Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Application Discussion

[Penglu]

I guess most, if not all, of you guys are going to be the last ones to get in. Looks like they are not interviewing anymore.

Good luck !

I guess the financial crisis screwed all of us. When I was sophomore and junior, it was at the heat of the crisis. I was not able to find any internship at all. Without any internship, it was very hard for me to land on a good full time job this year. As a result, I resorted to apply to graduate school and hoped to have a better job prospect after that. I guess a lot of students in the US, especially international students who attend colleges in the US have the similar situation, and share the same mentality.

Sadly, I haven't heard back from Columbia either. I am not sure if I could get into CMU, NYU or Cornell, given these are more competitive programs after all. But best luck to all of us!

 

[roni]

@roni...so direct admits, if we are lucky enough....lets hope for the best and stay positive
Did you get to hear anything from them?

no reason to stay positive (at least for me), I didn't even get an interview invitation. Looks like they interviewed a bunch and accepted most of them. Now, they are going to accept applicants from those who have been interviewed and are still pending.
As I see it, the 25th was the last chance to get in.

 

[jaih]

no reason to stay positive (at least for me), I didn't even get an interview invitation. Looks like they interviewed a bunch and accepted most of them. Now, they are going to accept applicants from those who have been interviewed and are still pending.
As I see it, the 25th was the last chance to get in.

I agree with roni.. I think its over

 

[Ycohen]

I agree with roni.. I think its over

I disagree. Let's wait until tomorrow and see what happens. We also don't know how many will accept their offer, which could open up a lot of spots for everyone else.

 

[garry]

Then its all over here also guys
beer..anyone?

 

[roni]

I guess the financial crisis screwed all of us. When I was sophomore and junior, it was at the heat of the crisis. I was not able to find any internship at all. Without any internship, it was very hard for me to land on a good full time job this year. As a result, I resorted to apply to graduate school and hoped to have a better job prospect after that. I guess a lot of students in the US, especially international students who attend colleges in the US have the similar situation, and share the same mentality.

Sadly, I haven't heard back from Columbia either. I am not sure if I could get into CMU, NYU or Cornell, given these are more competitive programs after all. But best luck to all of us!

You can get an internship now... I don't think you have to be in college to get an internship (of course during college it's easier to get an internship).
I think Cornell is not as competitive as Columbia, its harder to get into Columbia, IMO.

 

[jaih]

I disagree. Let's wait until tomorrow and see what happens. We also don't know how many will accept their offer, which could open up a lot of spots for everyone else.

But according to Andys post today was the last day they would send offers . Based on that fact I assume noones got a mail.

Anyways wish you luck...

 

[Ycohen]

But according to Andys post today was the last day they would send offers . Based on that fact I assume noones got a mail.

Anyways wish you luck...

But they can't even know how many people will or won't accept the offer anyways. So how can they possibly be done? I know they base it on previous years but this year could still be at least a little bit different.

 

[roni]

I disagree. Let's wait until tomorrow and see what happens. We also don't know how many will accept their offer, which could open up a lot of spots for everyone else.

I don't think they put applicants on the waitlist. Plus, those who got in are not going to decline the offer by tomorrow...

 

[jaih]

why are we even speculating.. we waited so long we can wait for a day

 

[Penglu]

You can get an internship now... I don't think you have to be in college to get an internship (of course during college it's easier to get an internship).
I think Cornell is not as competitive as Columbia, its harder to get into Columbia, IMO.

Em....probably because Columbia has great reputation for its Bschool? I will be very satisfied with Cornell, and prefer 1.5 year in general. But anyway, good luck tomorrow!

 

[roni]

why are we even speculating.. we waited so long we can wait for a day

We are frustrated :\... you got to spit it out somehow...

 

[roni]

Em....probably because Columbia has great reputation for its Bschool? I will be very satisfied with Cornell, and prefer 1.5 year in general. But anyway, good luck tomorrow!

I will be satisfied with Cornell, CMU or Baruch. All of them are amazing programs and with outstanding placements.

Good luck !

 

[jaih]

We are frustrated :\... you got to spit it out somehow...

I know how it feels but we cant defy the rules. I just hope Andy didnt post that.

 

[bdkplus]

@roni & jaih.
I know some one got admitted without interview.
But it seems to be the only one so far.

 

[roni]

@roni & jaih.
I know some one got admitted without interview.
But it seems to be the only one so far.

Where did you see it ? the Tracker ? or someone you know personally ?

 

[garry]

@roni...mate, have u interviewed with baruch ?

 

[roni]

@roni...mate, have u interviewed with baruch ?

I haven't submitted my application yet. Everything is ready, a few last touches and I'm submitting it.... probably by Monday.
What about you ? and as far as I know, Baruch doesn't interview all of its applicants.

 

[garry]

@roni...
best of luck for ur application......
u r right, they do not interview all applicants...but luckily, i have been interviewed and waiting for the result( would be coming in this week, thas what they told me!) . Fingers crossed!
But Columbia..oh man.,...they have kept so many ppl on PENDING status...i am sure they will be bombarded with phone calls on 1st march during daytime in NY.

 

[jaih]

once the final mails are sent out I guess disappointment will take over. I am sure they must have anticipated such a huge no of applications. They could have offered more seats.