Equivalent to two years of undergraduate training in Computer Science, including at least (a) an introductory course on programming and beginning data structures (typically referred to as "CS2"), (b) a sophomore-level course in data structures, and (c) a course in operating systems. In addition, we expect background in Mathematics to include courses in Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics, and at least one year of Calculus.

While we have no firm cut-off, recommended scores are:

• Verbal: 500 or more
  Quantitative: 700 or more
  Analytical Writing: 5 or more

Amount of Computer Science background; College or University where prior degrees were obtained; Grades obtained in prior degrees; GRE scores; Proficiency in English speaking and writing; Letters of recommendation; Prior research or work experience; Expected quality of research work.