From Mechanical Engineer to Computer Scientist: How Choosing the Right School Opened Doors

How important is it to make the right school list?

Very important.

Especially when you’re not entirely meeting the pre-requisites, its important to deep dive into the courses.

Here’s an example of our students who wanted to make a difficult switch.

He had a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and wanted to pursue a master’s degree in computer science. However, most computer science programs don’t accept students without a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

So, we began our school search and found that Columbia University might still allow him to pursue his chosen course. This was one of the few schools that would.

And so, we matched his skills to the prerequisites of the course to show how he was more than equipped to make the transition.

He got into Columbia and completed his master’s degree in computer science.

This example shows how important it is to make the right school list. If you choose schools that are a good fit for your academic interests, career goals, and financial situation, you’re more likely to get accepted and succeed.