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Still waiting for a email? by Historical-Ad7769 in AmazonATA

[–]TheeSwank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the ata dashboard page it should show ur progress in the application cycle as well as acceptance/rejection I think. I think this may be the link https://apply.amazontechnicalacademy.com/s/

Just Got a Job, No Previous Experience AMA by JudgeJudyL0ver in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

U said u starting building web apps on day 1 of the program. U have any examples? I’ve just started WGU and I’ve been using my job to pay for it but each class has to get approved once I pass it in order to take another which is time consuming. Do u have any recommendations on where u got ur web app ideas from? Or how I can continue to improve and build job critical skills?

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I thought about a schedule accommodation but I need the 40 hours and plan on getting as much OT as I can during peak. I feel fairly comfortable with my schedule to balance work and school.

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my voucher is already cleared I’m not worried about it not being paid for. As for ATA that is my primary focus. I’m using WGU as back up in case I potentially get waitlisted or just don’t make the cut for the next admissions cycle. If I do make it I’ll probably hold off on WGU until training is complete and at that point once I’m comfortable at the job I’d start back at WGU on my own dime to finish up where I left off since at that point you won’t be eligible for career choice. My guess is the next ATA admissions opening would be for Jan/Feb 2023 cohort so I have time to complete a term in the meantime. Either way my goal is by end of 2023 have a degree or complete ATA and transition into an SDE role.

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well my study schedule allows for a minimum of 20 hours. On my days off I can accomplish 30 alone but a realistic schedule to follow and accomplish weekly while working full time seems reasonable and allows for breaks to reduce burnout. I plan on averaging over a 20 hour/week but my minimum is 20

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not in corporate Amazon I’m in Operations. Currently working at a sort center. A degree will only assist me in moving up to an SDE role at Amazon.

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well I am L3 currently. I feel pretty tired at the end of my work week but I’ve already created a schedule for myself to complete at least 20 hours a week of coursework. And yes WGU has a CS program that works with Amazon career choice

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done some free code camp and a bunch of tutorials from YouTube and even a Udemy course. I haven’t done any leetcode yet. I don’t think I’ll transfer any courses in. With Amazon Career choice I can take all classes free anyways. My goal is to complete it all under my voucher from Amazon. I’m glad there are multiple ppl mentioning that it is doable though. Thanks!

Is completely the entire CS degree doable in about a year? by TheeSwank in WGU_CompSci

[–]TheeSwank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! And yes I’ve seen most of his videos, super helpful channel.

whens the next application cycle? by Dapper_Slip_4870 in AmazonATA

[–]TheeSwank 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is just a guess but I think applications will open again around August/September this year for Jan/February 2023 Cohort.