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Just out of curiosity, did you apply to Georgia Tech's Online Masters when it opened a few months ago?

It will be interesting to see how they treat candidates with primarily industry credentials/experience, given that an online degree may attract a higher proportion of these prospective students (industry credentials suggest a full time job, which may lead to a preference for an online degree, but I'm obviously speculating).

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Honestly, I was really looking forward to that program. I started the process, but was deterred by: 1) The need for official Transcripts (I attended 3 undergrad schools - 2 of which require in person forms/snail mail and a 2-4 week waiting period) I have unsealed formal transcripts I can send in - I don't understand why those arn't enough for a conditional acceptance.(based on verification)

2) The need for letters of recommendation (As I mentioned in the post - I've recently asked my employer/co-workers for letters twice, I hate to impose that again)

It might be worth revisiting GT's program.

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