What factors does the Department of Computer Science consider in a decision to admit?
The department admissions committee considers many factors in addition to looking for the highest possible GRE scores and GPA. Among the factors: the quality of training in computer science and/or related fields provided by your college or university; the letters of recommendation, especially from faculty known in the field; your publications or presentations at conferences; research experience and the ability to explain your research clearly in writing; a strong TOEFL or IELTS score, coupled with a strong verbal GRE score; excellent grades in key computer science courses; a match of your professed research interests with our facultys interests; and a host of other factors.
