Navigating from HS to College in Tech
Mike Zamansky
mz631@hunter.cuny.edu
@zamansky
cestlaz.github.io
Choosing a college
- What is your "first choice" college?
- Why?
It's not just about the school
Things to consider
- Urban vs Rural
- Community
- Home vs Away
- Big vs Small
- Why consider NY?
- Why consider NY for tech?
Tech Education
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts
Tech Education in NY
- Many great programs
- Many expensive programs
- NY needs a great, affordable option
CS Educations Dirty Secret
A comparison
Table 1
| Course |
Columbia |
NYU |
Hunter |
| CS1 |
X |
X |
X |
Data Structures
|
X |
X |
X |
Algorithms
|
X |
X |
X |
| Discrete |
X |
X |
X |
| Linear |
or stat
|
X |
X |
| Calc |
X |
X |
X |
| Stat |
|
|
X |
| Theory |
X |
|
X |
| Systems |
X |
X |
X |
| Arch |
|
|
X |
| OS |
X |
|
X |
| Electives |
X |
X |
X
|
| Misc |
Tracks |
|
Capstone |
It's about culture and fit
Hunter Highlights
- Largest CUNY College
- Students from over 150 countries
- 40% male 60% female
- Varsity and intramural sports
- Hundreds of clubs
- Centrally located in the heartof NYC
- One of the country's best value colleges
Hunter CS Highlights
- Comprehensive CS Curriculum
- Fast Growing
- Active Community (ACM, WiC, Programming Team)
- Internships / Partnerships office
Daedalus Highlights
- Tuition awards
- Residential priority
- Tailored classes
- Faculty mentor
- Partnerships with the NY Tech Industry
- Cohort activities
- Laptops
- Located in the heart of NYC
Fin
- Mike Zamansky
- mz631@hunter.cuny.edu
- @zamansky
- cestlaz.github.io