Question 1

Is the GRE required for top CS master's programs?

Accepted Answer

Many top CS master's programs are GRE-optional or waived for 2026-2027. Policies change yearly — check the per-school wiki on PassPort for the latest.

Question 2

How many schools should I apply to?

Accepted Answer

Typically 3-4 Reach, 3-4 Match, 2-3 Safety — about 8-10 total. PassPort's University Match tool sorts schools by your profile.

Question 3

Where do I find 2026 Fall deadlines?

Accepted Answer

The /deadlines page has a per-school calendar, free to browse without logging in.

Question 4

Can non-CS majors use this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tracker, SOP, and LoR features work for any major. The wiki and deadline DB are expanding beyond CS too.

Question 5

Can I prep for grad school while working full-time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PassPort is built to show the highest-impact tasks you can knock out in 1-2 hours after work: backward-plan from deadlines, weekly goals, daily actions.

Question 6

How does the AI SOP feature work?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't write the essay for you. It checks if your real experience, claims, and school-specific evidence actually connect. Drafting and editing are supporting tools.

Question 7

How does the LoR manager work?

Accepted Answer

Track each professor's status (requested / drafting / submitted), send reminder templates, and confirm school-side submission — all in one view.

Question 8

Can I estimate the total cost?

Accepted Answer

Yes — /roi-planner lets you enter tuition, living costs, scholarships, and post-grad salary to see the breakeven point and cost breakdown.

Question 9

When can I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Any time, one click, before the next billing date. You keep Pro access through the end of the paid period.

Question 10

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Payments already processed aren't refundable, but you can cancel your subscription anytime before the next billing cycle.

Question 11

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data is encrypted in the cloud and complies with GDPR/privacy regs. It's deleted on account termination.

Question 12

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes — all data is encrypted in the cloud and complies with GDPR and privacy regs. It's deleted immediately when you terminate the service.

Every question about applying to grad school, answered

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Every question about applying to grad school, answered

Admissions

SOP

Recommendation Letters

Pricing & Service