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[Andrey Goncharov](https://hashnode.com/@fxlrnrpt)

AI research padawan & rock star wannabe. Proudly failing at both in public.

Jan 11, 2022

# [How to get an online Master's in CS for a price of your morning latte](https://blog.faillearnrepeat.net/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I'll tell you: How I got into Georgia Tech's Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program while working and living in Russia. Requirements to enroll for foreign students. How much it costs. My experience with the courses. Why I am ...

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[Gökhan Gurbetoğlu](https://hashnode.com/@ggurbet)

[Jan 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte/61dd76246226ab4f74bef323/comment/61def3fc44f1964f4fa7f56d)

Hi Andrey. Thank you for the information in the article. I had mediocre grades at best during my bachelor's but since then moved on to a better working and studying pace during work. I have seen adverts of this master's degree online before. I would consider attending it -or another similar programme- in the next two or three years. What would you suggest for someone in my position?

[Andrey Goncharov](https://hashnode.com/@fxlrnrpt)

AI research padawan & rock star wannabe. Proudly failing at both in public.

[Jan 13, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte/61dd76246226ab4f74bef323/comment/61def3fc44f1964f4fa7f56d#reply-61e000f5a71f43730ce0d833)

We are in the same boat. I would suggest emphasizing how you changed your work and study attitude since graduation in your statement of purpose. Ideally, with proof (speak at conferences, finish several courses online, get in contact with your previous professors and try to publish a paper). Good luck!

[Gökhan Gurbetoğlu](https://hashnode.com/@ggurbet)

[Jan 18, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte/61dd76246226ab4f74bef323/comment/61def3fc44f1964f4fa7f56d#reply-61e696430204273bdcb0eb86)

Thank you for the reply [Andrey Goncharov](https://hashnode.com/@aigoncharov).

[Prafful Javare](https://hashnode.com/@profgrammer)

Software Engineer

[Jan 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte/61dd76246226ab4f74bef323/comment/61de7ee444f1964f4fa7e6f9)

Hi Andrey, great article! Just wanted to know what your motivation was for doing an online MSCS program, since a lot of students want to do a master's degree specifically to get entry into the country with a student visa.

[Andrey Goncharov](https://hashnode.com/@fxlrnrpt)

AI research padawan & rock star wannabe. Proudly failing at both in public.

[Jan 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte/61dd76246226ab4f74bef323/comment/61de7ee444f1964f4fa7e6f9#reply-61dec02344f1964f4fa7efa4)

Hi Prafful, thanks for reading! I think the primary benefits of the Master's for me are:

-   It provides structure and a more or less clear roadmap compared to learning on my own.
-   Deadlines, classmates, the atmosphere in the class help me fight my laziness and desire to watch another Netflix show instead :)

[Prafful Javare](https://hashnode.com/@profgrammer)

Software Engineer

[Jan 12, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-an-online-masters-in-cs-for-a-price-of-your-morning-latte/61dd76246226ab4f74bef323/comment/61de7ee444f1964f4fa7e6f9#reply-61dec13044f1964f4fa7efc7)

[Andrey Goncharov](https://hashnode.com/@aigoncharov) That's great to hear. Thanks for clarifying!