MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

[KingTut]

I had the assessment and it was pretty basic. As was told in the email there were just basic calculus and probability/ statistics problems. You don't have to worry about that. The same is true about programming question.

were there any questions with trigonometry? and were there calculators allowed? or is it so basic you won't need a calculator for it? Thanks!

 

[NickNick]

Hi, would somebody have some resources to practice the math test (beyond the pdf provided on the website)? All my gratitude!

 

[HelenLi]

Hi, how many questions are we gonna have in the quant test? And how do we submit the answers? Just took a look at the sample and it’s way harder than I expected.

 

[bobsmith]

Hi, how many questions are we gonna have in the quant test? And how do we submit the answers? Just took a look at the sample and it’s way harder than I expected.

Don't worry too much about the quantitative assessment. It is significantly more elementary than the sample test. When they say elementary calculus and probability they really do mean it.

 

[Dgale]

Don't worry too much about the quantitative assessment. It is significantly more elementary than the sample test. When they say elementary calculus and probability they really do mean it.

Would you say its mostly Calc 1,2 or also 3? Last calc class taken was back in Freshman year of college, not sure how much I should be touching up on.

 

[jackinthebox]

Did anyone feel like the probability questions on the assessment were harder than the calculus questions?

 

[samvi]

Can anyone provide insight on the use of calculators in the assessment? Is it allowed?

 

[MartinTo]

Can anyone provide insight on the use of calculators in the assessment? Is it allowed?

You aren't allowed to use calculators.

 

[flas]

Has anyone given the interview yet? What was it like and what do they ask?

 

[XLiii]

I agree with you. It's just a little hard to believe an MIT assessment would be pretty basic. But it seems like it -- hopefully

Hello! Could you please explain a little how the quantitative assessment is proctored? Will they ask you to show your surroundings to them? I live with my roommate and I might need to get our space cleared if I am asked to show my room. Thank you very much!

 

[yxxy]

Can anyone share how many questions are there in the quantitative assessment?

 

[Natashapp]

Hello! Could you please explain a little how the quantitative assessment is proctored? Will they ask you to show your surroundings to them? I live with my roommate and I might need to get our space cleared if I am asked to show my room. Thank you very much!

They might ask to show around. You can’t use a zoom background and your camera needs to be on the whole time. I’d ask my roommate to leave for that 30 mins if I were you. Go to the store or sth. Hope this helps.

 

[XLiii]

They might ask to show around. You can’t use a zoom background and your camera needs to be on the whole time. I’d ask my roommate to leave for that 30 mins if I were you. Go to the store or sth. Hope this helps.

Thanks, it's really helpful! My city is on lockdown so the only thing my roommate can do is try going to sleep lol. Thanks to her in advance lol

 

[XLiii]

They might ask to show around. You can’t use a zoom background and your camera needs to be on the whole time. I’d ask my roommate to leave for that 30 mins if I were you. Go to the store or sth. Hope this helps.

wait... sry I have one more question. Is it 1-1?

 

[johnquanti]

Are the quantitative questions application based or direct differentiation and integration? This is the sample paper on the website right? https://mitsloan.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2019-03/MFin Sample Exam.pdf

 

[David Liam]

Hi guyz, as far as I know generally they admit 200 students to mfin and around 130 enrolls. But in the interview invite there were around 220 solts, does that mean that they will only shortlist 200 students out of 220? I am confused...

 

[CrimsonFloyd]

Hi guyz, as far as I know generally they admit 200 students to mfin and around 130 enrolls. But in the interview invite there were around 220 solts, does that mean that they will only shortlist 200 students out of 220? I am confused...

It's possible that they'll admit less students this year tho

 

[Vladimir_H]

Hi guyz, as far as I know generally they admit 200 students to mfin and around 130 enrolls. But in the interview invite there were around 220 solts, does that mean that they will only shortlist 200 students out of 220? I am confused...

I think there are several interviewers for each slot since after I registered for one and went back on the page with a calendar, that particular slot was still available

 

[tips]

I remember reading somewhere that they interview about 1/3 of the candidates and accept about 30% of those in order to get to about 200 acceptances

 

[jackinthebox]

I remember reading somewhere that they interview about 1/3 of the candidates and accept about 30% of those in order to get to about 200 acceptances

I heard that the interview selection process was more selective for this year's application cycle than previous years'. It's just a rumor, but it'll be interesting to see how the numbers turn out.