What is the eligibility criteria to pursue MS in US? Which universities in US I may get with GRE score of 280?

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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2013-11-01 14:23:29
    Hi,
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    Eligibility to pursue MS degree from universities in US :
    - Undergraduate degree in same or relevant discipline (60%-70% plus in degree)
    - High score in GRE.
    - High scores in IELTS or TOEFL
    Preferred GRE score- 300 plus
    Preferred TOEFL score- 90 plus
    Preferred IELTS score- 6.5 bands plus
    *
    Some of the renowned universities offering MS in USA are :
    - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (Minnesota), USA
    Alumni Rating : 5/5
    Eligibility: GRE|IELTS|TOEFL
    Fees: USD 14395
    - University of California, Santa Barbara, California City (Maryland), USA
    Eligibility: IELTS|TOEFL|GRE
    Fees: INR 12192
    Course Ranking : 44
    University Ranking : 33
    - Uni
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-11-13 17:04:49
    Hi,
    With GRE score of 280 you may look for some of the below mentioned universities in US:
    - City College New York.
    - Northeastern Illinois University.
    - University of Arkansas Little Rock.
    - Alabama A & M University.
    - Gannon University.
    - University of Findlay-Ohio.
    - San Diego State University, California.
    - Kent State University.
    - Ferris State University.
    - Oakland University.
    - Missouri University of science and technology.
    - University of Bridgeport.
    Feel free to raise more questions. Appreciate by giving it thumbs up or marking as best.
    All the Best.
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    Raj Aryan | Contributor-Level 9

    2013-11-13 15:49:47
    Hi,
    In order to pursue masters degree from universities in US you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university with good academic record preferably 70%-80% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned tests:
    1. GRE.
    2. TOEFL or IELTS.
    For admission in MS program in good American University it is good to have GRE score of 320 plus.Please remember with GRE score of less than 300 you will not be able to get admission in good university.
    TOEFL or IELTS are the english proficiency tests so you need to take any one of these test. For admission in masters degree in American university you need to have IELTS sc
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