What Students Say
Likes
- Location- Located in Capitol Hill, Seattle, offering vibrant city life and opportunities.
- Course Structure- Rigorous and flexible curriculum with a mix of core and elective courses.
- Events - Hosts academic, cultural, and social events year-round.
Dislikes
- High Fees: The tuition and fees are quite expensive.
- Administrative Issues: The administration can be unresponsive and slow to address student concerns.
- Class Timings and Schedule: The class schedules can be inconvenient and poorly structured.
Course Curriculum
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- Difficulty Level: The course can be challenging if you're not well-prepared. It's primarily practical, with minimal theoretical content required to pass.
- Positive: The practical focus of the course provides hands-on experience and real-world skills.
- Negative: If you're not prepared, the course can be quite difficult.
- Class Schedule and Timings
- Typical Schedule: Usually, there are 2 classes per day.
- Class Timings: Classes are based on credits. A 5-credit course has 2 classes per week, and a 3-credit course has 1 class per week. Each class is typically 2.5 hours long.
- Average Number of Students: About 20 students per class.
- Indian Students: Approximately 50% Indian students are enrolled in the course.
Admission Experience
- I shortlisted colleges based on their ranking and the colleges those who have waived off GMAT/GRE and was giving admits based on IELTS score. and the colleges that offered computer science along with data science courses.
- apart form this i wanted the colleges that can be managed within 50Lacs.
- I applied to Seven colleges and got accepted by 6 of them:
- 1. Seattle University
- 2. Hofstra University
- 3. Pace University
- 4. University of Illinois - Springfield
- 5. Saint Louis University
- 6. Oklahoma City University
- I received a rejection from University of Maryland College Park, it was due to my low score in my MBA even though it was not relevant for my degree over there i am not sure why they rejected me for that.
- I chose Seattle University because of its prime location in the heart of Seattle, which is one of the biggest IT hubs in the USA. This provides opportunities for internships, networking, and future employment. Also the Safety was one of the prime factors of choosing Seattle.
- Also i got a 20% Scholarship from the University which helped me save a lot of money.
- The admission Process was pretty much straight Forward
- 1. I applied to the University with all the required documents (School , College transcripts , Resume , IELTS score, LOR. )
- 2. Waited for the university admit.
- 3. Made a deposit of 250USD for confirming my admit.
- 4. Submitted Financial Documents for my I20
- 5. After Receiving the i20 got my visa meanwhile the university asked to send the official transcripts form the university which were sent to the university through post.
- 6. Selected Subjects that i will be studying in the university
- 7. Paid the fees.
- Eligibility
- A four-year equivalent bachelor's degree in computer science,
- needed to have few courses to be done before hand (OOPs , Data structures , Math's)
- Minimum 3 GPA from school to graduation
- My overall Experience was very smooth and easy. i did not faced any challenge.
- Applied for September 2024 Intake
- IELTS Exam: Taken in September 2023
- College Applications: Started at the end of November 2023
- Admission Offers: Began receiving offers from the end of January 2024
- College Finalized: Chose the college by the first week of March 2024
- Application Fees and I-20: Paid application fees and requested the I-20 in mid-March 2024
- I-20 Received: Received the I-20 in the first week of April 2024
- SEVIS and Visa Fees: Paid SEVIS fee and DS-160 visa fees in mid-April 2024
- Visa Appointment: Secured a visa appointment
- College Fees: Paid in the first week of September 2024
- Arrival in the USA: Arrived in mid-September 2024
- College Start Date: Classes began on September 25, 2024
Faculty
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- Ratio: The faculty-to-student ratio at Seattle University is 11:11.
- This low ratio enhances the quality of education by allowing for more personalised attention and better interaction with faculty members.
- Approach: The teaching methodology is a mix of practical and theoretical learning, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience.
- Yes, the course content and teaching approach are designed to adequately prepare students for securing jobs in their field.
- Faculty Assistance with Jobs
- Yes, a lot of faculty members assist students in finding part-time or full-time jobs through their personal networks and references.
- Admired Faculty Members
- Professor Michael Koenig: Admired for his extensive experience at Microsoft, his deep knowledge, and his challenging yet enjoyable classes.
- Professor Wan Bae is known for her vast knowledge and her willingness to help students whenever needed.
Campus Life
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- The college hosts a lot of events.
- Mainly, there are 2 kinds of events hosted in the college, one that is hosted by various clubs and small organisations within the college. These events are mostly small and only a few people come to those events.
- But on the other hand, the events that are hosted by the college that are really fun and offer a lot of fun activities and food
- Some of the events that colleges host are:
- 1. Graduate welcome event
- 2. Halloween event
- 3. Christmas party
- 4. Thanks giving party
- 5. Community cultural events
- 6. Winter party (this event is the only paid event of the college where students have to pay for the tickets.)
- Rest; all the events are free and
Part Time Jobs
- Only a small number of students secure TA, RA, or DA positions each year.
- Pay Range: The pay for TA/RA/DA positions typically ranges from $19.97 to $22.67 per hour1.
- Other On-Campus Jobs
- Available Jobs: Other on-campus jobs include office assistants, fitness instructors, research assistants, tutors, community ambassadors, catering, Mail Delivery, Lab assistant.
- The usual hourly wage for on-campus jobs is around $19.97 per hour1.
- Work Hours
- Maximum Hours up to 20 hours per week during school terms and up to 40 hours per week during breaks. (But students usually get an average of 10-15hrs per week)
- Securing on-campus part-time job is very competitive due to a high number of international students.
- $19.97 for all the jobs except TA they get $21.97Application Process for Part-Time Jobs Searching for Job Openings: Use university job portals like Handshake, campus bulletin boards, and student groups on social media to find job listings. Submitting Applications: Prepare and submit a resume and cover letter tailored to the job you're applying for. Attending Interviews: If shortlisted, attend interviews which may be conducted by the hiring department or employer. Follow-Up: After the interview, follow up with a thank-you email to express your continued interest in the position. Job Offer: If selected, you will receive a job offer detailing the terms of employment. Recommendations Start Early: Begin your job search early in the semester. Network: Connect with peers and faculty who might know about job openings. Prepare: Have a well-prepared resume and practice common interview questions.
Placement
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- Since the college is based in Seattle, the job opportunities are pretty much good as compared to other colleges, but the current market situation has impacted a lot.
- But almost 70% of the people who graduated get a full-time job.
- Some major companies that hire here are
- 1. Microsoft
- 2. Amazon
- 3. T mobile
- 4. Wallmart
- These are the major big companies where students try to get in.
- But there are a lot of small companies and startups as well where people get their jobs.
- Also, the college hosts job fairs every quarter so that students can meet various companies and get their applications done during those job fairs.
- Some people did get hired through these job fairs by getting an interview call within a few weeks of the job fair so it helps a lot.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- I choose off-campus accommodation because university accommodation is quite expensive as compared to living outside the campus. I am paying rent, utilities, and groceries all in total for about 800 USD monthly. Where on campus living costs you around 1300 USD per month just for the living and food is also separate. These on-campus options are also limited and bount you to live there for at least 6 months.
- Currently, I live in a 1-bed apartment with 2 other people, which helps me to cut down on rent.
- And my apartment is just 10 minutes away from the campus so I don't have to travel a lot.
Exams
- I took the IELTS, while some friends took TOEFL.
- Some of the Necessary documents include graduation transcripts, letters of recommendation (LOR), a statement of purpose (SOP), a resume, and the IELTS scorecard. An optional interview was part of the process, conducted by an admissions officer, but this was not madatory and i had to go through this because i was applying for a scholarship.
Fees
- the Fees structure here is credit-based
- I am charged 950 USD per credit. Typically, subjects offered here are of 3 or 5 credits in my course.
- along with the fees they charge for the medical insurance, which is around 1800 USD per quarter.
- My monthly expense is around 800 USD, which includes my rent + utilities and my groceries.
- I live within walking distance from the university, so I do not have to pay any transportation costs.
- Usually public transports cost 5 USD for unlimited travel for 24 hours.
- The university also gives an ORCA card that helps to pay for the public transport. Where you pay 50 USD and the university puts in 50 USD, making it a total of 100 USD.
Scholarship
- There are scholarships for the course. Usually people get a pretty standard scholarship
- Personal Scholarship: I received a 20% scholarship based on my experience and certificates in sports. The scholarship I received covered 20% of my tuition fees.
- Batchmates' Scholarships: Approximately 70% of the students I know from India have received scholarships.
- One of my batchmates received a 50% scholarship due to his participation in football.
