They would be at a significant disadvantage over students that completed their degree.
Reading TAOCP is the least efficient way to learn about algorithms. Just because something is harder doesn't mean it's better. Can't even put TAOCP in resume without appearing cringe.
>I know someone who did something very similar (but in math) and jumped into a grad math program at age 17.
Can you share more about this, even IMO medalists go to undergrad first.
Reading TAOCP is the least efficient way to learn about algorithms. Just because something is harder doesn't mean it's better. Can't even put TAOCP in resume without appearing cringe.
>I know someone who did something very similar (but in math) and jumped into a grad math program at age 17.
Can you share more about this, even IMO medalists go to undergrad first.