Chicago MSFM Chicago MSFM Admission Discussion

[David Liam]

no idea, but if you're really eager to know I would recommend emailing the admissions team

When can we expect decision from the university?

Normally, the last day for decisions is 18th march, but what I see from the tracker is that last years the most of the decisions were announced on either 25th february or 3rd march. So, maybe they will announce the decisions today.

 

[doubleohseven]

I've been getting more and more frustrated with their lack of communication on why there is a delay this year. Almost every other program has released some results or communicated an exact day when results will be released

 

[rivoltP]

I've been getting more and more frustrated with their lack of communication on why there is a delay this year. Almost every other program has released some results or communicated an exact day when results will be released

I understand your feelings. But on their website, they said applicants will receive a decision by March 18th, so I guess there's still time. Different programs just have different approaches. Some send out ad/rej by batches, some just release at a time. As long as you don't receive an explicit rej, have some hope.

 

[tips]

Yep, plus given covid I’m sure some aspects of the decision process have changed which might make timetables in general slower- for example these universities are now selecting candidates into a very different job market than they were last year, communications probably different too, etc.

this is a broad trend at a bunch of places

 

[Skellam]

It's a disaster all around, not just UChicago. The work from home is just not suitable for many industries, but for now it'll have to do. With that being said, while I do not fault those who are taking longer than normal, I did appreciate the likes of Columbia and NYU Courant having such quick turnarounds. Another thing to note of, UChicago gets a relatively large amount of applications when compared to the other desirable programs. For comparison, last year they had almost 1400 applications, whereas Baruch had less than 500.

 

[David Liam]

Still nothing

 

[xmdd]

Let’s guess if it’s gonna be another day of silence.

 

[tips]

Just got my offer, check your emails! Tough choice now between here (got a 70% scholarship) and fin econ at Columbia

 

[Qui-Gon]

Just got my offer, check your emails! Tough choice now between here (got a 70% scholarship) and fin econ at Columbia

Same situation for me. What a day!

 

[tips]

It’s tough, I work in Chicago so the option to do part time in the program would mean I don’t need to leave my job to do this, so financially it would be a steal...

 

[Skellam]

Just got my offer, check your emails! Tough choice now between here (got a 70% scholarship) and fin econ at Columbia

Same here! This changed everything in my evaluation process.

 

[lolalin]

Congrats to the three of you! If you guys don't mind me asking, what did the email say? Was it a check the website email, or did it straight up say you got accepted in the email itself?

 

[tips]

It was to check the website for an application status update

 

[gautierLyon]

Just got accepted today

 

[lolalin]

Just got accepted today

Were you accepted with scholarship like the others?

 

[Goodluck to me]

Hi, I submitted on Jan.14, but still didn't hear anything today. Is this normal? Cuz I know lots of people get offers today. Thx.

 

[xmdd]

Same here. Submitted on the last day. No update today. So is it possible that the admits released today are the ones with fellowship/scholarship?

 

[lolalin]

Same here. Submitted on the last day. No update today. So is it possible that the admits released today are the ones with fellowship/scholarship?

Yeap, that was what I was trying to find out with my previous question. I imagine the ones coming out today is the ones with significant scholarship with a bigger batch of less scholarship/no scholarship coming soon.

EDIT: It seems as if someone on the tracker got a 35% scholarship today, so I imagine the second batch, so to speak, will be the ones with no scholarship.

 

[Skellam]

Based off previous years, they normally send out multiple batches for both rounds. This year could be different, but I wouldn't lose hope!

 

[bobsmith]

Yeap, that was what I was trying to find out with my previous question. I imagine the ones coming out today is the ones with significant scholarship with a bigger batch of less scholarship/no scholarship coming soon.

EDIT: It seems as if someone on the tracker got a 35% scholarship today, so I imagine the second batch, so to speak, will be the ones with no scholarship.

I was admitted today and also received the 70% scholarship if that helps with your analysis.