u/kamenjack

Just received the rejection from Purdue this morning.

Haven't received admits or rejection from my dream school, but it's already April so probably I think I will be rejected so I'm trying to make decisions between admitted schools.

Personal information: International student, Tier 4 undergraduate school in America. Two research experience and one internship experience. My preference for pursuing a PhD versus getting a job is 8 to 2.

OSU:

Pros:

Better fit for my PhD goal since it is a more traditional MSCS program.
More opportunities to do research, work with faculty, and possibly write a thesis.

Cons:

The brand name may not be as strong as some of my other admitted schools.
It may not have the same location/networking advantage for jobs as programs in California or Seattle.

UCLA:

Pros:

UCLA has a stronger overall brand name

The AI focus is attractive and aligns well with my current interests.

Cons:

It is a professional program rather than a traditional MSCS program.

UW:

Pros:

The UW name is strong

Cons:

It is an EE professional master's rather than a standard CS research master's