complete admission process took around 3 to 4 months to complete, depending on the time required for vaccination and document collection...Read More