MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

[New Trader]

Ya!!!! Eiffel Tower!!!!!! How does the interview process for their MBA?

 

[Emhuang]

I'm flying from Tucson, AZ to Cambridge for this interview. I'm literally pausing classes for 2 days and paying $800+ for it. I don't get it why can't they interview through Skype. I also interview with Princeton last week (through Skype).

 

[Claudia P]

I'm flying from Tucson, AZ to Cambridge for this interview. I'm literally pausing classes for 2 days and paying $800+ for it. I don't get it why can't they interview through Skype. I also interview with Princeton last week (through Skype).

I'm also paying $800+ including accommodations
But I think the main issue for me was giving my manager less than a week's notice for more than half a week off...lol don't think he's too happy about it.

 

[henryxub]

I agree. Not sure what they are trying to get from an on-campus one. India-Paris indeed sounds ridiculous to me. Shout out to moretodo's comment!

 

[Dataminer]

I'm flying from Tucson, AZ to Cambridge for this interview. I'm literally pausing classes for 2 days and paying $800+ for it. I don't get it why can't they interview through Skype. I also interview with Princeton last week (through Skype).

I feel bad for you since you'll experience some extreme temperature changes...Winters in Boston can be quite brutal..

 

[Abdullah]

Hey Fellas,

I recently got an invite for an in-person interview in Paris. I live in Saudi Arabia and asking me to fly out to Paris is somewhat strange, not to mention the travel visa that usually takes up to three weeks to be processed. I have actually contacted two Middle Eastern friends who are currently enrolled in the program and they both had a Skype interview. I was thinking about contacting the Director Mr. Rod Garcia (I hear he's a great guy, btw) to see if it's possible to have a Skype interview instead of the in-person interview. If any of the previous students had a similar situation, please do share your view. We are in dire need of your help lol.

 

[harrys]

Hi, Abdullah,
May I ask when did you get the interview offer? January. 21st?

 

[Abdullah]

Hi Harrys,
Correct, 21st of Jan.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Please add your timelines to the Tracker, guys. That would really help us out with tracking when to expect interviews invitation and results.

 

[mfeaspirant]

Hi Abdullah, i have a similar situation. I have to travel from India to Shanghai. The current students (and adcom) told me an in-person interview is highly recommended. They were like until and unless it's impossible to interview in person it's better not to ask for a skype interview.

 

[Abdullah]

Duly noted Andy (Also, thank you for this great website!)

And I agree with the current students, mfeaspirant. An in-person interview is definitely better than Skype. But given job/budget/visa circumstances, it is extremely difficult.

 

[My American Dream]

Guys I am so worried, I still haven't heard anything from them yet...
I wonder what does it mean ?
Anyone familiar with the MIT admission process??

 

[utkarsh dalmia]

I attended their chat a few days back and they said they'll be sending invites till 14th Feb. But they also mentioned that they have sent 'quite a few' invites already.

 

[Dataminer]

Guys I am so worried, I still haven't heard anything from them yet...
I wonder what does it mean ?
Anyone familiar with the MIT admission process??

according to their blog, they'll be sending out interview requests periodically util 2/14. I guess if you don't get anything by 2/14 then you are getting rejected.
http://mitsloanadmissions.com/

 

[BigN]

Hi , if someone got interview invitation, does that mean that the admission will no longer look at his GMAT/GPA/ , instead they will only consider the interview ?

 

[New Trader]

Guys I am so worried, I still haven't heard anything from them yet...
I wonder what does it mean ?
Anyone familiar with the MIT admission process??

Don't worry!!!! If you had gotten the invitation, You would have worried about whether in person interview or skype interview, then whether u will get admitted, then whether you will picked up by Goldman Sachs of the world ....then... then. Worrying is an endless loop. Take it easy

 

[My American Dream]

Don't worry!!!! If you had gotten the invitation, You would have worried about whether in person interview or skype interview, then whether u will get admitted, then whether you will picked up by Goldman Sachs of the world ....then... then. Worrying is an endless loop. Take it easy

So true, this has been my life for the past few years, constantly worry about the present, the future and everything lol, I will just calm down and see what will happen!

 

[New Trader]

So true, this has been my life for the past few years, constantly worry about the present, the future and everything lol, I will just calm down and see what will happen!

been there, understand. MIT is just one piece of your life. You can still be successful even if u don't get into MIT.

You may like this:
http://www.businessinsider.com/life-lessons-from-hedge-fund-managers-2013-2

 

[okmijn]

The economy is not good enough for people to make too many mistakes...

 

[Eric Liu]

Anyone interested in a campus tour on Tuesday and/or sharing a hotel room? I'm staying at the Omni Parker House. It takes 8 minutes to get to the Sloan building by public transit.