Baruch MFE Baruch MFE Admission Discussion

[Saurabhagarwal]

Congratulations to all....

All those who have got admits, i request them to kindly post their profiles here so that other aspirants like me can gain a lot of understanding on the kind of profiles Baruch is looking out for.

Once again i wish the best of luck to all those who have conquered this uphill task.

 

[alain]

Congratulations to all....

All those who have got admits, i request them to kindly post their profiles here so that other aspirants like me can gain a lot of understanding on the kind of profiles Baruch is looking out for.

Once again i wish the best of luck to all those who have conquered this uphill task.

The profiles will be posted eventually. I think there are threads already in the forum with a mini-bio of each of the current students. If you do a search you will find them.

 

[Aditya Chitral]

Hello Everyone,

i know i am a bit late.
But better late than never

Actually got an admit a few days back...so here i am amongst all of you.

Aditya Chitral
Computer Science - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

 

[bhargav]

Hi guys ...

I got admission into Baruch last Thursday after having the 'talk' with professor Dan. I would say I am extremely happy. I have been around here for quite a while but never posted any except specific queries i had. I look forward to interacting with all of you.

Bhargav

 

[Aditya Chitral]

thanks andy...

btw...left a private message in your inbox..

i would be glad if you could reply to that...

amm....i dont know whether this is the right place to say this...
but i am taking my chances

bhargav, sachin, pawan....can i get your email ids..yahoo or gmail....

 

[bhargav]

Andy,

When do classes start? August or September (beginning or end).

Thanks

 

[bhargav]

Thank you very much Andy

Bhargav

 

[alain]

But the refreshers usually start in July

 

[bhargav]

Alain

I don't think it is feasible for me to attend refreshers as I am international student. But i would love to know from you guys as to what would be covered in these courses. Atleast I can brush up undergrad math and C++. I cannot start this until June as I am preparing for CFA L2.
Any suggestions appreciated

Thanks

 

[dstefan]

But the refreshers usually start in July

The C++ refresher is in June.

 

[Aditya Chitral]

Ahh....I appreciate the point made by bhargav....

We would really wish to know what precisely would be covered in the refresher courses....

 

[bhargav]

Andy and other seniors

I got the following email fromInternational Student Service Center.


In order to process your SEVIS I-20, we need the followingsupportive documentation:

-Original bank statements translated into English showing a minimum of $29,881.00, not older than 3 months and in U.S. dollar equivalent. An Affidavit of support.

-Proof of income from all contributing parties.

-Copy of your valid passport (identification page).

FAQ in website cites that entire amount to be shown to get I20 is 57,800$. Which one is
the correct number? According to the email, I can show 30000$ and still could get I20. But i dont want to take any risk of going through this painful process twice. What do you suggest me to do?

Thank you very much
Bhargav

 

[alain]

show $57,800 and you will be ok. Do a search on Quantnet. There are plenty of comments regarding this topic.

 

[Sachin]

Hi ,

This is what I did. I showed liquid assets (i.e cash funds) of around 60KUSD. In addition to this ,I sent an affidavit of support from my parents and also my father's annual income on a letter head.

 

[bhargav]

Thanks Alain and Sachin

I emailed Student service centre and they said the amount 29881$ (which is 1 year expenses) is just fine to get I-20. But during visa interview, I guess we need to show 60$ to avoid problems associated with VISA.

 

[bhargav]

small correction .. it is 60K$

 

[Shlomi]

Hi guys,

Just got formally admitted. My name is Shlomi, I am from Israel cant wait to see you guys next year...

Bye,
Shlomi

 

[justkshitij]

It is really great to see a community like this Professor, Directors and students for the program...!! I am applying to Baruch for Fall 2009. Hope I make it...!!

Thanks,

Kshitij

 

[logicz]

I have few questions regarding 2009 fall admission-

1. I am planning to do the online math and statistics pre program course offered by University of California,Berkeley. I am thinking this will improve my chances of admission.( I am applying only in Baruch and is planning to do the course as part time). But if I wait to complete this course, it will be too close to the application deadline in April. Is there any advantage in applying early? Should I wait to complete this course or submit my application right away?

2. I am currently working for a global software service company, and is involved in a project with one of the leading investment banks in New York. Can I get the recommendation letter from my client?

 

[doug reich]

1. I think you can apply sooner and say that you are enrolled in the course now.

2. As long as they are willing to write it, seems like a good thing.