Stanford MS Computer Science chances?

<p>What's the average GPA and GRE score to get into Stanford's MS Computer Science program? I know research usually doesn't matter for a terminal MS, this still the case at Stanford?</p>

<p>I have a 3.78 GPA and on the GRE Q:800 V:680 AW:5.0 (old scoring format).</p>

<p>Let's say my recommendations are solid but not exceptional, and I'm coming from a good regional university but it isn't known outside of the mid-atlantic area.</p>

<p>Do my numbers give me a realistic shot at Stanford's MS CS program?</p>

<p>No one knows, you seem like an average applicant. Graduate school admissions aren’t as much of a numbers game as undergraduate admissions are. That’s because everyone applying to top programs will have very similar numbers.</p>

<p>Thus, based on your stats alone I would say your chances to get in aren’t very high. You could probably drastically improve your application by:

  • Having excellent recommendations, not merely “solid” ones.
  • Research experience. Event though it’s a terminal program that’s not research-focused, having research experience would definitely give you a leg up.
  • A great statement of purpose</p>

<p>thanks for the input. I am just trying to determine if my numbers put me in a good position compared to the numbers they accept, aside from the other qualitative admissions stuff.</p>