Are edX certificates good for college applications?

If there is some specialization you want to pursue and you’re willing to pay for access to the courses, that’s fine. However, these certificates and specializations are unlikely to make a difference in your college admissions process.

Do colleges consider edX courses?

Most edX courses do not directly award academic credit. Each educational institution makes its own decision regarding credit. Check with your university for its policy.

How many credits is CS50 worth?

This applies to the live, in-person version of the course, CS50; the version offered on edX (CS50x) offers no credit at all and the version offered through the Extension School (CSCI E-50) is worth 4 credits in the Extension School’s system.

Is CS50 an actual Harvard course?

The on-campus version of CS50x , CS50, is Harvard’s largest course. Students who earn a satisfactory score on 9 problem sets (i.e., programming assignments) and a final project are eligible for a certificate. This is a self-paced course–you may take CS50x on your own schedule.

Is EdX CS50 legit?

CS50 on EdX is an excellent course, but it is effectively three courses in one in a slightly non-traditional MOOC style, so how useful it is to you depends on how you use it. Do not expect to complete a “week” of the course every week if starting from scratch.

How much does it cost to complete a Harvard CS50 course?

I’ve decided to do the Harvard CS50 course on edX. They offer a verified certificate of completion for $90.

How do I get a certificate from EDX?

For a verified certificate from edX, register at cs50.edx.org. Check the FAQs for additional information, and if your question is not covered there please email [email protected], and we’ll do our best to help.

When will equivalence credits be given for CS50x 2020 work?

Soon after 1 January 2021, equivalence credits will be given for work done in CS50x 2020 as follows. Note that you must have completed 1 each row in a box in the left column before 1 January 2021 in order to receive credit for the corresponding problem set (s) in the right column.

What is the difference between ververified and CS50 certificate?

Verified certificates require you to verify your identity using a webcam and a photo identification card, so employers and schools know that you completed the course work.” A CS50 Certificate is a free certificate from CS50 itself; CS50 does not verify identities.