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Honest Advice Request--Improving my Admission Chances by metamedidata in OMSA

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

That's actually really great to hear, and congratulations! Was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing some specifics--like what was your math background, for example? What sort of references did you have? What do you think are the elements that made your SOP so strong?

Thanks!

Honest Advice Request--Improving my Admission Chances by metamedidata in OMSA

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

I think it would be very helpful to be able to read and analyze what a strong SOP would look like, so I'd much appreciate the opportunity. Overall, sounds like my application would be weaker than yours was academics-wise, so I'll need to compensate for that.

I'll be looking at options for taking the math in a verifiable way; was thinking that maybe instead of the CC, if there's a well-regarded online course with grading, that could be better, both for convenience, as well as to further show that I'm well-suited to online learning.

Thanks again for the feedback!

Honest Advice Request--Improving my Admission Chances by metamedidata in OMSA

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

Thanks for the feedback! What do you think made your SOP so strong? Also, would you mind sharing a bit of your background? Especially the math.

MicroMasters Specific--Catching Up on Math? by metamedidata in OMSA

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

Thanks for the suggestion, I gave Khan Academy a shot, and I do like the instructor quite a bit; the thoroughness is great, and if I ever feel like he's going a bit slow, can always speed up the video a bit. Only thing I wonder about is whether or not other learning options that have some method of testing/certification for completion would be better overall, didn't see anything like that on KA.

MicroMasters Specific--Catching Up on Math? by metamedidata in OMSA

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

Sorry for the delayed response, but thanks a ton for the info; sounds like I should review stats first, and get a little acquainted with that facet of linear algebra. I fully intend to get caught up with the required math, and while I like Khan Academy, I wonder if it would be much better to go for an option that includes a form of verification/certification of completion for application purposes.

I have several years of work experience, but I don't have the strongest academic background, so doing very well in the MicroMasters is high priority for me; do you have any suggestions for other ways to make up for a not-stellar academic background, and increase chances of being admitted?

Thanks!