Prestige and ranking(overall and department). It is an Ivy school and ranked in the top 10 in the US for my program.
Course Curriculum
It’s rigorous and demanding. The courses are relevant and up to date. We are taught about the state of the art technology relevant to our course and the professors are world-renowned in their fields.
Exams
SOP, LOR, Research, projects, internships. My GRE was 168 Q and 160 V. 113 in TOEFL.
Placement
It is great. Depends on the individual as well. In the US the college brand name is not a big fuss like in India. There are numerous research opportunities as well. They can be intra-department as well. Research depends on how well can you find an advisor to fund your research and how you convince the admission committee about your research prowess.
Internship
No, I didn't get an internship.
Events
The campus is now open to a great extent. But not as vibrant as it used to be before the pandemic. There are in-person events and activities but in a restricted manner. The campus provides a great experience in terms of sports, scenery, etc.
Fees
$60000 is the program fee.
Scholarship
No, I didn't receive any scholarship.
Faculty
Most of them are big names in their fields. All of my professors are involved in million-dollar projects and their projects are extremely insightful. Some of them are average at teaching.
Hostel
I live off campus. About a mile from my department. On-campus is always expensive as compared to off-campus housing, irrespective of the university. My apartment is furnished and has all the necessary facilities.
