CMU MSCF CMU MSCF Application Discussion

[Dataminer]

well there's 1 update on tracker that shows someone getting an interview invite

 

[QuantHopeful]

Another person updated. All happened within the past hour. I am guessing they got the invites today.

 

[Vic_Han]

Finally CMU is sending out interview invitations for Fall 2014 batch.

A slight change from previous year is that the span of interview is 30 mins.

Will there possibly have different form of interview?

 

[Dataminer]

Did they actually mention that there will be a change in the length of interviews?

 

[cab]

Does anyone have information about how the interviews went in the past? Should we expect linear algebra/ calc/programming problems? Or are they trying to get to know us?

 

[babinu]

In general, the interview is not technical. You just need to be clear on why you are applying to the program.

Thanks
Babinu

 

[cab]

Ok, thank you. I am very capable at doing that so your words are comforting. I wonder, do you (or anyone else) know what percentage of interviewed students are retained? Is this a stage where many are weeded out or is that mostly done with applications?

Also, babinu, I hope you don't mind me asking, are you a student there? Where did you get your information?

 

[haoqu]

2014 Fall CMU round 1 interview

 

[LewisMast]

The interview this year has been extended to 30 mins.
Does anybody has finished the interview already? Any hints on the interview?

 

[LewisMast]

The interview this year has been extended to 30 mins.
Does anybody has finished the interview already? Any hints?

 

[QuantHopeful]

There is a discussion here https://www.quantnet.com/threads/cmu-2014-fall-r1-interview.15783/

 

[QuantHopeful]

Has the time allotment always been 30 min?

 

[Vic_Han]

Has the time allotment always been 30 min?

I heard previously they were 15 mins.

 

[QuantHopeful]

I heard previously they were 15 mins.

I heard the interview can last from 10 min to 45 min. Not sure if anyone had mentioned the time reserved. Anyway, good luck to you and please report back after the interview

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Guys, please make sure you leave notes and timelines on your Tracker. We have close to 250 trackers for CMU MSCF program so it's going to be very helpful to everyone applied.
Goodluck and may your Tracker turned green soon

 

[babinu]

Ok, thank you. I am very capable at doing that so your words are comforting. I wonder, do you (or anyone else) know what percentage of interviewed students are retained? Is this a stage where many are weeded out or is that mostly done with applications?

Also, babinu, I hope you don't mind me asking, are you a student there? Where did you get your information?

Yes, @cab I just graduated this December from the Pittsburgh campus

 

[QuantHopeful]

Yes, @cab I just graduated this December from the Pittsburgh campus

babinu, can I PM you?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Yes, @cab I just graduated this December from the Pittsburgh campus

Can't wait to read your review of the program. You've been a long time member here so expect a very comprehensive review and let us know all the secrets
https://www.quantnet.com/resources/cmu-computational-finance-program.7/reviews

 

[Andy Nguyen]

The interview this year has been extended to 30 mins.
Does anybody has finished the interview already? Any hints on the interview?

The biggest hint is who will be your interviewer. In the past, Rick Bryant (the Director), Gwen (admission) and other administrative staff conducted the interview so it's mostly fit/personal/English skill. If they let alumni to conduct the interview this year, everything is fair game but it's usually everything on your resume is the biggest thing they will focus on.

 

[Vic_Han]

The biggest hint is who will be your interviewer. In the past, Rick Bryant (the Director), Gwen (admission) and other administrative staff conducted the interview so it's mostly fit/personal/English skill. If they let alumni to conduct the interview this year, everything is fair game but it's usually everything on your resume is the biggest thing they will focus on.

Hi Andy, I think this time the invitation does not explicitly specify who the interview will be. So I guess a comprehensive preparation will be needed.