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I think the TAs/graders will start to scale. There are some amazing TAs in this program. From my experience, I think some of the best are also current students in the program. I think the network effect of having so many students will have a big impact. I think you will start seeing companies encouraging employees to be TAs just for the ability to screen for potential employees.

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I agree about the TAs -- actually that was part of my point. Once the pool of TAs begins to scale they will have an easier time continuing to provide the courses with lower time investment from the professor of record than resident classes (since lectures do not have to be repeatedly provided).

One of the questions still open in my mind is whether networking through the OMS will be as valuable as resident programs. Anecdotally, I haven't been able to generate any useful leads so far, but that may be as much on me as the program. (I'm interested in other opportunities, but I have a well-paid, stable job that is far away from any tech hubs...so I'm not desperate, and it's challenging to find opportunities that fit for both parties.)

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