my_qualifications:

- BCA (3-year, full-time) – state university, UGC recognised
• CGPA 7.46 / 10 (roughly 3.0 / 4.0 if I’ve converted right)
• IELTS 7.5 overall (L 8.0, R 7.5, W 7.0, S 7.0) – might take TOEFL if a school prefers it
• GRE booked for Aug; targeting 310+
• Work: 9-month internship as Junior QA Tester (manual + basic Selenium)
• Extra: built a small attendance app for my department; 800+ downloads on Play Store

Short-list (in order of affordability & chance, was recommended to me by a professor who wants to write a reference to me )

Liberty University – MS in IT – Software Design and Management

Oral Roberts University – MS Computer Science

Regent University – MS Cybersecurity

The big question My BCA is only three years. Some U.S. schools just say “regionally accredited bachelor’s equivalent.” Others quietly expect a four-year credential. Before I drop ₹15–20 k on WES/ECE/SpanTran, I'd love to know if I should apply at all. I am aiming to work for a major US tech company, , could you please provide your thoughts on these choices?