What are the qualifications required to get into colleges like MIT and Stanford for an MS?

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Ujjwal Gupta
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Getting into top colleges like MIT and Stanford for a Master's degree (MS) is very competitive and requires excellent qualifications. Here is a breakdown of the key requirements:

1. Academic Excellence

GPA: A good undergraduate GPA, mostly above 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, would be required. More competitive

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