Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Admission Discussion

Shivesh · 3/30/25

I applied on 10th January, haven't heard back anything yet.

efffff · 3/31/25

Is there a group chat for the people enrolled to the program?

Csp · 3/31/25

I would be interested too!

Andy Nguyen · 3/31/25

Would a Discord or Whatapp group work? Which one is better?

Csp · 3/31/25

For me whatsapp would be perfect

Andy Nguyen · 3/31/25

efffff said:
Is there a group chat for the people enrolled to the program?

Csp said:
For me whatsapp would be perfect

I have created a Whatsapp group for incoming 2025-2026 students. I will DM the link to any member who has a 2025 tracker with status Enrolled.

Csp · 3/31/25

Thank you!

nkscb · 4/2/25

I'm currently awaiting the decision update from Columbia's MFE program. I understand that there were significant delays last time, likely due to the campus protests. Do you have any idea when we can expect to receive our decisions this time around?

TryAgain · 4/2/25

nkscb said:
I'm currently awaiting the decision update from Columbia's MFE program. I understand that there were significant delays last time, likely due to the campus protests. Do you have any idea when we can expect to receive our decisions this time around?

wondering same thing. I don't think there was anyone in quantnet with update for last two weeks

Andy Nguyen · 4/2/25

Congrats @Robert_F for your admit. Did you just get the result today or on 3/5 as your tracker indicated?

Robert_F · 4/2/25

Andy Nguyen said:
Congrats @Robert_F for your admit. Did you just get the result today or on 3/5 as your tracker indicated?

Got it on 3/5 but made my mind today only

Andy Nguyen · 4/2/25

Robert_F said:
Got it on 3/5 but made my mind today only

I added you to the Whatsapp chat group for incoming students.

matinal · 4/2/25

Andy Nguyen said:
I have created a Whatsapp group for incoming 2025-2026 students. I will DM the link to any member who has a 2025 tracker with status Enrolled.

I like to be part of it please

TryAgain · 4/5/25

Anyone got result past 2 weeks??

efffff · 4/5/25

There was an accepted student day yesterday, they mentioned they only have a few applications they haven’t go through yet

TryAgain · 4/5/25

efffff said:
There was an accepted student day yesterday, they mentioned they only have a few applications they haven’t go through yet

thank you that's good to know. I remember they released results on rolling basis, so i guess that would mean acceptance results are pretty much all out already?

nkscb · Sunday at 12:48 AM

Though my Columbia decision is still due, but nevertheless I know this will be a big confusion for me if I get accepted. Columbia vs Georgia Tech vs UCLA vs NCSU. What's your opinion? I want a future role in HFT/ quant trading.

Andy Nguyen · Sunday at 3:01 AM

For those with a pending application for this program, please take a look at your tracker.
I have added a personalized chart on each Tracker so you can see how your profile stacks up against the rest of the other applicants.
This is a long overdue update and I hope you guys find it helpful.

sidvz · Sunday at 11:44 PM

Andy Nguyen said:
For those with a pending application for this program, please take a look at your tracker.
I have added a personalized chart on each Tracker so you can see how your profile stacks up against the rest of the other applicants.
This is a long overdue update and I hope you guys find it helpful.

Hey Andy, the chart is really clean and helpful! Although it does give me a reality check that I'm probably not getting in :')
Do you believe that GPA and GRE Q are the most significant determining factors for universities? Did you consider adding in more charts with other attributes such as work experience?

Andy Nguyen · Monday at 12:12 AM

Hey @sidvz
We are very glad you find the new charts useful. These visual insights are incredible.
I have another member suggested the same thing about experience. Let me know how you think we can quantify it as a signal in addition to the grades, tests.

The trackers data tell very interesting story. At some programs, the GRE Q, GPA play an important role. It seems like some programs will use these as cut off points. They may not have an interview and have a large number of applicants so they want to filter out.
Some other programs will look at experience and other factors beside your GRE, GPA. They also interview applicants with a compelling story so it's another way to overcome non-competitive scores. I think @Leggoo MFE can be a good example of that.
Overall, I think with the unique tools and data we provide, it has never been easier to get an edge in the admission process.
I think it's too early to lose hope. We need more applicants to share their profile and timelines on the Tracker to make it even more useful.

I also forgot to mention GPA. Since most applicants are international students with different GPA system, your grades will be evaluated differently by different programs. This is unfortunate issue but unavoidable. The GPA on the Tracker is self-converted and self-reported by our members so it may not be the same as what the programs convert.

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