Entrance Exam & Pre-Enrollment Course

We’re excited to have you apply to the Masters in Software Development program! As part of our admissions process, we require all applicants to pass either our problem-solving entrance exam or our optional math placement test. But don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! We want to help you prepare and offer a free 8-lesson course on Problem-Solving with JavaScript that can set you up for success on the exam.

The course is self-paced, meaning you can work through it as quickly or slowly as your schedule allows. You’ll be done in about eight weeks if you aim to complete one lesson per weekend. Plus, taking this course is a great opportunity to learn some JavaScript skills and improve your chances of success in the program.

This pre-enrollment course will teach you the concepts you’ll need to pass our entrance exam. Passing the exam will make you eligible for the program, but acceptance is not guaranteed. Please note that a second confirmation test will be held on campus after acceptance.

We’re thrilled to have you consider our program, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Also, remember to complete our other application requirements, including submitting transcripts, a resume, a letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. Best of luck!

Free and Online

We’ve created this free, online, pre-recorded course to prepare you for our entrance exam. It’s an excellent opportunity to directly experience what you will learn in our program and ensure you enjoy it. There is no cost for this course beyond our regular $20 application fee.

Self Paced

Lessons are pre-recorded, so you may complete them as your schedule allows, even while working. The course consists of 8 lessons with approximately 40 minutes of video plus homework for each lesson.

Get Help From Our Professor

The course instructor will be available to work with you over Microsoft Teams to answer questions and review lesson material with you. Office hours are available weekly.

Lessons Include

1. Sequence and Selection
2. Turtle Graphics
3. Expressions
4. Iteration
5. Reading and Writing Code
6. Functions
7. Lists
8. Nested Loops

1. Sequence and Selection
2. Turtle Graphics
3. Expressions
4. Iteration

5. Reading and Writing Code
6. Functions
7. Lists
8. Nested Loops

Exam Dates

Exams are available on May 15th, June 15th, and July 15th for the upcoming August 2023 entry.

Earn A Certificate of Completion

By taking our pre-enrollment course you have the opportunity to earn a certificate of completion. To earn this certification you must watch all lesson videos, complete every homework assignment, and pass the exam. Even if you decide not to enroll in our program, you can earn this certification to show that you have demonstrated an understanding of the concepts covered in our pre-enrollment course.

Second Verification Exam

As part of our commitment to maintaining academic integrity, we will hold a verification exam to confirm the results of your first entrance examination results. This test will take place in a proctored classroom environment to ensure fairness and accuracy and will be taken after your arrival on campus before classes start.

We have full confidence in our students and anticipate that you will perform just as well on this second test as you did on the first one you took at home. Our academic review committee will carefully review the results. In the unlikely event that you score significantly lower than anticipated, we will work with you to determine the cause, and your acceptance may come under review. We’re here to help you thrive and achieve your goals! We want all of our students to be successful and this verification test is an important part of ensuring our students are adequately prepared.

FAQ

You do not have to view a single video; you can take the exam ‘cold,’ as it were. If you do not pass the exam on your first attempt you should actively engage with the materials before taking it a second or third time.

You can only take the exam three times in total. If you apply in multiple entries your number of attempts carries over and does not reset.

The estimated time per lesson is about 4 or 5 hours, making the entire course 32 to 40 hours. There are eight pre-recorded lessons.

Approximately two and 1/2 hours.

This is a pass/no pass exam. We will judge each exam on how well you solve the problems and give a pass / no pass grade.

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