Yes you can!
Unlike India, admission to US universities is not depended on just scores.
They evaluate your overall profile including your CGPA, SOP, Research ex, final year project, publications, internships, co-curricular activities etc

Although CGPA plays an important role but you can cover that with good overall profile.

Just to give you an example I had 67% with a backlog in my UG but all my projects, certifications (CEH, Coursera,edX) were based on Computer Networks/Security including my work-ex. I had a decent GRE score. strong SOP, good LORs etc and I got admits from 4 out of 6 universities I applied and I am finally going to Penn State University.

In short get a good GRE score and start working on building your profile from today itself.

Best of luck :)

Thanks for A2A!

I have seen people switching from ECE, EEE to CS but Chemical Engineering to CS is quiet a jump and I guess you should show considerable interest and profile to get into a very good university. In simple, you should give the admission committees a reason to pick you over a CS grad with equal credentials.

1. GRE - 320+
2. TOEFL - 110+
3. Research - You have mentioned that you have an inconsistent academic record and hence you need to compensate that! Is your research work related to CS? If not, focus on gaining some CS related research experience.
4. Extra Curricular - Participate in coding contests in top coder, hackerearth etc. Work on independent projects and have your own Git repository. Focus on getting a few CS related Publications. (can come in handy)
5. Work Experience - Make sure that your SPM experience is reflected at its best. You can use this to show the admission committees that you aren’t making an insane jump between fields.
6. SOP - A very crucial factor, put a lot of time and effort into this and make sure it reflects your motives behind pursuing Masters at its best and also your switch from Chemical to CS.
7. LORs - Get Letters of Recommendation from research people at college, top management at work.

Besides, the IIT brand name can also come in handy. Even if you cover all the above points, there is no guarantee that you'd make into one of the top universities for CS, but these are a good set of steps to start with in realizing your Masters dream.

Hope this helps! All the very best!

Getting into top universities of US is really a very big challenge

In US most of the top universities asks for GRE/GMAT along with IELTS/TOEFL for study MS and PhD

GRE :- The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service. The test was established in 1936 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

TOEFL:- Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions.

GRE Scores for Top US Universities -

Every school has its own set of requirements. There are U.S. universities that accept students with very low or no GRE scores, while others require scores above 330. o stop looking for the general GRE cutoff score requirements and start learning how universities accept international students.

If you believe that all U.S. colleges and universities have an average GRE cutoff score, well you are very wrong. Each school may or may not disclose their minimum GRE score required for admission. The same condition applies to academic percentage, GMAT score, etc.

Some universities have minimum TOEFL scores required for admission.

Generally, a total of 320 or more in GRE, and at least, 161 in the quantitative section, can fetch a candidate admission in one of the top universities in the US. The GRE scores would differ depending upon the school you choose. Again, within a particular university / school, it would vary depending upon the field you select.

Average TOEFL score

English proficiency is an important factor in successful admission. The students are therefore advised to work in this area for better chances of selection.

Average TOEFL score required is 90 generally.. Still some top universities accept as low as 76 and some universities demands for even 100 or 100 + as well. So it totally varies from school to school and the particular course you are applying.

Other than GRE and TOEFL.. Important components required to enter into top universities of USA

1. Exceptional GPA - Some universities choose to waive off the GRE score if your grade point average is above 3.4 on a scale of 0 to 4. So it pays to focus on your undergraduate degree and achieving an excellent GPA.
2. Work Experience - Some universities waive off the GRE/GMAT if you have relevant work-experience of four years or more that is closely related to the degree that you aim to study.
3. Strong SOP - Your SOP has the power to make or break your application. Universities treat SOP very seriously and they read your SOP. It is very important you write a good Statement of purpose interweaving your goals, your achievements, how will you achieve your goals and what do you really want to accomplish in life, etc. Statement of purpose gives the admission committee to judge your perspective of life, your career aspirations, your ethics, your technical aptitude, your vision for life, etc. The key point is, it is your chance to explain to admission committee why you are going for higher education and what is your main purpose…Universities give utmost importance to SOP.
4. LOR - Often Universities refer to your Letters of Recommendations as a validation of what all achievements you have written about in your resume. Also, they serve as a proof positive of your work in an organization or your tenure in a college as the LORs are often requested on the official letterheads.

Hope you found this article useful and informative and it can help.

You are disingenuous about studying computer science.

If you are a hardworking chemical engineering student, you would know how to graft into the high-tech industry.

E.g., Samsung hires lots of chemical engineers for its semiconductor manufacturing operations. Computational engineering helps significantly, if not considerably, cut down costs. Technology CAD, or TCAD, is used for this domain.

Only really, really hardworking, wise, and smart engineers want to work in TCAD, especially using deep/machine learning to improve TCAD quality metrics or metrics of interests, and metrics for the semiconductor manufacturing process and semiconductor device engineering.

You can do likewise for biochemical process engineering for the biotech industry.

This is a hot niche that requires skills spanning computer science, chemical engineering, and some aspects of computer engineering (to exploit hardware features for better performance metrics for TCAD computation).

Even the typical MS CS students at Stanford can’t touch you, in terms of job security. And, you will be well paid.

It is difficult but not impossible. The major stumbling block is that many of the top-ranked universities are more focused on admitting students to their PhD programmes rather than their MS only programmes. If you have an inclination towards a PhD and can demonstrate that in your application, it is possible that the university may consider it favourably.

On the other hand, if your aim to pursue a MS degree only, it may be better to focos on mid-range and lower-range universities as they are more inclined towards admitting MS students.

Your CGPA is good and you also have decent amount of work experience. A good GRE score would surely be a great asset. I have seen people with little to no work experience and no publications get admission to MS programmes in Chemical Engineering in decent universities.

In the end, it depends on which universities you apply to. If you want to get into Ivy league level universities, you would probably need a GRE score of >335 for your application to just be competitive.

If your score is >330 but <330, go for 1 or 2 top level universities and focus more on mid-range universities with high research activity.

If your score is <330, there really is no point in trying for top-ranked universities. However, there are several good Chemical Engineering programmes at mid and lower range universities.

However, there is almost no funding available for MS programmes these days.

Let me answer your question from practical terms:
-> Have you done any computer courses? If yes , does it include OS,Algo,AI etc
-> Have you done projects in computer science(meaningful projects )using languages like Java,Python,C++
->Have you demonstrated computer science ability by doing independent projects , have code on github
->Have you participated in computer science online competitions like topcoder ,hackerank etc
->Do you have any work experience in software domain?
If answer of all above question is No - Then it is highly difficult that you will be considered for top CS programs in USA
Is it end of hope- No absolutely No
Solution- > Get a job in software company. Build your profile . Give yourself two years. Do 2-3 independent awesome projects. Participate online coding. Do your company work really well
Give GRE with all heart
And yes .. you ar enow set for MS from top university in comp science.
Dont be in hurry of coming to USA. You will regret if you end up in average universities.

If you really want to come , consider applying to computer engineering programs which are managed by electronics dept. If you have good projects and work ex and then a good program can accept you.

This is a very subjective case that will vary from program to program and with what your definition of a low GPA is. Lets keep it simple and assume this-

Good- 8.5
Average:7.5
Low:6.5

Now with this context I can give an answer. The GRE will not compensate for a lower GPA for technical masters programs. Think about this logically. Your GPA is a measure of your performance in your core area of study over 4 years of engineering. On the other hand the GRE is basic 10th grade math and English. Hence if your GPA is far lower than the average GPA of the incoming candidate at your program of choice, the GRE is not going to compensate significantly. The GRE is often used only as a filtering parameter so universities can figure out whether they want to read your application with a certain level of interest. Hence your GPA is far more important

What can compensate then? If there is an indication that your GPA in your technical program isn’t good, then the way to compensate for it will be through your technical work.
Projects, work experience, research: If you are able to do solid projects with measurable results. If you've shown through your work that you can drive impact with the application of your academic skills in a real world setting. If you show that you have been able to publish research papers in your core domain. If some or all these cases hold true, then you might be able to compensate to an extent for a lower GPA

P.S. Note that this answer is relevant to core technical masters programs. There might be some exceptions for techno-managerial programs like MEM, MIM, MIS, IE etc.

There is not really enough information to answer your question.
There are a lot of things you need to consider starting from "Top tier Universities".
Look at the field\domain you're applying to.
What is the repute of the journal\conference of the research paper you're applying to.
Your GRE score.
The university itself will make a huge difference. If a university is extremely reputed for Artificial Intelligence it will be easier to get a networking course there rather than AI.
Your Statement of Purpose, and Letter of Recommendation make a big chunk of the application process.
All in all the universities look for a holistic profile. It's an esoteric process and not much is known about it. Since the universities do not give reasons for either an admit or a reject, it would be hard to answer your question with a definite yes or no.

You haven't mentioned your academic background for me to answer your question. I assume you have a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.

Admissions to PhD programs in the us is tough as the seats available at reputed and prestigious universities are low. The reason being that PhD programs are usually funded by the government hence having a great research background is a must.

Since you have a slightly average cgpa with no research background, your chances of getting an admit is very slim.

Instead of direct opting for PhD program, you could go for a masters program first, build your profile for a PhD program and then opt for it.

With your GRE score you would definitely will be able to get into a good University.

Since Bachelor's of Computer science is There years course you have completed your bachelors in 15 years. Universities in United States require 16 years of education.some universities do admit 15 years of education but if you want to go to top 10 universities it will be very difficult.I know two universities do admit students with 15 years of education.

1 San Diego State University

2 University of Texas at Dallas

Your GRE score should be around 300+and your TOEFL score should be around 90+

Universities in United States are very good you don't need to get admission in top 10 universities.if you want to go to United States for studies you should choose universities wisely.

A2A

Your scores so far looks impressive. Your admit/reject decisions wont just depend on your GRE score. Your acads, projects, internship/work exp/ SOP etc matters. However, a GRE score of 320+ with 165+ in Quant is excellent. Having said that, if you score 310, it doesn't mean you will get a reject, but can say it's always better to have a top profile so that they cant find a reason to reject you. Anything below 160 in Quant & below 3.0 in AWA is not good to have. Since now there has been a huge increase in the number of Indians applying for MS in US, it's always safe to have 320+.

Regarding universities selection , go through this link and shortlist:
http://www.edulix.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=94300
Make a fresh thread, tag relevant seniors and ask them to suggest universities based on your field of interest.
Browse a lot on Edulix to get huge amount of extra info's on wide range of subjects.
All the best!

Planning your academic profile for your college application is of utmost importance if you are planning to pursue your education abroad. As an international student, you must have a holistic and well-rounded academic profile, because colleges look at more than just your academic score during the application process. Now, a good CGPA will certainly boost your chances of admission; however, you can always balance out your profile with good extracurricular activities, internships and additional online courses. Since you seem to have a decent GRE score, I would suggest that you take up a few online certification courses and extracurriculars that will balance out your profile. Furthermore, you should also focus on getting excellent letters of recommendations and write a stellar admissions essay that highlights and emphasizes all your academic accomplishments. All the best!

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Hey there!

Absolutely you can secure an admission in one of the good universities in US. Your academic and test scores are pretty good. Also, I don’t see not having CS degree would be a big concern. Write a solid SOP explaining why you want to do CS and have strong LORs which is evident that you’ll get it.

Being said that, US universities have different rankings for different fields of CS. E.g. UC, Irvine is very good for ML, DS but not that awesome for Systems. (My conclusion 3 years ago.) Decide what you want to do and then explore accordingly.

All the best. Let me know if you have any more questions! Thanks for the A2A Anonymous!

[A2A]
The admissions committee looks in the following areas while deciding on a potential admit:

1. Whether the candidate demonstrated good academic profile while in college. (transcripts)
2. Whether candidate really has interest in the subject area he/she is applying to.(internships/individual research/MOOCs/papers published)
3. Whether the candidate qualifies for graduate study in US.(Standardized tests)
4. Credibility of the candidate (LORs)

For LOR I would like to draw your attention to my answer : Anirban Ray's answer to Is It ok to get an LOR (GRE, MS) from the principal of the college who has recently been posted else where, but was there throughout my course completion?

Hope this helps. All the best !

Hi.

you can visit the website Edulix - Premier Site for Scholars - 'Education Crowd-Sourced' and enter your gre score (verbal and quants and awa) to get the list of Universities where there is a chance.

No Research Paper:

If you have good gre score and cgpa, and relevant job experience, there are chances. and you must have done the relevant projects in Your engineering related to your field for now you can highlight them in SOP.

Remember: Everything is considered for gettting admission from University like your GRE score, CGPA, Job Experience, Projects, SOP LORs and when you have applied.

Some universities give admission decisions on roll out basis so dont wait for the last day to apply complete your application well before the due date.

For any other queries, you can post your queries on edulix forum or there are facebook/pagalguy groups for MS aspirants which will be helpful.

Getting Phd in US is tough and into a good college is even tougher. They tend to have some patterned mind sets about prestigious institutions in India. They prefer people who have undergrad or master degree from there. So it becomes important, also the research culture is strong in many of those institutions. As you are in 1st year, I would say aim for HIGH CG as it helps in SOP and looks convincing being batch topper adds up to it. Then ask for research options that could bring you some publications keeping your interests in mind and thats very important. It makes a huge difference when you are applying in US. Recommendations needs to be good too, as it reflects your character. Keep good relations with your research guide and faculties and last of course good GRE score. If still you are short of research publication or reco trying getting into CSIR labs or IITs IISc for last sem thesis or dissertation. This way you could have strong reco as well as good research background.
Hope this would help.

If you are considering top-tier institutions, consider GRE to be only a foot-in-the-door. The GRE is given minimal importance at a lot of universities, and is often relegated to be only a shortlisting criteria (this is what I have heard from other graduate school friends and colleagues).

I do not understand what a GPA of 3.2 means, without any context. Is that above average for your institution? How did you convert it from a scale of 10 to 4? US universities do have ways of normalizing GPAs from Indian universities (again, something I have heard from a number of people). My understanding is that other factors like letters of recommendation, Statement of Purpose (SOP), GPA and the general reputation of your undergrad institution play a major role in grad school admissions. GPA plays a big role in master's program admissions. For PhD and research-y master's, evidence of research aptitude is essential.

The number of applicants to computer science programs has increased dramatically in the last few years. Having a letter from a well-known / respected researcher or professor can help your application get noticed.

I am suggesting really good universities which are very affordable, ( tuition fees less than $20k) . The living expenses could vary based on the place of location of the university. I have made @ mark, where the living expenses will be higher. But it will anyway cost you less than what you have kept as a cap.

This is no particular order of ranking. Also you need to ensure that your area of specialised study is good there.

1. Mississippi State University ( Starkville, Mississippi)

2. Clemson University ( Clemson, South Carolina)

3. University of North Carolina ( Charlotte, NC)

4. State University of New York SUNY, BUFFALO, NY @

5. University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.

6. University of Texas at Austin, Texas @

7. State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY @

8. North Carolina state university ( Raleigh, NC )

9. University of Massachusetts, ( Amherst, MA ) @

10. University of Utah ( Salt lake city)

All the best.

1. Do your current courses well. Preferably get around 90%.
2. Do good research in the final year project which is publishable in a peer reviewed journal.
3. Get the habit of scientific writing on any topic you know. For example write a 2 page write up on “Impact of nanotechnology on process industries”. The purpose of this activity is to know how well is your writing and flow.
4. Keep in touch with the basics of chemical engineering. Dont skip the books for the research articles. Articles are sometimes misleading but not books.
5. If your spoken english is not sound enough then improve it.

Apart from the above you also need to work on the SOP,GRE and recommendation letter.

You can apply to any university you want. Acceptance is based on scores, GPA, letters of recommendation, and your statement of purpose. These are weighted differently at different schools. Some don’t use GRE scores (for example) and base their decisions more on undergrad transcript.

You should apply to schools that offer the kind of MS degree you want — do you want a general one or one with some concentration in an area? Do you want one that is more classroom based or project based? Do you want to go to a big school or a small one?

First, pick the schools based on what you want. Then go through the list and make a realistic assessment if you might get accepted given your particular background. Most places provide a “profile” of students they normally accept — look for that, or write to the contact address if needed.

Universities like USC, UCLA, CMU are some of the best in world at the same time fiercely competitive and very selective for the streams like CS, Robotics, etc. Your have a good GPA but with this GRE score the chances might be low or these universities might be ambitious for you. Scores aren’t only the deciding factor for admission but involvement in good projects, publications, and internship might be the game changer.

With this profile you will definitely get into NEU, Washington state, etc. These universities are equally competent but not among the best. If you can reappear for GRE and have a score around 320+ then you might get into UCLA, USC.

I don’t know much about Canada so can’t help with that. Apologies !!!

I hope this helps.

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