Match a junior with mid ECs who wants to exit Nevada some match and reach schools [3.71, 27, CS, < $50k]

Do you have specific focus area(s) that you would like to study within your computer science major? If so, I would make certain that your ABET-accredited computer science program offers those types of classes or emphasis. Look at ASU (a stats-based safety) and ASU’s several sub-emphasis areas. Then view UNR (which offers fewer predefined sub-emphasis areas) and UNR’s CS curriculum. Does having a CS major with opportunity for predefined sub-emphasis area(s) appeal to you, or would you prefer a CS degree without sub-emphasis that may offer more flexibility in CS electives?

If studying out of state is very important to you, I would carefully review the CS admission requirements/stats/processes of those on your out-of-state “safety” and “likely” lists to make certain that they all provide “assured CS admission” and determine if they are colleges that you would be happy to attend.

For what it’s worth, we researched all of the colleges on your initial list for our student with a similar GPA range. Our student decided having a sub-emphasis opportunity was important and to not pursue highly competitive admission colleges. Our student ultimately chose a college offering assured CS admission (with honors college selection) not on your list.

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