A lot of people fill out the career evaluation on the MyComputerCareer website and then freeze. Not because they’re not interested, but because they don’t know what comes next. On a recent episode of Get Into IT Live, MaryAnn Alvarado, assistant director of admissions at MyComputerCareer, broke down the full enrollment journey from first click to first day of class.
The short version? It starts with a conversation about you.
What happens after you fill out the career evaluation?
Someone from the admissions team reaches out, and it happens fast. But this isn’t a sales call. “You hit that submit button. That’s just the beginning of the conversation,” MaryAnn said. “We’re not going to immediately jump into the program. We get to start with you.”
That first call covers who you are, what you’re doing now, and why you’re thinking about a change. The team wants to understand your goals, your schedule, and any obstacles before talking about programs or pricing. “If I don’t know a lot about you, I don’t know where to start,” MaryAnn explained.
How does MyComputerCareer help you choose the right program?
MyComputerCareer offers several programs ranging from entry-level IT training all the way through advanced certifications and an associate degree, with both on-campus and live online options. Your admissions advisor helps you figure out which path fits based on your experience, your goals, and where you want to go. Someone brand new to IT and someone with 15 years of hands-on experience but zero certifications need different things. The Admissions team knows how to navigate that.
How can you pay for IT training?
This is one of the biggest questions the Admissions team hears. MyComputerCareer is a Title IV accredited institution, which means eligible students can access federal financial aid including Pell grants and federal student loans. The school also works with third-party lenders for those who need additional options.
For military students, veterans, and spouses, MyComputerCareer accepts VA education benefits including the GI Bill and VR&E. A dedicated team of veteran benefits experts helps navigate eligibility for SkillBridge and other programs. MyComputerCareer also offers scholarships, including the Scarlett Sunshine Scholarship for the military community and their families.
What kind of support do students get?
This is where MyComputerCareer separates itself. From day one, students have a full team behind them: an admissions advisor, a financial counselor (or veteran benefits expert), instructors, mentors, and a Career Services team that gets involved early in the program, not just at the end.
Career Services helps with resume writing, interview prep, career discovery, and connecting students directly with employers. And the support doesn’t stop at graduation. “Even after you’re in your career and you’re an alumni, reach back out,” MaryAnn said. “Alumni have lifetime support from our Career Services team.”
What if you’re not sure IT is right for you?
MaryAnn addressed this one directly: “Filling out the career evaluation doesn’t mean you’re committed to school. It doesn’t mean we expect you to be in class tomorrow. It just means that you’re willing to explore what’s possible.”
You don’t need your entire career mapped out. You don’t need IT experience. You just need to be open to a conversation.
“What’s the worst that’s going to happen?” MaryAnn said. “You regret not finding out more information and not doing it, or you go through the process and if it’s not a good fit, it’s not a good fit. But either way, you know.”
Ready to start the conversation? Fill out the free career evaluation and take the first step.