Non-CS major applying to Comp Sci Masters program

Graduate School
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<p>I was hoping I could get some feedback on my chances of getting into an online MS program in either Computer Science or Software Engineering.</p>

<p>My background: </p>

<p>Currently taking CS pre-reqs at community college
Currently working as an office manager
Bachelor's in English
GPA 3.2
GRE Score: 700 Verbal 660 Math 5.0 Writing score</p>

<p>The schools I am applying to for an <em>online</em> Master's are:</p>

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<li>Drexel Online</li>
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<p>Software Engineering - IST track</p>

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<li>Penn State World Campus</li>
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<p>Software Engineering</p>

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<li>Hofstra University</li>
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<p>Computer Science</p>

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<li>Colorado State University</li>
</ol>

<p>Computer Science</p>

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<li>University of Illinois</li>
</ol>

<p>Computer Science</p>

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<li>NC State</li>
</ol>

<p>Computer Science</p>

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<li>Georgia Southern University</li>
</ol>

<p>Computer Science</p>

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<li>NJIT</li>
</ol>

<p>Computer Science</p>

<p>There are other schools I will be applying to, but you get the idea!</p>

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<p>These generally aren’t competitive— they should tell you on the website what you need to have to be admitted. If everything checks off, you can probably be admitted to everything on your list.</p>

<p>An exception might be Illinois, because they have a top CS program, but their online program could be completely different.</p>

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<p>Trout, thank you so much. That is very encouraging! I’m set to begin the pre-reqs in the Spring, and I just need a little courage to go for it!</p>

<p>I know that Drexel is competitive for the Computer Science degree, although they have a less-competitive Software Engineering-IST track, which might be one of my safeties.</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>