Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Admission Discussion

[Stoicismatters]

My portal is still stuck in "Application name for... ".Anyone else having the portal not showing literally any changes since after submission of application?

same

 

[fhu]

same

Why are they delaying our applications without even showing that it's under review? I have lost all hope now. Have they already sent out rejections?

 

[Stoicismatters]

Why are they delaying our applications without even showing that it's under review? I have lost all hope now. Have they already sent out rejections?

I think they haven’t started sending rejections yet. I’d rather get a clean rejection than waiting like now

 

[fhu]

I think they haven’t started sending rejections yet. I’d rather get a clean rejection than waiting like now

Exactly!

 

[redoctober]

Why are they delaying our applications without even showing that it's under review? I have lost all hope now. Have they already sent out rejections?

Dont lose hope. The current status appeared for the first time for me yesterday so they are definitely still working through it

 

[fhu]

Dont lose hope. The current status appeared for the first time for me yesterday so they are definitely still working through it

When did you submit your application?

 

[redoctober]

When did you submit your application?

Right before the deadline

 

[kizo]

Right before the deadline

What was your status before that?

 

[redoctober]

What was your status before that?

Nothing. It just said my name and application number and then had my address and checklist

 

[strattb]

I just checked today and I have the current status popped up. I didnt have it last week. There is still hope haha that means they’re still reviewing apps.

Does your last name start with a letter of the end of the alphabet by any chance ( ie. T, v,u,...) ? Happy for you, I'm trying to find a logic for their reviews haha

 

[Grumpybear]

Does your last name start with a letter of the end of the alphabet by any chance ( ie. T, v,u,...) ? Happy for you, I'm trying to find a logic for their reviews haha

Bro im sorry this is to far lmao.

 

[Charles CZ]

Does your last name start with a letter of the end of the alphabet by any chance ( ie. T, v,u,...) ? Happy for you, I'm trying to find a logic for their reviews haha

That kinda make sense. lol
My Last name starts with Z

And for the first batch on Feb.13 (approximately), I know 2 people got admitted and their last names start with letter C and G

But that is just a guessing lol

 

[redoctober]

That kinda make sense. lol
My Last name starts with Z

And for the first batch on Feb.13 (approximately), I know 2 people got admitted and their last names start with letter C and G

But that is just a guessing lol

Your theory falls out the window because Im a G too haha

 

[bootstrap]

That kinda make sense. lol
My Last name starts with Z

And for the first batch on Feb.13 (approximately), I know 2 people got admitted and their last names start with letter C and G

But that is just a guessing lol

If this were really how Columbia reviews its candidates, would you still have enough confidence in its program to shell out 100 grand for it?

 

[kdb]

Does anyone have a deadline next week to accept the admission? I think it was one week for the guys who got it around 5th. I guess we can expect admits/rejects on Monday/Tuesday

 

[Market_Wizard]

Does anyone have a deadline next week to accept the admission? I think it was one week for the guys who got it around 5th. I guess we can expect admits/rejects on Monday/Tuesday

I got the acceptance in the last batch and they gave me 2 weeks

 

[hdhawan]

it should look like this...

Current Status​

Your application has been moved to review with the Faculty Committee. The Office of Graduate Admissions cannot give you an estimate on when you will receive your admission decision, but we want you to know that your application will receive careful consideration by the Faculty Committee. Decisions will be made on an ongoing basis and you will be notified via email when a decision has been made.

In the meantime, please continue to keep an eye on your application checklist. Any outstanding materials will be indicated with an "X".

I received this last week as well. Not sure when but I had it when I checked Friday and it was there. Any idea what it means? Apologies if this is too repetitive

 

[redoctober]

I received this last week as well. Not sure when but I had it when I checked Friday and it was there. Any idea what it means? Apologies if this is too repetitive

So far it just means that your application is being considered. Everyone who has received an acceptance first had this message, but just because you have the message doesn’t mean you’ll be accepted.

Anecdotally, people say if you see this message disappear that indicates your decision is being sent out that day

 

[hdhawan]

So far it just means that your application is being considered. Everyone who has received an acceptance first had this message, but just because you have the message doesn’t mean you’ll be accepted.

Anecdotally, people say if you see this message disappear that indicates your decision is being sent out that day

Thanks for the explanation ofc this is just speculation, but do we know general timeline? As in, how long should you expect to be waiting between getting this message and a decision

 

[redoctober]

Thanks for the explanation ofc this is just speculation, but do we know general timeline? As in, how long should you expect to be waiting between getting this message and a decision

Nobody knows. A few got an answer in 2 weeks and some have had that status up for 2+ months and are still waiting for an answer.