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While I do get the sentiment, I'm not sure what's the recommendation. I do think there's more to it than gatekeeping, but what does someone who's REALLY interested in the topic and wants to change fields do? Get a second BS? I'm not familiar enough with education, but I'm under the impression that (at least within STEM -> STEM) it doesn't seem popular.

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I imagine that's probably what the author would argue, but I'm not convinced that should be the only option. You can get a masters in a lot of different fields without needing a bachelors in the same subject. The question is whether CS should be an exception or not. He seems to value the MS more as a research-track degree and not as a professional degree. I'd argue the opposite: If you're research-track you really don't need to be getting an MS, just go straight to the PhD. That's how most top programs operate anyways.

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