Nikita Solonko

Has it ever happened to you that on a Sunday evening you start being tortured by the question: “So just how many ways are there to print "Hello World" to the console in C++?”. I hope not, because that’s an occupational hazard at the very least. But I did ask myself exactly that, and I realized there isn’t a single source out there that answers it. So I decided to make such a source myself. ...

Part 1: Program Overview | Part 2: Admission Experience Welcome back! In this post I’ll cover how the program is organized and talk about my first course - Advanced Operating Systems. I’m a massive procrastinator, so I’ve accumulated quite a bit of material. Originally I wanted to cover all the courses I’ve taken so far in one post, but realized it would be way too long. I’ll write about 3 more courses in the next one. ...

Part 1: Program Overview This post was originally published on DOU in January 2025 This is part two of the OMSCS series. Here I’ll share my admission experience - from IELTS prep to getting the acceptance letter. Quick reminder of what you need for OMSCS admission: IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT at C1 level Bachelor’s degree in CS with GPA 3.0+/4.0 (82+/100) 3 recommendation letters Completed application form and paid application fee Timeline The key thing to know is that you need to apply way in advance. I was applying for Fall 2024 semester (starts end of August). The application deadline was March 1st of the same year. If you’re applying for Spring semester (starts early January), the deadline is August 15th of the previous year. You can’t start in summer, so keep that in mind. ...

This was originally posted on DOU in December 2024 This is a series about my experience applying to and studying in OMSCS - the online Computer Science Master’s program at Georgia Tech. Here you’ll find practical information for anyone considering online CS grad programs, along with plenty of personal experience and subjective opinions. This post covers an overview of online Master’s programs and admission requirements. Why OMSCS Back in my freshman year, I stumbled upon an article about a Master’s degree that costs less than your daily coffee habit. The author calculated that one day of studying at OMSCS costs about as much as a Starbucks coffee. You have to admit - that’s a pretty attractive price tag for an American degree from a well-known university. ...