Hello Cedric, Congratulations on getting accepted to the program! I am aspiring to apply for Fall 2021. I have subscribed to your channel to stay updated on what you have to say about the program. I still have a bit less than a year to apply and I want to make my application as strong as possible so I'm looking forward to your future videos. :) Best,
Your background is pretty similar to mine in a few ways. I'm an honors history major enrolled in an upper-level CS course on machine learning and working on a data science related research project.
Hey Cedric, your video is great! I am currently applying MCIT online Spring 2022, and my undergrad GPA is only about 3.1, and my master's GPA is 3.0. I took Economics (mainly math), I have also completed that 5 courses on Coursera (Intro to prgramming specialization and computer thinking). I work as an analyst dealing with Data (and using Python). Well, but I don't have GRE/GMAT, and with a relatively low GPA. Will my condition be competitive according to your current classmates who have already been admitted?
Hello, thanks for these mcit videos. I am also interested in this program and hoping to learn more. When will u actually start the program? Once you start could u make a detailed review video of the courses and the general expereince?
Jisun Lee I start at the end of August. So I’m just waiting until then to post more stuff. So stay tuned! I also definitely plan to make videos covering my experience.
Thanks, Cedric. This is incredibly helpful. I'm interested in applying in the upcoming round but not sure if I should take the GRE/GMAT. I studied Finance in undergrad with a 3.65 cumulative GPA and 3.91 major GPA. Do you think that's enough to prove my quantitative ability? Debating whether I should take the GRE/GMAT right now
The GRE/GMAT is completely optional so I would only take it and submit your score if you believe it adds to your application. Since it’s optional, I don’t believe it would ever hurt your chances. If you’ve already done well in your current field of study I don’t really think you need to show anything in addition. Sounds like you already have an above average academic record.
Hi Cedric, the website says "GRE scores are optional. GMAT scores are accepted for consideration." Would be lower my admission probability if I don't submit both of GRE and GMAT? Do you have classmates who didn't submit any of the scores but are still admitted? Thanks.
Yes there are plenty of classmates who didn’t submit GRE/GMAT scores. I don’t believe that sending them will ever disregard you as an applicant. Since it’s optional, it would only be additional information.
Very helpful video, thanks for sharing your experience, and congratulations for getting accepted!! I’m also applying to MCIT. Do you have any suggestions for the personal statement? I heard from your another video that you wish to pursue data science after graduating from the program. I’m also very interested in the field of data science, did you particularly mention your interest in the data science in your personal statement too?
Yes I mentioned that in my personal statement. Check out my latest two videos for some details on writing an effective personal statement. I recommend writing why you what to make a transition to technology. It’ll give a better picture why MCIT would help fit with your goals.
Would you recommend this course (MCIT Online) to someone who is doing an accounting major in India and wants to break into PM in tech companies. What would be better MCIT online or an MBA?
I'm not familiar with PM, but in general MCIT Online is great for acquiring technical skills, and I know students in MCIT Online wanting to become a PM. I recommend checking out this video: th-cam.com/video/3I932_QcQ5E/w-d-xo.html
@@cedricvicera yes I have seen that video. Moreover I have Nikhil in my network on LinkedIn. He didn't reply to my message though :( But yes I did get your point that MCIT can help to break into PM. But do you think the investment is worth it? Especially if I do it in India. Or should I look for other cheaper alternatives. I just wanted to know like how much an online UPenn degree would be of an advantage to me?
Hello! I am an incoming undergrad freshman. I am plan to apply to the MCIT program after I finish my undergrad studies because I was admitted to a non-CS degree. Can international students apply to MCIT? Thank you!
Hi! I’m planning to apply for MCIT. Do you think I need to take GRE? I don’t have time to study and take test, so I’m not planning to take it. But, if it’s better to take GRE, I’ll apply for MCIT next year. My major is psychology and minor is women gender studies. My GPA is 3.89. I took algebra, calculus, and stats classes and I got A/A+ for them. I would be grateful if you would answer my question.
Marphil Alberto I would maybe say that if there are other pieces of evidence to indicate quantitative ability there is still a good chance. For example, GRE or Online course certificates. This is also on the Q&A section on their website.
Thank you for sharing! I want to ask is it very hard to get the offer if my GPA is only 2.8? I graduated from the world's top 30th university and actually, the average GPA among all students is only 2.9... I wonder is it an obvious obstacle to get the chance? Thank you!
I know you mean well and you're trying to share what you know and all, but most of these "how I got into this program" videos are made by outliers who have had very significant experience in computer science, arguably as much experience as a graduate student, which they nonchalantly talk about as if all of that should be expected of all prospective students of these programs. "Oh! I took a graduate-level course in deep learning! Oh and by the way, I worked at a research lab for two years! (Why didn't you do it?)" Get out of here! IMO, videos like these amount to just showing off your background and promoting yourself rather than helping anyone.
Good video Cedric! Wish you the best on your new journey!
Hello Cedric,
Congratulations on getting accepted to the program! I am aspiring to apply for Fall 2021.
I have subscribed to your channel to stay updated on what you have to say about the program. I still have a bit less than a year to apply and I want to make my application as strong as possible so I'm looking forward to your future videos. :)
Best,
Eduardo Thanks! I definitely plan to make more so stay tuned! Good luck on your application.
@@cedricvicera Thanks!
Were you admitted into the program? :]
Very helpful! Also the background music is dope!
Thanks!
Thank you for this video. I majored in philosophy as well!
Awesome! Nice to see a fellow philosophy major.
Your background is pretty similar to mine in a few ways. I'm an honors history major enrolled in an upper-level CS course on machine learning and working on a data science related research project.
Sounds interesting. Nice to hear someone with a similar background. Hope you get a lot out of the course and research.
Great rundown Cedric, enjoyed hearing your story and inspired me in my application as well. Look forward to future videos about your MCIT journey!
Steven Younkin Thank you! I definitely plan to make more videos as the semester starts. So stay tuned!
Can you share more insights in your application essay, please? It could help so much with mine. Thanks in advance!
Hey Cedric, your video is great! I am currently applying MCIT online Spring 2022, and my undergrad GPA is only about 3.1, and my master's GPA is 3.0. I took Economics (mainly math), I have also completed that 5 courses on Coursera (Intro to prgramming specialization and computer thinking). I work as an analyst dealing with Data (and using Python). Well, but I don't have GRE/GMAT, and with a relatively low GPA. Will my condition be competitive according to your current classmates who have already been admitted?
how'd your application go?
Hello, thanks for these mcit videos. I am also interested in this program and hoping to learn more. When will u actually start the program? Once you start could u make a detailed review video of the courses and the general expereince?
Jisun Lee I start at the end of August. So I’m just waiting until then to post more stuff. So stay tuned! I also definitely plan to make videos covering my experience.
Atlantic Pacific I’m taking 591 and 593 and I really like both of them! 593 is definitely a lot to handle so I try to spend most of my time on that.
Atlantic Pacific Yeah I’m glad I didn’t take 592 on top of that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks, Cedric. This is incredibly helpful. I'm interested in applying in the upcoming round but not sure if I should take the GRE/GMAT. I studied Finance in undergrad with a 3.65 cumulative GPA and 3.91 major GPA. Do you think that's enough to prove my quantitative ability? Debating whether I should take the GRE/GMAT right now
The GRE/GMAT is completely optional so I would only take it and submit your score if you believe it adds to your application. Since it’s optional, I don’t believe it would ever hurt your chances. If you’ve already done well in your current field of study I don’t really think you need to show anything in addition. Sounds like you already have an above average academic record.
@@cedricvicera Thank you!
Hi Cedric, the website says "GRE scores are optional. GMAT scores are accepted for consideration." Would be lower my admission probability if I don't submit both of GRE and GMAT? Do you have classmates who didn't submit any of the scores but are still admitted? Thanks.
Yes there are plenty of classmates who didn’t submit GRE/GMAT scores. I don’t believe that sending them will ever disregard you as an applicant. Since it’s optional, it would only be additional information.
@@cedricviceraThank you so much for your quick reply!!
Very helpful video, thanks for sharing your experience, and congratulations for getting accepted!! I’m also applying to MCIT. Do you have any suggestions for the personal statement? I heard from your another video that you wish to pursue data science after graduating from the program. I’m also very interested in the field of data science, did you particularly mention your interest in the data science in your personal statement too?
Yes I mentioned that in my personal statement. Check out my latest two videos for some details on writing an effective personal statement.
I recommend writing why you what to make a transition to technology. It’ll give a better picture why MCIT would help fit with your goals.
@@cedricvicera I see the video. It’s exactly what I want to know, thanks!
Would you recommend this course (MCIT Online) to someone who is doing an accounting major in India and wants to break into PM in tech companies. What would be better MCIT online or an MBA?
I'm not familiar with PM, but in general MCIT Online is great for acquiring technical skills, and I know students in MCIT Online wanting to become a PM. I recommend checking out this video:
th-cam.com/video/3I932_QcQ5E/w-d-xo.html
@@cedricvicera yes I have seen that video. Moreover I have Nikhil in my network on LinkedIn. He didn't reply to my message though :(
But yes I did get your point that MCIT can help to break into PM.
But do you think the investment is worth it? Especially if I do it in India. Or should I look for other cheaper alternatives. I just wanted to know like how much an online UPenn degree would be of an advantage to me?
Hey just wanted to know is it possible for a non-stem background student to get into Upenn MCIT
Yes definitely. In fact, it’s specifically made more non CS-majors and also could be for non-STEM students.
@@cedricvicera Can non stem students apply for on campus MCIT program???
Hello! I am an incoming undergrad freshman. I am plan to apply to the MCIT program after I finish my undergrad studies because I was admitted to a non-CS degree. Can international students apply to MCIT? Thank you!
Yes of course
I couldn’t tell from the video, are you going to MCIT online or MCIT in person?
ClashOfClans MCIT Online
Hi! I’m planning to apply for MCIT. Do you think I need to take GRE? I don’t have time to study and take test, so I’m not planning to take it. But, if it’s better to take GRE, I’ll apply for MCIT next year.
My major is psychology and minor is women gender studies. My GPA is 3.89. I took algebra, calculus, and stats classes and I got A/A+ for them.
I would be grateful if you would answer my question.
Do you think that someone still got a chance of being accepted even though they didn't do very well (grade wise) in their undergrad?
Marphil Alberto I would maybe say that if there are other pieces of evidence to indicate quantitative ability there is still a good chance. For example, GRE or Online course certificates. This is also on the Q&A section on their website.
Question, if I get a masters in MCIT will I be eligible to work as a software engineer?
Of course, plenty of alumni and students get roles as software engineers.
if someone is already a self-taught web dev then will Upenn mcit online reject them?
Not necessarily. There are students who were previous developers. MCIT would be great if you want to formally enroll in a computer science education.
Man you really played your cards right
Thank you for sharing! I want to ask is it very hard to get the offer if my GPA is only 2.8? I graduated from the world's top 30th university and actually, the average GPA among all students is only 2.9... I wonder is it an obvious obstacle to get the chance? Thank you!
I’m not sure what the cutoff is for GPA. But you can also take the GRE for further evidence of quantitative ability.
I know you mean well and you're trying to share what you know and all, but most of these "how I got into this program" videos are made by outliers who have had very significant experience in computer science, arguably as much experience as a graduate student, which they nonchalantly talk about as if all of that should be expected of all prospective students of these programs. "Oh! I took a graduate-level course in deep learning! Oh and by the way, I worked at a research lab for two years! (Why didn't you do it?)"
Get out of here! IMO, videos like these amount to just showing off your background and promoting yourself rather than helping anyone.