As mentioned earlier, an algorithm is just a series of steps we use to solve a problem. What problem, well, it varies based upon the situation, but if we can break down a problem into small components that can be solved by a computer, then we can combine them into a larger complete algorithm. Now…
What happens if i don’t have good SAT or ACT scores? Is that going to prevent me from doing well in Computer Science (or college in general) or even getting into college? Well the answer is a little complicated and added to because of the recent pandemic. For many many years the SAT or ACT…
Today I’m answering questions that a lot of new people to Computer Science or maybe people who aren’t real familiar with Computer Science might be having the question today is what is an algorithm. Now I’m getting that question a lot more frequently because a lot of news surrounding and using the term algorithm and…
Today I’m answering a question hardware versus software and a lot of times i get students who are just coming in they’re not quite sure they had some questions and they don’t even know the differences between hardware and software. That is perfectly okay if you think about it. School, whether it’s high school or…
This is a great question that doesn’t get asked enough in my opinion, and is good no matter your major. For the most part, you should focus on learning and understanding the material rather than a good grade. If you understand the material, grades will follow. However, when you enter the workforce, most people won’t…
A common question I get is why is there all this math in Computer Science, and what happens if I’m not great at it? So some of the math is because a lot of early Computer Science work was done by applied mathematicians. However, that’s not the only reason for the math courses. Math helps…
Many students want to know what language should they learn, either while in school for Computer Science, or even before they get there. This of course varies between schools, but typically you can find Python, C/C++, and Java as some of the more common languages. However, typically, the school will offer and/or teach them to…
A common question I hear is actually a two-parter. 1) Do I need my own laptop? and 2) Which laptop should I get? Well, I think if you’re asking number 2, you know the answer to number 1….but let me dive into it. So, do you need your own computer? For some majors, you can…
