First, this is not an ad. It's a post that was sent internally to students by the dean of the College of Computing in order to recollect the inception of the program.

Second, why should this be bullshit? I'm an OMSCS student, and others HNers are, too. Check the accounts: all of them seem in good shape.

I don't understand this attitude; if something gets praised, it must be a scam? Maybe it's just something good.

Current OMSCS student here. 30% of the way through. I'm a real person. These reviews reflect my experience.

I understand the cynicism but sometimes there are just good things in this world. For all of its warts, OMSCS is one of these good things.

I will start it this fall. Can't wait!

It's not an ad. Most of the students I know love the program.