[Profile Review] Would love some insights!
Hi sorry if this is super vague but I have been pretty concerned on my optics for MSCS programs so I just wanted to get a ballpark to see if what I am doing seems reasonable. My goal is to be in accessibility tech. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
US Domestic Applicant, first generation
Gpa: 3.4/4.0 from Ivy League, Majoring in CS minoring in AI, Econ
ECs:
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Data Science Intern at well known finance company
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REU Summer Program for Theoretical Physical Sciences
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REU Summer Program for Applied AI specifically for accessibility tools
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Fully funded ML research at my University continued into the school year also in accessibility
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Leadership in clubs and volunteering related to accessibility
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Several personal projects related to my interests
Essays: Feel satisfied about them, yet to have professional review but reviews from peers and LLMs have been well received
LoR: 3-4 professors
GRE: N/A
Publications: 0 as of now but working on it (one rejected). Unfortunately likely wont be in time for applications
Awards: Small awards for research nothing too notable
Schools:
UChicago, MPCS
NYU Tandon, MSCS
NYU Courant, MSCS
Dartmouth, MSCS
Columbia, MSCS
Brown, MSCS
Cornell, MEng
Northwestern, MSCS
USC, MSCS
UCL?
Note: Please let me know if I am being realistic and if you can recommend any programs, all I need is one to accept me right?
Posted Dec 1, 2025, 2:59 AM UTC