what is a competitive GPA and GRE to get into one of these schools coming from UIUC? Are there any additional things I can do to maximize my chances?
Check to see if these schools publish data on the average GRE and GPA of admitted students, or a median, or something. Or contact the department and ask.
@california32146 MIT doesn’t have a terminal master’s program in EECS – you’d have to apply for the doctoral program. They also do not require the GRE.