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Non-traditional pathways Search this site Embedded Files Skip to main content Skip to navigation Home Publications Press Tips on transitioning to a CS PhD cjcai@alum.mit.edu ccai@cs.stanford.edu Tips for non-traditional applicants to CS grad school Why am I writing this? Transitioning from a "non-traditional" (non-STEM) field to C omputer Science can be a windy road, and I applaud you for your courage in starting this journey! Fo r some background: I did my undergrad in human biology / psychology, my masters in education, and my PhD in computer science. I had no mentors in CS and I was the fir

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