Recent content by MichaelKraus

Dropping a course is very different than dropping a program. No one cares if you say "I want to take DiffEqs next semester rather than now." However, if you tell a school that you are attending their program, then reneg on that, it makes you look unstable and untrustworthy, not to mention that...

4/4/11

I see you got into Columbia and NYU! Congrats on that as well. Any idea where you'll be attending next year?

GRE: Q:790, V:570, AWA:5.5 Graduated highest honors from Georgia Tech with industrial engineering and economics. Have worked at Citadel and Partners Capital since. Admitted with out-of-state tuition reduced to roughly $6k a semester from $18k. Also, was awarded a research assistantship which...

GRE: Q:790, V:570, AWA:5.5 Graduated highest honors from Georgia Tech with industrial engineering and economics. Have worked at Citadel and Partners Capital since. Received admission on 3/29/2011

3/29/11

3/25/11

Lonely - I am really curious where you are getting this information? This is not my understanding at all and I feel like I know the program pretty well.

Lonely - You are laughably incorrect. This idea that the top schools are far and beyond above the rest regarding education is just wrong. The difference is really in networking and resources. If you are outgoing at any good school, you'll be fine; if not, you'll have trouble regardless of what...

3/21/11

3/7/11

Hi All, I have received an admission to Princeton which I am very excited about, and also met with Wendell for my interview. I wanted to share a few insights. The interview focused mostly on fit, enthusiasm, creativity, and interest... so it essentially focused on the soft skills. I got the...

2/8/11

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