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  1. Aurora - thanks for the feedback! I'm glad to hear you are having a great experience, especially since I have now committed to MCIT! Would love to connect with you for any tips, insight, etc you can provide as I start the program.
  2. I am! Masters in Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) with plans to continue into the MSE. Apply for housing yet? Any ideas about whether Sansom is the right move or not?
  3. Appreciate your insight, gorki! In terms of subfields, it's tough to say since I've never really been immersed in the field, so I don't know everything that's out there or what will keep my interest once I go deep. But from my "outsider's" perspective, I think I'll be very interested in things like AI, computer vision, machine learning, etc. - things that Penn seems to crush Chicago in.
  4. Hey friends - would love some input from the community! Non-CS undergrad looking to make a career change. Interested in working for a startup or bigtech, and dabbling in research (obviously never have done it before some I'd love to at least try). Accepted to both Penn MCIT and Chicago MSCS. One caveat: if Penn, I'd move on to complete their normal MSE CIS degree as well. Here are some of my impressions and considerations: Prestige/ranking - Penn takes this... Ranked 18th vs. 35th; Ivy Research - Penn again Courses (from a 'practical skills' standpoint) - Chicago... classes more focused around very specific skills (e.g., IOS, Android, C, etc.); practicum program Courses (from a 'selection and interest' standpoint) - Penn... much broader selection, with cool ones like AI, game design, machine learning, computer vision, etc. Startup opportunities - Chicago... Chi-town seems to have a much more booming startup community than Philly Bigtech opportunities - tie... seems fairly even, maybe slight edge for Penn Please vote and post any feedback. Thanks
  5. Need advice! Please and thank you!! Overview Non-CS undergrad playing catch up. Admitted to Penn MCIT. Assuming admission to NYU Poly MSCS. Really difficult decision between the two. Penn Penn is appealing because of CS graduate ranking, Ivy league prestige, and the less-urban campus. Also, good prospects for Big Tech placement or PHD if I decide to take that route. Biggest concern for me is the fact that it's away from the major tech hubs (Valley/Alley). Also, my goal is getting a master's in computer science, so I would have to take a few MCIT classes first and then transfer to MSE CIS. NYU Poly NYU is appealing because of the proximity to Silicon Alley and the entrepreneurial culture/opportunities. I definitely see myself attempting my own startup or joining a young startup. Being immersed in the Brooklyn Tech Triangle and the "I2e" mentality is a big plus. Potential of scholarships also a plus. Biggest concern is the relatively low ranking. At the same time, I feel as though this will trend in the right direction due to the merger as well as the rapid growth of Silicon Alley. So... Basically, my gut tells me NYU is the right choice. The hard part is giving up the already highly reputable and prestigious opportunity of Penn. Thoughts?? Thanks all!
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