Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Admission Discussion

[quantchoices]

So it’s technically not optional lol…

 

[tomisc]

So it’s technically not optional lol…

It definitely depends on your profile. I didn’t submit GRE and was accepted to MAFN. That said I majored in math and had As in all relevant classes.

 

[quantchoices]

I see.. but I’m not really keen on MAFN, was hoping to get into the MFE

 

[quantchoices]

Maybe do they take in more grads with FTE for mfe? Or grads with internship experience..

 

[redoctober]

Maybe do they take in more grads with FTE for mfe? Or grads with internship experience..

From my understanding, some experience (including internships) is almost a quasi-requirement for most programs. I'm sure there are exceptions for exceptional candidates but I think at least one semi-relevant internship is probably a minimum requirement.

From their FAQs:
Is work experience required?

While not required, we do recommend that prospective students have some professional experience, either in the form of a full time position or an internship.

 

[quantchoices]

From my understanding, some experience (including internships) is almost a quasi-requirement for most programs. I'm sure there are exceptions for exceptional candidates but I think at least one semi-relevant internship is probably a minimum requirement.

From their FAQs:
Is work experience required?

While not required, we do recommend that prospective students have some professional experience, either in the form of a full time position or an internship.

Thanks! What do you think about internships vs GRE vs research? Is there an order in which the committee prefers

 

[redoctober]

Thanks! What do you think about internships vs GRE vs research? Is there an order in which the committee prefers

Not specific to this program but from what I know from info sessions and chats with admissions officers is that internships and research are all subjective. They usually like to say they take a holistic approach.

A published math paper in a major journal is probably worth more than one year of experience at a no-name wealth management firm and 8 weeks at an HFT is probably worth more than a year long business thesis.

GRE is pretty safe to say that its not a leading component anywhere, probably used more as a filter or tiebreaker.

 

[quantchoices]

Not specific to this program but from what I know from info sessions and chats with admissions officers is that internships and research are all subjective. They usually like to say they take a holistic approach.

A published math paper in a major journal is probably worth more than one year of experience at a no-name wealth management firm and 8 weeks at an HFT is probably worth more than a year long business thesis.

GRE is pretty safe to say that its not a leading component anywhere, probably used more as a filter or tiebreaker.

That’s true… hope we get to hear something this week

 

[ShivC]

Nope, at least I called admissions some time ago and they said they will be sending decisions until April as well.

Until April end, right? @strattb

 

[strattb]

Until April end, right? @strattb

Yup

 

[threesixtyquickscope]

I just got accepted!!

I noticed the status disappeared from my portal this afternoon and got an email saying there was a status update a few hours later.. good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!

 

[olateju]

I just got accepted!!

I noticed the status disappeared from my portal this afternoon and got an email saying there was a status update a few hours later.. good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back!

Congratulations I might be a bit behind but what do you mean “status disappeared from my portal” ?

 

[ShreyanshL]

Just got accepted as well!

 

[n_applicant]

Just got accepted as well!

How long ago did your status change to the ‘under review’?

 

[quantchoices]

How long ago did your status change to the ‘under review’?

^^ and do you receive an email on status changes?

 

[threesixtyquickscope]

Congratulations I might be a bit behind but what do you mean “status disappeared from my portal” ?

Thank you! The status mentioned shows on your portal and says, "Your application has been moved to review with the Faculty Committee..."

 

[threesixtyquickscope]

How long ago did your status change to the ‘under review’?

I got the status appearing in my portal around a month ago (March 7).. Though it did not say "under review", see above.

 

[smithquant]

Thank you! The status mentioned shows on your portal and says, "Your application has been moved to review with the Faculty Committee..."

how long did you have this status

 

[mariosniper]

Hey @threesixtyquickscope just wondering when is the deadline to submit deposit?

 

[threesixtyquickscope]

how long did you have this status

Since March 7th