UCB MFE UC Berkeley MFE Application Discussion

[Seemalb]

Got a straight reject from UCB, not even an interview invite or a waitlist. A brief on my profile:
Electrical Engg & MBA Finance from top Universities in India (IIT/IIM)
CFA Level 2, FRM certified
2.5 years+ FX Trader at Citibank
GRE 329 (169Q + 160V), awa 3.5
Is there any way at all to find out what was written in my recommendations.? I did sign the agreement not to waive off my right to view my recoss.

Why did you do that man?If you don't waive off your right to access your recommendations,why would they be taken seriously.
Adcom would think you had an influence over what was written.

 

[danielfang]

Just received 2020 wl with 2021 guarantee without an interview. I am a bit confused. I thought an interview was necessary. Does anyone know the chance of converting from WL to AD? I am thankful to the guarantee but it's nearly two years later..

 

[Anthony Hu]

Just received 2020 wl with 2021 guarantee without an interview. I am a bit confused. I thought an interview was necessary. Does anyone know the chance of converting from WL to AD? I thankful to the guarantee but it's nearly two years later..

I am also offered 2020 waitlist and recommendation for 2021 admission. I am very confused about how the "delayed admission" works. Is it a guaranteed seat for 2021 as long as I complete all of their prerequisites or it is something else? Cuz they ask me to reapply the program in Dec.2019, pay the application fee again and write another application essay, which makes me suspect whether it is really guaranteed. I am completely fine with waiting and studying for one more year, just unsure how it works.

I really appreciate it if someone can educate me about how the delayed ad offer works.

 

[Anthony Hu]

I am also offered 2020 waitlist and recommendation for 2021 admission. I am very confused about how the "delayed admission" works. Is it a guaranteed seat for 2021 as long as I complete all of their prerequisites or it is something else? Cuz they ask me to reapply the program in Dec.2019, pay the application fee again and write another application essay, which makes me suspect whether it is really guaranteed. I am completely fine with waiting and studying for one more year, just unsure how it works.

I really appreciate it if someone can educate me about how the delayed ad offer works.

 

[danielfang]

I am also offered 2020 waitlist and recommendation for 2021 admission. I am very confused about how the "delayed admission" works. Is it a guaranteed seat for 2021 as long as I complete all of their prerequisites or it is something else? Cuz they ask me to reapply the program in Dec.2019, pay the application fee again and write another application essay, which makes me suspect whether it is really guaranteed. I am completely fine with waiting and studying for one more year, just unsure how it works.

I really appreciate it if someone can educate me about how the delayed ad offer works.

Hmm. We are on the same boat. I guess the guarantee works well without a doubt since UCB has been sending out guarantee admissions for many years. Btw, did you receive an interview?

 

[Anthony Hu]

Yeah, I got an interview last Sunday。

 

[Anthony Hu]

Hmm. We are on the same boat. I guess the guarantee works well without a doubt since UCB has been sending out guarantee admissions for many years. Btw, did you receive an interview?

Yeah, I got an interview with an alumnus who works at portfolio management last Sunday. I am just kinda unsure about its delayed ad offer, cuz that means I have to reject other AD offers and makes me in a risky and dangerous condition if it is NOT really guaranteed.

 

[shikefan]

Yeah, I got an interview with an alumnus who works at portfolio management last Sunday. I am just kinda unsure about its delayed ad offer, cuz that means I have to reject other AD offers and makes me in a risky and dangerous condition if it is NOT really guaranteed.

Hey, I also got the same decision, and feel unsure about the guarantee. Did you receive some official letter about this decision?

 

[Anthony Hu]

Hey, I also got the same decision, and feel unsure about the guarantee. Did you receive some official letter about this decision?

I do not know what do you refer to "official letter," but they indeed update my waitlist and 2021 "guarantee" admission status in my application system.
Actually, I also received admission from UCLA's MFE program and still am in a dilemma of deciding to go for which one.

 

[shikefan]

I do not know what do you refer to "official letter," but they indeed update my waitlist and 2021 "guarantee" admission status in my application system.
Actually, I also received admission from UCLA's MFE program and still am in a dilemma of deciding to go for which one.

Have you receive any email from UCB that state your status?

 

[ChengM]

Hi, my wechat ID is chengming312. Much appreciated if u can add me in, thx!

 

[travybel]

It went OK I think, thanks for asking. Basically it was a half hour long technical interview covering basic probability, finance, regression, time series analysis and programming. It was very relaxed in the sense that the interviewer made sure I would only answer the questions and topics I felt comfortable answering. Concerning the programming part, the interviewer first asked me about my proficiency in all my languages and then proceeded to focus on my strongest one (python).
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Hey, it's great to know that you interview went well! I was just wondering how important time series is for the application to UCB MFE since the list of prerequisite courses on the Berkeley MFE website doesn't enforce knowing this. Good luck on hearing back on your application!

 

[alexzeng]

Hi, I just received the hold status and long pre checklist without an interview just a couple of days after I submitted my application. Does this mean the rejection?

 

[alexzeng]

Hi, sorry to hear the sad news about you. May i ask what do you mean by "direct rej"? recently, i was updated to "hold status" and it seems this is an euphemism of "rejection". Am i in the same situation with you? Your information would be very helpful.

Hi, I just received the hold status and long pre checklist without an interview just a couple of days after I submitted my application. Does this mean the rejection?

 

[alexzeng]

Hi, I just received the hold status and long pre checklist without an interview just a couple of days after I submitted my application. Does this mean the rejection?

 

[XIYU LI]

Hi, I just received the hold status and long pre checklist without an interview just a couple of days after I submitted my application. Does this mean the rejection?

Hello are you round 3 applicant? I haven’t got any change of status after being held

 

[alexzeng]

Yes.At that time, I even couldn't believe how quickly I got the result.

 

[alexzeng]

Hello are you round 3 applicant? I haven’t got any change of status after being held

Yes.At that time, I even couldn't believe how quickly I got the result. Do you have any idea about the hold status?

 

[YangXu]

Yes.At that time, I even couldn't believe how quickly I got the result. Do you have any idea about the hold status?

If 'interview' is in the checklist, maybe there will be an interview following. If not, it is almost a rejection (not 100% sure, about 95%)

 

[alexzeng]

If 'interview' is in the checklist, maybe there will be an interview following. If not, it is almost a rejection (not 100% sure, about 95%)

I have an interview in the checklist.But I see some people who get admitted without any interview