UCLA MFE UCLA MFE Admission Discussion

[rodeo]

Hey,
I gave my interview on 26th I got a mail saying application under review had you received anything similar

Same. My application portal also has a UID displayed now which I don't think was there earlier.

 

[potatopeeler]

Same. My application portal also has a UID displayed now which I don't think was there earlier.

I have had UID since submitting my application. I received an update today that my application is "on hold" which apparently means the admissions committee is actively reviewing my application.

 

[rodeo]

I have had UID since submitting my application. I received an update today that my application is "on hold" which apparently means the admissions committee is actively reviewing my application.

When did you submit the interview?

 

[potatopeeler]

When did you submit the interview?

I never got an invitation for an interview.

 

[rodeo]

I never got an invitation for an interview.

I guess they just sent out mails because they had given a tentative deadline for 1st March and wanted to provide an update.

 

[potatopeeler]

I guess they just sent out mails because they had given a tentative deadline for 1st March and wanted to provide an update.

Exactly. My point was do not read too much into UID. It doesn't mean much

 

[aerobicfrown]

Hey,
I gave my interview on 26th I got a mail saying application under review had you received anything similar ?

Heyyyy, just got the same email, gave my interview on 17th. In my opinion, they’ve sent the mail so that we don’t automatically assume that we’ve been rejected because the website said that March 1 was the final deadline.

 

[neilpbutala]

Heyyyy, just got the same email, gave my interview on 17th. In my opinion, they’ve sent the mail so that we don’t automatically assume that we’ve been rejected because the website said that March 1 was the final deadline.

Hi did anyone hear back after the interview those who had after mid feb ?

 

[mr_british]

Thank you. The offer letter says the scholarship and fellowship will be sent as a separate email, so we are still waiting for it.

@Melanieyx have you heard back yet?

 

[Melanieyx]

@Melanieyx have you heard back yet?

No, so we assume there is no scholarship.

 

[mr_british]

Hi did anyone hear back after the interview those who had after mid feb ?

I interviewed mid-Feb but haven't heard back. I updated the admissions team with my new transcript after receiving my Semester 1 results and they said I should hear back in the next one to two weeks. That was on Thursday.

Someone has updated the tracker without including an interview date, if they see this - please could you add it?!

 

[goofyrazr]

Hey all,

Just recieved my offer letter today!

 

[mr_british]

Same!

 

[goofyrazr]

Same!

Congrats Man!

 

[goofyrazr]

I am confused as which university to pursue my masters in finance from. I have got the offer from McGill in MMF program and UCLA's MFE program. I want to go into Futures and Option Trading/ HFT trading as of now but my goals might change while exploring the masters. Which university should I choose? I have already paid 5K CAD to block my seat at McGill. If someone can help me in this dilemma then that would be super great!

 

[redoctober]

I am confused as which university to pursue my masters in finance from. I have got the offer from McGill in MMF program and UCLA's MFE program. I want to go into Futures and Option Trading/ HFT trading as of now but my goals might change while exploring the masters. Which university should I choose? I have already paid 5K CAD to block my seat at McGill. If someone can help me in this dilemma then that would be super great!

I still recommend UCLA. Opportunities in Canada for HFT trading are very limited and you’ll likely still be looking for a job in the US after you graduate McGill.

The main benefit you’ll get from UCLA is the 3 year OPT program which will help a lot in the initial job search combined with the Anderson alumni network and MFE career team’s efforts.

 

[rodeo]

Anyone still waiting for a decision? I gave my interview on 26th Feb.

 

[redoctober]

Anyone still waiting for a decision? I gave my interview on 26th Feb.

Did you apply before Round 1 deadline? If so you’re probably fine to email them and ask for a status update, their tentative decision date is listed as March 1st which is long past.

 

[rodeo]

Did you apply before Round 1 deadline? If so you’re probably fine to email them and ask for a status update, their tentative decision date is listed as March 1st which is long past.

Yeah. They sent a mail on 1st that they'll be sending results on a rolling basis. But no update after that.

 

[greg.stevens]

Seniors, could you please guide me on how to tackle the technical part of the interview? It would mean so much. Is it difficult? Any tips? Should I revise a few college math concepts before attending it? I've to take it in the next day or two. Thanks a lot.