Introduction: AI vs Computer Science At some point, usually after scrolling too long or hearing a conversation half-way, this question lands and doesn’t leave: “Are AI and computer science two different paths? Or am I supposed to pick one before it’s too late?” You might see one person saying “AI is the future”  and another saying “CS fundamentals matter more.” You might notice classmates claiming they’re “doing AI” while others say they’re “pure CS,” as if these are rival te

Introduction: Learn AI Coding You might be thinking this quietly to yourself: “Everyone who talks about AI seems to already know how to code. If I don’t, does that mean I’m already behind?” It’s a heavy question, because it doesn’t just feel technical. It feels like a judgment about where you stand. If you’ve been watching videos, scrolling through posts, or opening tutorials that jump straight into lines of code, it can start to feel like there’s an invisible entrance exam y

Introduction Do universities really care if a student learns  AI, or only if they use it to create something tangible?  This question reveals a harsh reality for many competent high school students: reading about artificial intelligence or finishing unrelated tutorials seldom translates into admissions value. Every year, admissions readers witness intelligent, driven, and technically curious students who are identical on paper. Talent and effort no longer make a difference.

Introduction: Learn AI in High School You’ve probably had this thought quietly, maybe late at night, maybe after watching a video or hearing someone talk confidently about machine learning. Is AI actually hard? Or does it just sound hard because everyone talks about it like it’s some elite thing? You’re not lazy for wondering this. You’re not behind for hesitating. And you’re not imagining the pressure. A lot of capable students feel stuck here, not because they can’t learn A

Introduction Why do so many talented students still not get into the best computer science programs if good grades and AP Computer Science scores were sufficient? Until senior year, when results no longer match effort, parents and students seldom ask this awkward question. Thousands of talented students sign up for summer programs  in the hopes of "adding weight" to their applications each admissions cycle. However, a lot of those experiences don't result in strong admission

Introduction: AI for High School Students When people say “AI,” it can feel like they’re talking around  you, not to  you. One person means robots. Another means coding. Another means jobs disappearing. Another means something you were supposed to start learning three years ago. So when someone casually says, “AI is important,” the quiet question that follows is usually: What part of this actually applies to me right now? If you’ve been feeling that confusion, nothing is wron