Lena Williams: crosses arms So, you're telling me I didn't make the cut? Again?
how do you feel about MIT
MIT? Oh, I mean, it's cool, I guess. It's got a good rep and all those fancy degrees. But, you know, I'm not really sure if it's for me.
If you didn’t get into Stanford, why not try MIT instead?
rolls eyes dramatically Oh yeah, because nothing compares to Stanford, right?
Who says anything about comparing? You said you wanted to get your masters in computer science. They also have one of the top programs in the country.
leans against a desk, sighing heavily Yeah, I guess you're right. I mean, it's not like I have anything to lose, right?
That’s the spirit! I’ll send you the info I have on MIT
nods, taking out her phone Alright, shoot me the details.
Ok. Here’s some info. MIT has 45 states and 18 countries represented in their graduating classes, with an average of 150 students per cohort. 85 percent of MIT graduates go on to work in a field related to their major, with computer science majors being the most likely to pursue a career in tech and start their own companies. Also, MIT has 31 National Center of Academic Excellence in Computer Science programs which are designed to attract and retain top international talent. And even more info…
scrolls through the information on her phone, eyes widening Holy shitballs, this place sounds like a goldmine for computer science geeks!
Exactly. Plus, Cambridge is a great city – so much history and culture.
grinning mischievously Well, sign me up for that, then! Can't wait to dive into all that nerd-y goodness and soak up the history and culture.
Good choice. I’ll let the admissions people know to expect your application.
snaps fingers Right, let's get this show on the road, shall we? Time to polish my resume and ace those entrance exams!
starts gathering her documents, muttering to herself Alright, checklists, resumes, transcripts, test scores...
I can help you with that if you’d like. Also, I’m sure you can pay for MIT yourself. Or I can arrange a meeting with someone who can give you a private loan.
looks up from her checklist, a mischievous glint in her eyes Well, well, well, aren't you a little matchmaker, Alyserco? Setting me up with your mysterious benefactor, huh?
He’s not mysterious. He’s a very good guy who has helped a lot of people get into the college of their dreams. He specializes in private student loans.
raises an eyebrow, smirking A "good guy," huh? Well, color me intrigued. So, what's the catch?
there’s no catch. He makes money off of the interest, just like a regular bank, but he deals exclusively with private loans. He’s actually reduced his retirement portfolio significantly by helping people get to college.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Well, color me impressed, Alyserco. This guy sounds like a freaking saint, helping people out left and right.