CMU MSCF CMU MSCF Application Discussion

[agl_mumbai]

Has anyone got the interview invite already for Round 1. I haven't received it yet so I am counting a rejection for me

 

[moretodo]

Yes. It's been around 1-2 weeks since they've started sending out interview invites.

 

[QuantHopeful]

Don't give up hope yet! Someone updated the tracker for interview last friday. Assuming he did the update on the day he received the invitation (I know I would), that means they were still sending out interview invitations on friday. You still have a chance of getting one this week. Best of luck!

 

[cab]

For the information of future applicants:

The interview was non-technical and fairly casual. I come from a non-finance background (BS/MS in math) so he asked me "Why are you here?" once my motivations for entering the program were clear he said that I "made my case" and the conversation seemed to switch to chit-chat mode. I got the impression that once my motivations were established that I was deemed acceptable, and then he just wanted to give me information about the program. I left with the expectation that I would be accepted, but I can't be sure until the 31st!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Sounds like how they have conducted interviews in years past.

 

[mhy]

My interview last year was about 45 minutes in total. It is non-technical and designed mainly to assess your fit with the program and your motivations/career plans.

 

[Claudia P]

For the information of future applicants:

The interview was non-technical and fairly casual. I come from a non-finance background (BS/MS in math) so he asked me "Why are you here?" once my motivations for entering the program were clear he said that I "made my case" and the conversation seemed to switch to chit-chat mode. I got the impression that once my motivations were established that I was deemed acceptable, and then he just wanted to give me information about the program. I left with the expectation that I would be accepted, but I can't be sure until the 31st!

@cab , just curious. how long did the interview go for you?

 

[cab]

@cab , just curious. how long did the interview go for you?

About 35mins. Did you interview as well?

 

[Claudia P]

About 35mins. Did you interview as well?

yeah I did....mine was 18 minutes 59 seconds exactly according to skype lol...

 

[Cam Connor]

If you interviewed I would say there's a very high chance you'll be accepted.
Hope to see you folks in September!

 

[cab]

If you interviewed I would say there's a very high chance you'll be accepted.
Hope to see you folks in September!

Yea, that is what I am hoping. However, nobody wants to build up expectations to have them come crashing down later haha. Hopefully we all get in, and can have a party in this thread on friday

 

[fe app]

cool good to know

 

[Claudia P]

am frantically checking quantnet to see if anyone updated tracker...too scared to check actual website, am a wimp

 

[New Trader]

When do you guys find out whether you are in ?

 

[cab]

am frantically checking quantnet to see if anyone updated tracker...too scared to check actual website, am a wimp

Haha yea! Thanks CMU for ruining my focus the entire day.

When do you guys find out whether you are in ?

I don't remember where, but I think I recall Cam (a CMU student above) saying that last year he got an email at 4pm. It is uncertain though.

 

[New Trader]

4.00pm when? lol May 31?

 

[cab]

Oh sorry, I assumed you either knew or could tell from our anxiety ha.

~4 pm Today~

But as I said the 4pm is hearsay

 

[deFEd]

I just got an email from CMU in regards to admission result. I applied for NY campus and never had an interview. I am waitlisted.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

30 minutes to go. Looks like some people are getting emailed. We should see some updates on the Tracker soon.

 

[Desky]

I'm in!!