I really want to do the C track and get access to some of the classes in that track like deep learning (and succeed of course). CDA would be my first one.
My question is whether any of you have a background that may have been similarly lacking as mine but were able to succeed in CDA. I have been watching 3 blue 1 brown for linear algebra and it makes sense and I understood enough to follow the PCA part of ISYE 6501 and actually have a good intuitive understanding to be honest. I pick up on new concepts pretty quickly but don't have the exposure to multivariable calculus or proofs.
I know CDA will stretch my abilities and require me to do some outside learning, my concern is whether I will hit a wall or not, and I know that's highly personal and everyone's experiences and capacities vary. I ask because I really want to get the most learning out of this program as I can without pushing myself outside of the realm of realistic abilities so any anecdotal evidence is helpful! Thanks! I'll probably still go for it and just switch to the B track if it doesn't work out. Just working up the courage to do so I guess.