Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Admission Discussion

[leuoah]

Got my offer for the MSFE. Would be great to network before the start of the program if anyone else on here has gotten admitted.

Hi Soheil, How long did you receive the offer after the interview? And Congradualations!

 

[Piyush Sachdeva]

I just got interview invite yesterday :O Does anyone know what's percentage of people who get selected out of interview list ?

 

[soheil]

Unfortunately, no financial aid. My understanding was that MSFE students don't get financial aid.
I got my offer the day after the interview.

 

[fe app]

Unfortunately, no financial aid. My understanding was that MSFE students don't get financial aid.
I got my offer the day after the interview.

well that may make things a little dif. didnt realize they didnt give out $$. congrats

 

[fe app]

from doing another review of the tracker, looks like people got accepted as early as feb 1 last year, but also as late at feb 22. also looks like feb18-19 were big for all decisions.

 

[Junyong Choi]

I had my interview on Feb 7th, and got accepted on Feb 10th, but I didn't get any scholarship.

I had an interview with MIT two days ago at Shanghai, and I think I did much better than with Columbia.
So I feel like I might have a chance at being accepted to MIT as well.

The problem is: Columbia requires my decision to accept/decline by February 24th, but MIT will give out decisions on March 10th.

So, my questions are:
1. Is there any way that I can somehow hear from MIT about the decision before March 10th?
2. Assuming that I am accepted to MIT as well, which program should I pick? (I am considering quantitative analyst as my first job, NYC preferred, and I am an international student. Tuition does not matter, and I am most concerned about getting employed.)

 

[fe app]

1. Is there any way that I can somehow hear from MIT about the decision before March 10th?

ive spoken to mit and so have other people. they will almost 100% not give u an early answer

 

[Cornholio]

I had my interview on Feb 7th, and got accepted on Feb 10th, but I didn't get any scholarship.

I had an interview with MIT two days ago at Shanghai, and I think I did much better than with Columbia.
So I feel like I might have a chance at being accepted to MIT as well.

The problem is: Columbia requires my decision to accept/decline by February 24th, but MIT will give out decisions on March 10th.

So, my questions are:
1. Is there any way that I can somehow hear from MIT about the decision before March 10th?
2. Assuming that I am accepted to MIT as well, which program should I pick? (I am considering quantitative analyst as my first job, NYC preferred, and I am an international student. Tuition does not matter, and I am most concerned about getting employed.)

E-mail the MIT admissions team and inform them about the offer and the acceptance deadline. They may want some form of proof so you could attach the acceptance e-mail or a scan of the letter of acceptance should you have one.

There's no guarantee they will accommodate your request, however it doesn't hurt to ask.

On the face of it, given your preferences, Columbia does sound like a better fit, but don't take my word for it. The best to do in these situations is probably to contact current students and alumni of both programs (should you also be admitted to MIT) and ask them about the curriculum and recruiting.

 

[Junyong Choi]

OK, I should try contacting current students and alumni.

Another question: Say I pay the non-refundable tuition deposit of $2500 by February 24th. If I get accepted by MIT after that, can I decline Columbia's offer and choose to go to MIT instead? Or am I bound to Columbia by paying the $2500?

 

[fe app]

thats a tricky one. i would stay away from doing that. always feels a lil unethical. also there might a clause in the acceptantce of offer that makes it binding

 

[Jedison]

You're not bound legally or anything. Morally...maybe. You'd lose $2500 but they can't force you to go to their school haha

 

[Johnny Mnemonic]

Hi all, I thought I'd offer a non-international experience. I was invited to interview on Feb 7th and had my interview today. As others have mentioned it primarily focused on two questions: 1) have you applied to any other programs besides Columbia and 2) What are your plans following graduation.

I think I may have avoided some of the technical questions because I have a longer work history than many applicants. More specifically, with only 20 minutes to give a full rundown on my history, we just barely were able to go through my resume and answer the standard questions before our time was up.

Hope that's helpful to anyone applying domestically!

 

[soheil]

not much word from those who got in yet. Hope I am not the only prospective MSFE candidate who's interested in networking in preparation for next year.

 

[Jedison]

I've accepted my offer, any other admits who are interested in getting in touch plz feel free to pm me!

 

[ygmwy]

OK, I should try contacting current students and alumni.

Another question: Say I pay the non-refundable tuition deposit of $2500 by February 24th. If I get accepted by MIT after that, can I decline Columbia's offer and choose to go to MIT instead? Or am I bound to Columbia by paying the $2500?

I was in the same position as you. You will be bound to the 2500. But I personally liked Columbia better. MIT was kind of not focused in Quant anyway.

 

[Johnny Mnemonic]

Hi all, I thought I'd offer a non-international experience. I was invited to interview on Feb 7th and had my interview today. As others have mentioned it primarily focused on two questions: 1) have you applied to any other programs besides Columbia and 2) What are your plans following graduation.

I think I may have avoided some of the technical questions because I have a longer work history than many applicants. More specifically, with only 20 minutes to give a full rundown on my history, we just barely were able to go through my resume and answer the standard questions before our time was up.

Hope that's helpful to anyone applying domestically!

Received my formal offer today!

 

[utkarsh dalmia]

Just got my offer! I have the same MIT dilemma. Anyone knows if MIT is releasing expedited decisions?

 

[Junyong Choi]

Just got my offer! I have the same MIT dilemma. Anyone knows if MIT is releasing expedited decisions?

Congrats!
I contacted MIT admissions office, and they said ALL decisions will be notified on March 10th only.

 

[utkarsh dalmia]

@Junyong Choi, Thanks for the info and do you think there's any point in asking Columbia to extend my payment date ( Do US universities cater to such requests)?

 

[Junyong Choi]

@Junyong Choi, Thanks for the info and do you think there's any point in asking Columbia to extend my payment date ( Do US universities cater to such requests)?

When I asked them, they said they could postpone my payment to Feb. 28th.
I guess the only way is to pay the $2500 and wait till March 10th.