Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Application Discussion

[Benjamin H]

I saw on a chinese forum that some people were asked on technical questions. But those are very simple questions.

 

[charlesc]

But it is really hard to test anything in this interview.

I totally agree. On a very related note, I think this interview is totally pointless: interviewees definitely say what interviewers want to hear. The time of 100+ people has been wasted.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

A funny thing is: I tried 5 times before getting connected a non-busy line.

This is where Skype becomes really a much better way to conduct interviews.

 

[JDawg]

so does no interview invitation yet probably mean rejection? I honestly wouldn't mind getting redirected to MSOR...

 

[fredric]

so does no interview invitation yet probably mean rejection? I honestly wouldn't mind getting redirected to MSOR...

I don't think so, there will be interviews slots next week. Good luck!

 

[Andy Xu]

so does no interview invitation yet probably mean rejection? I honestly wouldn't mind getting redirected to MSOR...

At least an interview invitation couldn't possibly mean rejection. I am checking my mail like 100 times a day. Don't mind MSOR either.

 

[crispally]

Looks like Columbia is sending out invitations to the top candidates and see if they are positive about enrolling after being admitted...and the rest of the spots are given to the sort of "wait listed" second tier candidates...am I right?
Nothing reaches me yet so far...which makes me really anxious and upset..not sure if I can still count on getting the interview next week

 

[Andy Xu]

Looks like Columbia is sending out invitations to the top candidates and see if they are positive about enrolling after being admitted...and the rest of the spots are given to the sort of "wait listed" second tier candidates...am I right?
Nothing reaches me yet so far...which makes me really anxious and upset..not sure if I can still count on getting the interview next week

If that is the case, I wouldn't be quite optimistic about the number of such "remaining spots". I have seen many who got the invitation and it is not likely that they say no.

 

[Lyn Huang]

Ah I received the mail while sleeping... and when I got up it's already 7:30 pm ET...

 

[charlesc]

At least an interview invitation couldn't possibly mean rejection. I am checking my mail like 100 times a day. Don't mind MSOR either.

May I know why you think so? I saw others turning down Columbia offer when they were redirected from MFE to MSOR. Is there, in your opinion, major difference in employment opportunities between the 2 programs? (I know syllabus-wise, MSOR can be designed to resemble much of MFE)

 

[vilovestar]

I think Columbia send out too many interviews this year, and it is highly possible that they combine the interview for MSOR and MFE. Anyone has the same feeling?

 

[charlesc]

I think Columbia send out too many interviews this year, and it is highly possible that they combine the interview for MSOR and MFE. Anyone has the same feeling?

Yes, the interview double-checked with me, "you are applying for MFE right?"

But she didn't ask whether I would accept offer if I was offered MSOR instead.

 

[fredric]

Ah I received the mail while sleeping... and when I got up it's already 7:30 pm ET...

Are you in Beijing?

 

[Lyn Huang]

Are you in Beijing?

No
In China, though.

 

[daisypupu]

No
In China, though.

Do you mind if I asked are you undergraduate from Shanghai or U.S. college?

 

[Lyn Huang]

Do you mind if I asked are you undergraduate from Shanghai or U.S. college?

Neither. I'm from Shandong Univ

 

[Hellraiser]

 

[fredric]

No
In China, though.

The earlier interviews for Peking and Tsinghua seem a lot more different than the ones we are having. Good luck

 

[Lyn Huang]

The earlier interviews for Peking and Tsinghua seem a lot more different than the ones we are having. Good luck

Honestly I prefer behavioral questions, haha, good luck 2 u 2:D

 

[parminder]

Admin:Is there any possibility of some more emails/interview calls in the next week?