Applying to (CS) Graduate School
Applying to (CS) Graduate School
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grad_app_talk
A talk for Peking University undergrads on applying for CS graduate schools in the USOn Github hanax / grad_app_talk
Applying to (CS) Graduate School
About me
- Rich industry experience: MSRA, Google, Baidu IDL
- Some research experience: One A+ conference paper
- Average GPA: ~3.6
- Experienced Illustrator / Double major in Psychology
- GT doesn't matter
Where I applied
Mostly CS/HCI programs. Some ECE/network programs.
Spend solid time on researching the programs.
WHY Study Abroad
Probably the most important part of the entire application proccess
My case: Why I chose graduate school over industry opportunities
Really know WHAT you want
PhD(Academic)? Master(Academic/Industry)?
Faculty, Location, Courses, etc...
Find your passion.
Why I chose Cornell Tech
- Small program, nice faculty
- Interesting Course settings
- New York City ;)
- Never be too obssessed with the so-called "Ivy League". (But it always works for parents)
Statement of Purpose
Find your story
To tell a good story is hard.
My case: Seemingly incoherent experience in various fields
Statement of Purpose
Celebrate yourself
NO AGENCIES.
NO AGENCIES.
NO AGENCIES.
Resources
- Endless Offering Google Group
- 一亩三分地
- The Grad Cafe