> but he decided to go get his MS in CS, without even doing any research project and just opting for the GTA instead of GRA route. This is pettiness taken to t

> but he decided to go get his MS in CS, without even doing any research project and just opting for the GTA instead of GRA route. This is pettiness taken to the max. Most research people do in grad school will not have applicable use to employers. And for an MS, people will simply learn more by going the coursework route. Going the research route is good only for PhD admissions. And finally, many universities in the US do not even offer a research route for the CS MS. They tell you to apply straight for a PhD. If you're going to ask tough questions, at least know your domain!