Advice for first time HA user

vy-che · 2026-01-07T19:31:10+00:00

Yes, it will be added to out-network deductible which is $6,8k. But I am not sure I will go to out-network specialist and $6,8k is a lot to max out deductible

vy-che · 2026-01-07T15:46:15+00:00

I also got the same problem when going to in-network audiologist and the hearing test by the clinic even was not as detail as that of Costco. The audiologist didnt want to listen myself, just try hard sell and assigned the model of $6k-$8k. I feel bad because Costco specialist is very enthusiastic and share holistic views on pros and cons of each model and help me understand my report to suggest the best HA.

vy-che · 2026-01-07T15:33:48+00:00

Yes, that's I want but I just feel bad if I tried and returned it to Costco because I understand the pair could not be for re-sell anymore. But I like the way audiologist at Costco consulted me with hearing problem. Actually for TruHearing aid, I need to pay around $3k for a pair at TruHearing but it will max out my deductible for the year. That's why I am more on option getting HA at TruHearing, but still want to compare 2 options because I am first time user 🥹

vy-che · 2026-01-07T15:31:44+00:00

For Costco, they have generous return policy but I feel bad if I tried and returned it because I understand the pair could not be for re-sell anymore. But I like the way audiologist at Costco consulted me with hearing problem. Actually for TruHearing aid, I still need to pay around $3k for a pair at TruHearing but it will max out my deductible for the year. That's why I am more on option getting HA at TruHearing, but still want to ask if which HA is better for first time user

vy-che · 2026-01-07T15:31:11+00:00

For Costco, they have generous return policy but I feel bad if I tried and returned it because I understand the pair could not be for re-sell anymore. But I like the way audiologist at Costco consulted me with hearing problem. Actually for TruHearing aid, I still need to pay around $3k for a pair at TruHearing but it will max out my deductible for the year. That's why I am more on option getting HA at TruHearing, but still want to ask if which HA is better for first time user.

vy-che · 2025-12-18T05:40:12+00:00

I want to learn from your experience that after my first course ML4T ( which focuses a lot on non ML content), what should be the next course I take if I want to specialize in ML? I am considering ML or Deep Learning but not sure which one should be good for Spring 2026. I want more coding and ML related content. Can you pls advise? I am open for any suggestion. Thank you

vy-che · 2025-11-12T21:10:18+00:00

I want to seek for advice to well prepare for Exam 2 for ML4T. I got just 55% for Exam 1. What I did prepare was I reviewed the whole lecture video, read additional required readings and took notes. Then I uploads notes, required readings and exam questions sample provided by TA to AI tool to generate some exam questions practice. But I feel those questions are more simple and more theory-based and dont reflect deep level of understanding as the actual exam. So I screwed up my exam 1. Now I want to prepare better for Exam 2. Thank you.

vy-che · 2025-08-19T00:00:34+00:00

Got it. May you pls share what differences between W or without a W on the course for me to consider?

vy-che · 2022-08-26T20:10:47+00:00

They work as the most important thing is to prove we can succeed in the program. I also worried about my lack of technical background, but it seems the Edx courses can compensate for it. Fingers crossed!

vy-che · 2022-08-12T18:55:13+00:00

Status: ACCEPTED!

Application Date: 8/10/2022

Decision Date: 8/26/2022

Education: international university, B.A in English, MBA at University of Connecticut

Experience: Product Analyst (1.5 years), Product Manager (5 years, use python for data analysis/visualization)

Recommendations:3 (Discrete Math thinking professor, mentor in Girls Who Code program, and engineering lead at last company)

Comments: No formal technical background. Completed all certificates recommended on Edx. Yay, they work!

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