10 Tips and Tricks OMSCS to Survive the OMSCS

Tip # 1 - Slack!

• A place for somewhat friendly student interaction 😅
• Can be a bit noisy/weird sometimes

Tip #2 - OMS Hub

• Student-run class reviews for the OMSCS
• Great source to gauge how hard/easy certain classes are

Tip #3 - OMS Central

• Another student-run site to rate classes
• Not sure why there are two haha check both (they honestly align pretty well in terms of score/ratings)

Tip #4 - Reddit Reviews ?

• I have never used these personally but I bet you could find some good info there

Tip #5 - CoolsterCodes!

Shamless plug 😏

• Just a guy trying to help you succeed in the OMSCS
• Really liked the journey

Tip #6 - LucidChart

• Super useful for diagraming
• Easy to create project reports with it
• Also nice to explain concepts to classmates or ask questions with your design in mind

Tip #7 - Georgia Tech Library on Libby!

• Whole library available to you!
• Tons of books academic or otherwise
• Free / comes with student status

Tip #8 - Private Github!

• Unlimited private repositories!!
• Super useful to store assignments
• Free

Tip #9 - Waitlist history!

Not sure you're going to get in a class? See the historical data!

• This is super helpful, especially when trying to plan classes!

Tip #10 - Family

Tell your friends, help you succeed

• Get support! Don't feel alone