MS in Computer Science (Align)

A four-year undergraduate degree

Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents.

Align applicants are given three essay prompts in lieu of the statement of purpose. Two out of three are required. They are: Essay 1 (250 words): Align students often cite the critical importance of perseverance — the capacity to keep iterating and working a problem. Tell us about a time you had to persevere. How has that shaped your career trajectory? Essay 2 (250 words): Some of our students wish to take their passion and combine it with tech; others wish to leave their past experiences behind and dive head-first into the computer science world. What drives your transition into tech? Optional (250 words): If you believe the above questions have not given you an opportunity to tell us enough about yourself, feel free to use this section to highlight something about yourself that is essential to understanding who you are and what drives you.

For students who are applying directly from their undergraduate program, we recommend two academic references and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional references and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements.

Your résumé should list your detailed position responsibilities.