Columbia MAFN Columbia MAFN Admission Discussion

[rock_n_rolla]

Two days ago one guy rejected the admit offer, couple of hours later another guy got an admitted. Last year there was a lot of activity (admits and rejects) from May 31st to June 6th. Let's see what happens. Good luck to you all.

So presumably, they will give out a lot of admits/rejects this coming week?
Fingers crossed

 

[rock_n_rolla]

God, this wait is so painful.

 

[diegosanaz]

Tell me about it! I submitted my application almost 200 days ago! Next week I think it will be very active

 

[Bengigi]

I got an offer but I will most likely turn it down.

 

[diegosanaz]

When did you get the offer??

 

[Bengigi]

Yesterday

 

[diegosanaz]

Why will you turn it down? Maybe some of our opinions can help you make a decision

 

[Bengigi]

Because I have already accepted another offer
I really like the Columbia brand name but from what I've been able to gather, this program seems very theoretical without much applications and I don't like their lack of transparency concerning the placement rates.

 

[rock_n_rolla]

Hey Bengigi, congrats on the offer.

May I ask when did you submit your application to the MAFN program, and also where are you going instead?

Thanks mate!

 

[Bengigi]

A longggg time ago lol (beginning of March I think). I will be going to Imperial College (RMFE).

 

[diegosanaz]

Congrats mate

 

[Jian]

Is there any chance to get admitted without GRE?

 

[Jian]

Anybody who ever contact with Dr. Smirnov?

 

[diegosanaz]

He is no longer the director of the program. Dr Nielsen is now the director:

Dr. Lars Tyge Nielsen, Director of the MAFN Program.
E-mail: ltn@math.columbia.edu
Phone: 212 854 4306
423 Mathematics Building

As to the GRE, I guess you can be accepted without it given that is not a must in an application.

 

[Lonaysta]

tried to contact Prof. Nielson once but got redirected to yhe coordinator. so i guess it wont help trying to get in touch with the director.
dont know if anyone got admitted without GRE. i assume most applicants have taken GRE or GMAT.

 

[Jian]

anyway, I have taken GMAT. but they prefer GRE. Don't know when they will send me decision. I submitted my application very late on May 19. Still don't know what they consider as a qualified student in the late decision. GPA, Experience and background, or some other tricks?

 

[mhy]

My understanding is that the GRE optional exception is meant for French students entering the program who studied under a professor affiliated with someone at Columbia. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[rock_n_rolla]

Anyone have any idea when will the results come out this year?

 

[diegosanaz]

Every single one of my theories has been incorrect. So, basically, I have nooo idea.

I doubt that anyone really knows the answer to your question, except for Laurent Breach and Lars Nielsen.

 

[rock_n_rolla]

I agree, I am just hoping that someone might have talked to them and got some actually useful information back.