
22:03
Hi everyone!

27:59
can we ask questions along the way?

29:11
Hi Yami, we'll be answering questions at the end of the presentation, just in case we might answer it in any of the other slides

29:39
perfect!

36:39
are you offering F1 visa

42:04
Thank you for hosting this event! I have several questions: Firstly, I am trying to determine which program would best meet my needs, the Bridge to MS CS, the MS CS (no bridge), or the MS in Data Science. Is there any email I could reach out to with my inquiry? Secondly, when are admissions decisions released? Is applying before the admission priority deadline a benefit?

43:00
Can we expect any decisions before the priority deadline?

43:54
Hi, thanks so much for hosting this session. Curious, does anyone do the Bridge and Masters while working a full time job?

44:05
Hello! How many academic letters of recommendations are required? The application instructions say two, however my work experience is better aligned to CS than my undergraduate coursework

44:59
Thanks for the session! Are domestic applicants eligible for federal loans for the Bridge program?

45:16
+1 above

45:30
If Bridge students typically take about 2 courses per semester, and the tuition rate seems to currently be $2,104 per credit, how many credits account for each course?

45:36
Hello! Is it possible to follow 2 tracks or combine 2 tracks into 1 since you said that doesn't apply to the personalized track?

45:40
Hi! Thanks a lot for the opportunity . Just a couple of questions:- Is there a maximum age to apply?- Can I apply if I already have another master?- Being an international student, would I be allowed to finish the bridge online?

45:56
people who have a cs degree with poor gpa, can they also apply?

46:36
Also have a tuition question — are bridge courses charged under the graduate rate? How many “credits” are charged for the bridge portion of the program?

46:37
@Joon Kim normally each full-semester course is 3-4 credits

46:41
if I need to be full time because I have funding, can I start taking a full time course load during the bridge portion of the program??

46:51
Questions about tuition - is the cost of the bridge program dependent on how many courses we need to take? And is there any financial aid (or scholarships) available for this program?

47:01
is the bridge online?

47:51
For the students : did you do any prior studying before starting the program?

48:56
@Gonzalo I also have another masters degree! I don’t think having another masters degree would make you unqualified

49:47
@Yami Payano I took some online foundation courses in other languages to better prepare myself since I did not have a STEM undergraduate degree

50:07
Hello! I will be applying for MS Bridge as an international student. As you just told Columbia does not sponsor an f1 visa for the bridge year, so can I complete the bridge year with a tourist visa, or do I have to complete it online from my home country.

50:38
What is the sequence of classes for non- technical background students?

51:20
When can we expect decisions after deadline?

51:50
Do you know the average age of bridge students?

52:09
I understand that there is a priority deadline with decisions coming out thereafter, but if students have competing offers would CS @ CU consider accelerating individual decisions?

52:35
Hi Professor Dear, I contacted you a few months ago with questions through email. I am in Los Angeles. I work full-time. Are the bridge courses offered in the evenings or can they be completed after work hours?

52:40
semester = 6 months, so is the MS bridge program 1 year and the MS program full time is 2 years?

52:44
if undergrad in cs with poor gpa and masters in another major, can they apply?

54:52
Hello! Can international students complete the bridge semester with a b1/b2 visa (tourist visa)?

55:14
Hi! I am currently working as a software developer but I do not have an undergrad degree in CS. Am I still eligible to apply?

56:29
Thanks so much for all your input! How many students are in a cohort?

58:00
The admissions stat that were shown earlier were for the bridge program or the entire MSCS program cohort?

58:01
@Sarah Santos we are the first cohort and I think we have around 25 students. Please correct me if I’m wrong! @Rivo @Professor Dear

58:06
Hello! Can international students complete the bridge semester with a b1/b2 visa (tourist visa)?

58:18
@Muhan thank you :)

58:58
@Sarah Santos no problem!

59:49
Are bridge courses offered in summer, fall, and spring?

59:59
@63WallStreet you can see our recommended course sequences on the slides (they're similar regardless of your incoming background)

01:00:06
@Muhan Liang -- Are grades determined by labs, exams, a mix of both? Is grading all automated? Can bridge students apply to work on faculty research?

01:00:07
@63WallStreet - All bridge students follow the same sequence unless you have a course or two that’s waived :)

01:00:16
@J.W. and @Joon decisions will probably be available early to mid April

01:00:41
@Manmo I don’t think you can complete the bridge part under the tourist visa. However if you’re sponsored by another school, you can do the bridge program in the meantime!

01:00:42
@Lawrence Lai -- So no one adds bridge courses (like Calculus 3) they feel they might need?

01:00:51
The Non-degree program at Columbia's School of Professional Studies does offer F-1 sponsorship. Does the bridge program operate differently?

01:01:07
@Peter bridge courses are typically offered during the day; some may occasionally be offered in the evenings but there are no guarantees

01:01:54
@Vikram if you do the bridge full-time you can complete it in two semesters

01:02:14
@Vikram - it really depends on how many courses you are taking for each semester. For me, I took 1 in Summer A, 2 in Summer B and wrapping the rest of the bridge up this semester. I’m planning on starting my MS in the spring.

01:03:13
@Benjamin Feuer It’s a mix of both! Not all grading are automated and research resources are shared with bridge students

01:03:20
Thank you @Tony Dear and @Lawrence Lai :)

01:03:46
@Muhan, thank you!

01:03:54
Thank you @Tony Dear, do we get a copy of those slides?

01:04:00
@Benjamin Feuer I’m actually taking Calc III at the moment because I want to do machine learning

01:04:05
Thank you @ Professor Dear.

01:04:27
@Eugene, yes this program is different from the SPS one

01:04:29
@Muhan Liang, yes, that was my plan also. Glad to hear it!

01:04:52
@63WallStreet, Rivo may share the slides, but at the very least you can access this recording after today

01:04:53
summer

01:05:01
Oops - typo

01:05:03
Is all programming in C++ and Java?

01:05:18
@Muhan Liang @Lawrence Lai -- have you been able to meet with other students and socialize at all?

01:05:27
@Benjamin Feuer - it’s recommended to take calc 3 if you are thinking of going into ML. :) Professor Dear + Rivo are very helpful in guiding me thru what courses I should be taking in the bridge in preparation for my intended MS track

01:06:49
Do any students tend to do internships during the MS program itself?

01:07:13
@Benjamin Feuer We have a Slack channel and a couple Messenger chats to connect/for review sessions

01:07:32
@Htat - yes we have a number of students that are interviewing for internships for this upcoming summer! Not necessary but we will work with you to identify those opportunities if you are interested.

01:07:34
@Benjamin Feuer - not as much as we wanted to in person unfortunately - mostly virtually now

01:07:59
What were acceptance rates for previous years?

01:08:01
@Ivy Elkins awesome, thank you!

01:08:10
@Eugene, there's only one year so far ...

01:08:27
@Benjamin Feuer it hasn’t been terrifically easy to socialize just because of Covid, but we all definitely know each other/have connected and love having a smaller group to make study groups from and such. And I definitely think that when we all get to be back on campus we’ll definitely reach out and meet in person!

01:08:32
Alright thank you so much for hosting this event. I appreciate your time and effort

01:09:19
Are we eligible for Columbia housing during the duration of the Bridge and Masters?

01:09:19
Thank you @Meghan, @Muhan, @Lawrence! I hope you all get to have vaccines and a party! :P

01:09:31
Thank you all!

01:09:34
Thank you Columbia University CS team and MS Bridge students for this info session. This really helped me.

01:10:26
Thank you all so much. This was a very helpful session!

01:10:44
@ Students how did you fund the Bridge program and housing?

01:13:15
Thanks again!

01:13:18
Thank you so much everyone!

01:13:20
Thank you all!

01:13:23
Thanks!

01:13:26
Thank you!

01:13:32
Thank you!

01:13:34
Thanks so much for the bridge team. This was very helpful for me.

01:13:39
Thank you!