M.S. In 4 years?

College Majors Math/Computer Science Majors
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<p>I was recently accepted into cal poly slo, comp sci major. I have taken a ton of AP classes and could realistically begin school with enough units to be a sophomore. If you are familiar with the school you may know about the 4+1 masters program. I was wondering how realistic it would be for me to complete a masters degree in 4 years? </p>

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<p>I think it’s pretty realistic. I am doing the same at my school essentially. It’s not too uncommon if you have the credit.</p>

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<p>I doubt it. But</p>

<p>Read about the general graduation requirements. You need 72 quarter units of gen eds. Two are specific USCP and writing. Some must be upper division.
<a href=“http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/academicstandardsandpolicies/generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext”>http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/academicstandardsandpolicies/generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Check your major requirements and the prereqs, and the blended req’s.
<a href=“http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/collegeofengineering/computerscience/bscomputerscience/”>http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/collegeofengineering/computerscience/bscomputerscience/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>See which AP credits can be used, this table assumes tests taken in 2014, see other tables for other years.
<a href=“http://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/registrar/1/Degree_Progress/articdoc/apcred2014.pdf”>http://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/registrar/1/Degree_Progress/articdoc/apcred2014.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>If the numbers work out, it can be done. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it though, especially if you have a scholarship that covers your BS degree. The extra year gives you a lot more freedom to take useful classes.</p>

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<p>I had this attitude when I started of trying to cram things in and finish as quickly as possible. (I could have finished in 3 years.) Instead I took advantage of my scholarship and took a lot of additional classes that I think have benefited me a lot more than trying to rush my way through college.</p>

<p>But in terms of feasibility, a lot depends on how your credits align with the specific requirements. Take a look at the degree requirements from each and see how your credits line up. Then get in contact with an advisor from the school to talk about it. As an accepted student, they should be more than willing to help you. I found this really helpful when I was considering my college options.</p>