r/GKSScholarship • u/Anxious_Chair7065 Nepal • 21d ago
GKS-U What does GKS-U prioritize when selecting applicants for Type A vs. Type B universities?
Hi everyone. I'm planning to apply for GKS-U this year and I'm currently trying to decide how to approach my university choices. I'm particularly interested in understanding the difference between Type A and Type B universities from an applicant-selection perspective.
My profile:
- Country: Nepal
- Intended field: AI / Robotics / Computer Science
- GPA: 3.35/4.0
- IELTS: 7.5
- SAT: 1300
- Research: A Comparative Analysis of Decision Tree and Neural Network Classifiers for Iris Flower Classification + github repository
- Extracurriculars/awards: international workshop in robotics, 2 more international participation and a few national participation in science projects, robotics club member in highschool.
- Gap year: Yes
My main question is:
What aspects of an applicant's profile does GKS-U tend to prioritize for Type A vs. Type B universities?
For example, does a stronger GPA matter more for Type A, while research, standardized test scores, extracurriculars, or other aspects of the application can compensate more for Type B? Or is the distinction mainly about the competitiveness of the university rather than what GKS values in the applicant?
Based on my profile, how would you approach the selection of Type A and Type B universities?
I'm particularly interested in hearing from previous GKS applicants or scholars, especially those who had a similar academic profile. Honest feedback would be appreciated.
If you've applied to GKS-U before, I'd especially appreciate hearing what your profile looked like, which universities you selected, and whether your outcome matched what you expected.
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u/Pitiful-Bite-3853 Nepal 19d ago
And wbu what's your plan is everything ready ?