The current recession has taken a huge toll on the MS aspirants. The number of applicants has gone down significantly. It is clear that the job cuts are on a high and people are fleeing back to their homelands. One of the worst hit countries of all is India. The number of Indians who work in the United States radar guns is very high. However, the current economic slowdown has made a lot of these Indians jobless. GRE aspirants are pushed into a state of abeyance, whether to move to the States to pursue higher studies or not. They are bound to spend a lot on their MS programs and being jobless after that, does not make sense. They are forced to take a gamble. However, the current situation is bound to improve. Taking this into account, they will have to start applying for the universities. The number of opportunities is high and the competitive students will get an admit. The situation will improve over the next year or so and hence all those applying this year, will come out when the situation is good. Make sure you write your GRE well and start preparing for your MS program. You are assured of a colourful future. All the best!!!