diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3e25f43..4393499 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -58,15 +58,14 @@ they belong in [extras/courses](extras/courses.md) or [extras/readings](extras/r - *Core CS*: corresponds roughly to the first three years of a computer science curriculum, taking classes that all majors would be required to take - *Advanced CS*: corresponds roughly to the final year of a computer science curriculum, taking electives according to the student's interests - *Final Project*: a project for students to validate, consolidate, and display their knowledge, to be evaluated by their peers worldwide -- *Pro CS*: graduate-level specializations students can elect to take after completing the above curriculum if they want to maximize their chances of getting a good job + **Duration**. It is possible to finish Core CS within about 2 years if you plan carefully and devote roughly 18-22 hours/week to your studies. Courses in Core CS should be taken linearly if possible, but since a perfectly linear progression is rarely possible, each class's prerequisites are specified so that you can design a logical but non-linear progression based on the class schedules and your own life plans. -**Cost**. All or nearly all course material prior to Pro CS is available for free. -However, some courses may charge money for assignments/tests/projects to be graded. +**Cost**. All or nearly all course material is available for free. However, some courses may charge money for assignments/tests/projects to be graded. Note that Coursera offers [financial aid](https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/209819033-Apply-for-Financial-Aid). Decide how much or how little to spend based on your own time and budget; just remember that you can't purchase success! @@ -112,7 +111,6 @@ just remember that you can't purchase success! - [Advanced theory](#advanced-theory) - [Advanced applications](#advanced-applications) - [Final project](#final-project) -- [Pro CS](#pro-cs) ---