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by itsmemattchung 2698 days ago
For a couple years, I went the self study route, using online resources coupled with text books. Eventually though, I ended up taking a few distant learning courses and found the accountability (i.e. deadlines, homework assignments, exams) helpful, keeping motivated. And now, I'm taking the online CS master's program from Georgia Tech, the OMSCS program. I'm actually only in my first semester and loving it!

Still, I appreciate and love all the online material (that's free!) but I tend to operate better when I can 1) Collaborate with other students (and professors) 2) Have deadlines
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WrtCdEvrydy 2698 days ago
You can get pretty far online only, but the networking opportunities even in a non-top school are worth every penny.

It's interesting finding a new job only to have existing classmates be excited for you to be there. Rumors begin spreading that you get shit done even quicker.

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syndacks 2698 days ago
Can you elaborate on your background a bit, please? How did you satisfy the prerequisites of the program without a formal CS degree? I thought about applying myself but other than MOOCs and professional experience, I don't have much to show on a transcript.
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