I have received a GRE score of 330. I have a B.Tech and an MBA degree. I have 6 years of work experience out of which 3 years are in finance. I want to persue MS in finance. How good are my chances of cracking the top US colleges like Harvard and MIT?

Ans: Hello,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to hear that you intend pursuing your Master’s in Science in the USA. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that having secured a 8.88 GPA, an impressive score of 8 in the IELTS, research experience with one published paper and one under review, as well as recommendation letters from HODs, you have good chances of securing admission to UCSD and similar respected universities. Your adaptability and dedication to the discipline is demonstrated through your experience with AI and ML combined with your desire to enrol in a more broad Computer Science Engineering (CSE) program. You would be glad to know that research-focused applicants like you are highly valued at UCSD, and your application could be unique from the rest. Concerning your query as to which other top colleges you can apply to, I would like to say that taking into account your profile, universities offering robust programs in CSE and opportunities for AI & ML research, viz., Arizona State University (ASU), Carnegie Mellon University, University of California, Berkeley, and Florida State University (FSU), might be other outstanding choices for your application.

You should bear in mind that several criteria beyond the scope of academics, viz., the calibre of the candidate pool, particular prerequisites for the program, essays, and any other experiences or qualifications you choose to highlight in your application, also play a key role in making admission decisions. Thus, despite your impressive qualifications, I would recommend that you craft a comprehensive application that throws light on your ambitions, enthusiasm, as well as your distinct contributions to the field.

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Ans: A GRE of 310 is acceptable for many mid-tier US universities. GRE scores do not impact OPT or H1B job chances. Employers look at your skills, internships, projects, and communication. Your strong sports background shows leadership and discipline—mention it in your SOP. Focus on building skills in your field (data science, software, etc.), and aim for internships during your MS. Many have gone on to get jobs and H1B even from Tier-2 universities.

Ans: With age of 35, getting scholarship could be difficult. If you have relevant work experience you have a chance for getting into a good college. The link will provide some ranking for MS Finance course. But do some research on our own as well. https://rankings.ft.com/business-education/masters-in-finance