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发帖数: 39 | 1 Should I explain why I failed CS in PS? Where should I put it in my PS?
Thanks a lot. | m*****b
发帖数: 36 | 2 No, not in PS. You may explain it if you are asked during the iv. Good luck. | e*****a
发帖数: 1334 | 3 This is a personal decision.
In general, for not-so-obvious shortcomings, the best strategy is not to
voluntarily disclose them in your application.
Failed CS attempt belongs to the“obvious shortcoming” category. There are
three types of policies for dealing with a failed CS:
- Some programs set “no failed attempt for CS” as one of the cut-off
criteria.
- A small number of programs may evaluate the “whole package”, and pay
less attention to a failed exam.
- The majority of programs will treat th | S*F
发帖数: 33 | 4 Eric summarized the issue very well and it is your call.
Every program will surely notice your failed CS and do not try hiding it.
However, I do not think it is a good idea trying to explain it in your PS.
Personally, I failed CS once, and none of the program interviewed me asked
about that. My guess is the programs which really care about that already
filtered me out.
It is bad, but not death sentence. Good luck. | a*********1
发帖数: 39 | 5 Thank you all very much. |
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