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two_dicey

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  1. Awesome, thanks for your feedback! This is how I'm feeling but was just second guessing myself. Glad that we're on the same page ?
  2. Just got accepted, (after being wait listed), into the MS Analytics program at UChicago. Is there any reason I should consider to go to UChicago MS Analytics vs NYU MS DS, which I am currently planning on attending? NYU MS DS seems more established, rigorous, and is in New York vs Chicago. It's also slightly longer of a program. I think the only downside I see with NYU is it costing more, but curious to hear other's thoughts if any one is willing to share.
  3. Hey @bayessays thanks for the reply. That was my sinking suspicion but I was hoping someone would say it wasn't so?
  4. Hey everyone, I'm curious what people's experience is with securing financial aid. I'm looking at the NYU Tuition cost and it looks like ~$75K for both years, not to mention living expenses, fees, and whatever else may be. How are people financing their education? I submitted my FAFSA a few weeks ago, but still haven't heard back. When I search for scholarships online, many are already expired and none seem relevant to my experience (as in I'm not eligible to apply to them). As of right now, it's looking like +90% of my education costs are going to have to be covered by loans. Does anyone have any tips or words of wisdom to find scholarships or grants?
  5. Really the duration of the program! NYU's program is 2-years which fit my needs better. My undergrad wasn't in STEM and I wanted the opportunity to really immerse myself in the curriculum and feel like I earned the title of "data scientist". NYU's program from what I hear is based heavily on math theory, which is a big plus. Georgia tech is a great engineering school, but the program was only 1 year. Also, my girlfriend's best friends all live in NYC, which made the decision a bit easier too haha.
  6. I didn't receive any funding at either. Happily going to NYU ?
  7. Also got an acceptance to Georgia Tech MS Analytics (In person) last Friday
  8. Hey everyone! I'm incredibly excited and fortunate to have been accepted to NYU's M.S. Data Science and University of San Francisco's MS Data Science program. I'm curious if anyone has any first or second-hand experience with either program (especially NYUs) and have any anecdotes or tidbits of information they are willing to share. I'm particularly curious about the rigor of each program's curriculum and the career placement of its graduates. (Obviously, I've read through each school's website and FAQ, but like I said, I'm looking for first or second hand perspectives on this topic). Does anyone have any advice on which program to chose? Thanks in advance ❤️ Two_Dicey
  9. Update: Just got accepted into NYU!! So happy to finally hear back from a school after months of getting rejected. Anyone have any opinions or thoughts about the NYU MS DS program? I'm going to re-read last years thread to gleam opinions. So far: Accepted: USF ($8k scholarship) NYU MS DS Rejected: MIT Mban Carnegie Mellon MS CS
  10. Well if that's the case, and considering I haven't heard anything from then, it appears I'm shit out of luck. That being said, I'm wishing you the best KMickey! I hope your interview goes great
  11. Update: Rejected from Carnegie Mellon MS Computer Science. Anyone hear back from NYU MS Data Science / Northwestern MsiA?
  12. Hey @vegan_bacon still waiting to hear back as well!
  13. Hey all, I too am anxious about waiting and thought that I'd chime in with the status of my applications. The only two I've heard back from are: University of San Francisco - MS DS (Accepted, $8K scholarship) MIT - Masters of Business Analytics (Rejected, biggest reach school so not surprised) Still waiting to hear back from: NYU – Masters in Data Science University of Chicago - Masters in Analytics Georgia Tech – Masters in Analytics Northwestern – Masters in Analytics Carnegie Mellon University – Masters in Computer Science Columbia – Masters in Data Science Hope this helps / relieves someone else's anxiety.
  14. Hey all, First and foremost thank you for reading my profile evaluation. I'd love to hear your feedback on my stats, the programs I've selected, my chances of admission, and if there are any programs that you'd suggest I consider given my profile. I am a student with a non-STEM background and I have the bare minimum prerequisite courses to apply to these programs (with good grades thankfully). I am hoping that through my GRE score and LOR/SOP (which I'm still writing) I'll be able to catch the attention of at least one admissions committee, and secure a spot in one of these programs. My ultimate goal is to acquire the technical background necessary to transition from Finance to Data Science. Thanks for your time, and I'm looking forward to hearing what you all think! Undergrad Institution: Large State school Decent/Good Business School GPA: 3.64 Majors: Business Admin - Finance GRE General Test: Q: 168V: 164W: 5.0 Relevant Course Work: Calculus I & II (A-,A) Business Stats (A-) Linear Algebra I (A) Intro to CS (A) By the time of matriculation (As in I'm planning on taking these in the near future): Calculus III, Multivariate Calculus Data Structures and Algorithms Type of Student: Domestic Student (native US) Programs Applying: Masters in Data Science mostly, some Masters in Analytics. My goal is to pivot careers into DS. Research Experience: None (as you probably guessed given my background) Letters of Recommendation: One great one from business capstone professor Two very good ones from internship in market research & Analytics department (One Data Scientist, One Marketing Manager) Work Experience: Analytics Intern (5 months)– became proficient with Alteryx, Tableau/Power BI. Experience in manipulating/transforming/cleaning large datasets which I'd then use to make dashboards and track KPIs. Started learning Python at the end of it under the tutelage of a full time DS. Financial Analyst (1.5 years by matriculation) – several high impact projects that look good on my resume. Lots of face-time with senior management explaining business impacts of whatever data I’m requested to work on. Used some Python scripting to automate reporting, built semi complex models in Power BI. My current list: NYU – Masters in Data Science University of Chicago - Masters in Analytics University of San Francisco - Masters in Data Science Brown – Masters in Data Science Georgia Tech – Masters in Analytics Northwestern – Masters in Analytics MIT – Masters in Business Analytics Carnegie Mellon University – Masters in Data Science Columbia – Masters in Data Science Duke - MIDS (Haven't researched this one that much yet) I feel that I'm reaching quite high, but am hoping that with some luck I'll hear back from at least one program. If anyone has any opinions or advice I'd love to hear it (even if the truth hurts). If you have a program you'd like to suggest, I'd love to hear that as well! Thanks again! Two_Dicey
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