I’ve received several phone calls and e-mails from prospective students over the last year while I have been Program Coordinator for the Software Engineering Programs at WVU. There are several things that one needs to consider when seeking to further their education.
Obviously, the first concern is do I currently have the qualifications necessary to be accepted into the program I am considering. The first place to go here should be the requirements of the program. Compare what you have accomplished such as GPA, experience, and test scores to the minimum requirements to become accepted in the program. If you meet these then you will likely be accepted. There are several grey areas to consider such as type of education and experience however, this is a good start to being confident you can be accepted.
Consider the costs. Certainly there is a financial cost. The real cost is usually the time and effort from beginning the application process to completing the last class. There is a significant time commitment that you must be willing to accept to enter an advanced degree program as well as a certificate program. This usually amounts to two years of 20 plus hours per week every semester which includes in class and outside of class time.
Consider the value. Why do you feel a need to further your education? It could be for job advancement, improving your skills at work, or for many other reasons. You must convince yourself and no one else that the value and benefit gained is worth the cost.
Begin the process. There is no better time than now to begin the process. You can go to the WVU Admissions website and complete an application today!
Dale
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