Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Admission Discussion

[Kael]

Anyone received invitation this week? I am wondering if they have finished sending all? thanks!

Based on previous years tracker, it seems they've sent out nearly all invitations this year if the program remains the same size.

 

[cxiao]

Based on previous years tracker, it seems they've sent out nearly all invitations this year if the program remains the same size.

I am not quite sure about that. I counted 21 interview this year. Last year Columbia interviewed 45 ppl and admitted 31. Interview invitations are quite late this year. The first interview is at Feb 13. In 2014, the first interview is at Feb 03.

Of course, there are tons of factors that can affect the interview count. It is possible that Columbia only interview students they will probably admit this year. It is also possible that the review process is late and there will be more interviews later. Also possible that the class size shrink. Or maybe this year ppl just don't want to update Quantnet tracker.

I guess there is nothing to do but wait and pray...

 

[Kael]

I am not quite sure about that. I counted 21 interview this year. Last year Columbia interviewed 45 ppl and admitted 31. Interview invitations are quite late this year. The first interview is at Feb 13. In 2014, the first interview is at Feb 03.

Of course, there are tons of factors that can affect the interview count. It is possible that Columbia only interview students they will probably admit this year. It is also possible that the review process is late and there will be more interviews later. Also possible that the class size shrink. Or maybe this year ppl just don't want to update Quantnet tracker.

I guess there is nothing to do but wait and pray...

Yes you might be right. I did not count the numbers but I found out that most last year's interviews were sent out from Feb 3 to Feb 18 so I thought though this year's interview was late, the most interviews should be sent out during two weeks too..

 

[yo yue]

Based on previous years tracker, it seems they've sent out nearly all invitations this year if the program remains the same size.

Does it mean anyone who has not got interview invitations is pretty much gonna get rejected... omg

 

[Jorge Luis Montano Aguilera]

I interviewed yesterday and got an offer today, good luck everyone else!

 

[yo yue]

Thank you for your reply. I guess the rest of us will hear back from the adcom next week.

Hey, I got interview invitation email today... they are still sending invitations out... best of luck

 

[curaider]

Hey, I got interview invitation email today... they are still sending invitations out... best of luck

Thanks man, though I had my interview 2 weeks ago and was asking about the result notification. Good luck.

 

[curaider]

I interviewed yesterday and got an offer today, good luck everyone else!

Congratulations! And you requested an early decision from IEOR because of your UCL offer?

 

[Jorge Luis Montano Aguilera]

Congratulations! And you requested an early decision from IEOR because of your UCL offer?

No, but I submitted my application a long long time ago, as in late october

 

[cxiao]

Also get the admission. I am very excited!

 

[Zhenghao Li]

it seems that someone scheduled an interview on 28th, so adcom probably is still sending out invites

I'm interviewing on 28th too, but the invitation was actually sent on 15th. I haven't update the tracker.

 

[Cricket Freak]

If one chooses to graduate in August (1 year) from Columbia's MFE, can one fit in a summer internship in his curriculum? What if one chooses to graduate earlier in June?
Hows tha placements like in summer internships? Heard, not many people get a chance to do internships, only a few do it.

 

[implol]

well the program is meant to be 1 year program. but many people want an additional semester so they can be eligible for internship.
if you want just one year program, then you are unlikely to get an internship at good firms. that is tradeoff.

 

[yo yue]

well the program is meant to be 1 year program. but many people want an additional semester so they can be eligible for internship.
if you want just one year program, then you are unlikely to get an internship at good firms. that is tradeoff.

Then graduate from Columbia MFE directly apply for FT afterwards if they dont choose intern... is there a placement stats...

 

[implol]

I don't know if they have. But based on what I know, unless you have relevant experience, it is very difficult to get full time offers without internships. I would imagine it is even more difficult if u r international student

 

[yo yue]

I don't know if they have. But based on what I know, unless you have relevant experience, it is very difficult to get full time offers without internships. I would imagine it is even more difficult if u r international student

I agree... I thought most MFE programs do include a mandatory internship as part of the program throughout their offerings... given the job market so competitive + visa restriction for internationals... I would imagine it would be tough for a graduate without any experience...

 

[Cricket Freak]

Well, MIT for that matter does not have internship in their year long curriculum, and they have been able to place international ppl with zero work experience.
Columbia does not publish their stats, so we dont know. But, i heard, ppl can fit internship in their curriculum if they choose to graduate in August. Have basically seen mixed responses on this issue. Very unfortunate, that a so-called ivy league b school does not clarify how many ppl were actually able to secure internships before the term ends

 

[implol]

I agree... I thought most MFE programs do include a mandatory internship as part of the program throughout their offerings... given the job market so competitive + visa restriction for internationals... I would imagine it would be tough for a graduate without any experience...

Well I don't think that is possible for mfe programs to guarantee an internship for every student. Only Princeton mfin and Columbia business school MSFE have that requirement.

 

[yo yue]

Well, MIT for that matter does not have internship in their year long curriculum, and they have been able to place international ppl with zero work experience.
Columbia does not publish their stats, so we dont know. But, i heard, ppl can fit internship in their curriculum if they choose to graduate in August. Have basically seen mixed responses on this issue. Very unfortunate, that a so-called ivy league b school does not clarify how many ppl were actually able to secure internships before the term ends

Well, thats another thing... MIT program is business school based(sloan)...
Business school offers a better career services compared to Engineering or Math department... as of its broad candidate based - more ppl from management with a variety of backgrounds... having said that, UCB MFE on the other hand has mandatory Interns with excellent stats but candidates went to that program with an average of 3 years FT experience already.

 

[Pikachu]

Hi Folks

Just joined Quantnet. I also received an interview invite, Completed my interview on 16th Feb but have not heard from them yet. My interviewer was an MS-OR student in her second semester. Keeping fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone.