UCB MFE UCB MFE Admission Discussion

[Phani Sarma]

you could ask, but once on hold - admit is a lot subjective. So you never know.. it depends on peer applicant pool, and any drop outs being the main criteria..

 

[forza_PAUL]

you could ask, but once on hold - admit is a lot subjective. So you never know.. it depends on peer applicant pool, and any drop outs being the main criteria..

It turns out that it should be over 70%. I am considering accepting the guaranteed admission, which means I might have a gap year.

 

[RedL]

It would be well worth it. The Berkeley MFE program is one of the very best, if not the best, program of its kind out there.

 

[sonic]

Hi,

I just received a letter from the admission committee at Berkeley saying that they have put me on a 'hold' status for the academic year 2017-18. At the same time, the letter also says that
'we are ready to guarantee that we will recommend you for admission for the 2018‐19 MFE
Program.' It goes on to say 'Our guarantee of admission is contingent on your reapplication to the program and also on your successful completion of some conditions' . These conditions include taking their pre-program courses among other things.

Now my question is this: What does this exactly mean? It seems that they don't really intend to test me further by taking my 2nd interview (I had 1 interview before this which was decent) . But what confuses me is that if they are willing to take me in next year, then why did they not put me on 'waitlist' status for this year and give me a chance to get in this year itself? Also, is it mandatory for me to fulfill these conditions or are they just recommended?

Hoping someone would be able to shed more light on this. Of course, I intend to talk to the admission office as well to get a little more clarity.

 

[Berkeley MFE Admissions]

Hi,

I just received a letter from the admission committee at Berkeley saying that they have put me on a 'hold' status for the academic year 2017-18. At the same time, the letter also says that
'we are ready to guarantee that we will recommend you for admission for the 2018‐19 MFE
Program.' It goes on to say 'Our guarantee of admission is contingent on your reapplication to the program and also on your successful completion of some conditions' . These conditions include taking their pre-program courses among other things.

Now my question is this: What does this exactly mean? It seems that they don't really intend to test me further by taking my 2nd interview (I had 1 interview before this which was decent) . But what confuses me is that if they are willing to take me in next year, then why did they not put me on 'waitlist' status for this year and give me a chance to get in this year itself? Also, is it mandatory for me to fulfill these conditions or are they just recommended?

Hoping someone would be able to shed more light on this. Of course, I intend to talk to the admission office as well to get a little more clarity.

Hi Sonic - the best advice we can offer you is to contact us directly. This actually goes for anyone who has questions about her or his status or the admissions process . Each candidate's situation is unique and we are happy to spend time with any candidate to discuss your status and your preparation plan and answer any questions you might have. We are here, 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific time at mfe@haas.berkeley.edu or +1-510-642-4417.

 

[Jooowang]

Any thought on Berkeley's interview? Anyone received a second round or heard from Linda?

 

[Qing Li]

Any thought on Berkeley's interview? Anyone received a second round or heard from Linda?

No news yet after the first interview...

 

[RKG]

Had an interview early on in the week, but not news, looking at the tracker it can take anywhere between 2-4 weeks to hear back

 

[RKG]

Just got invited to second interview with Linda, I wasn't told if its technical or not.

 

[Joycelin]

Just got invited to second interview with Linda, I wasn't told if its technical or not.

WTH they work on Saturday as well?? BTW congrats

 

[RKG]

I should have been more specific, I got the email last night like at 8pm, I was supposed to post this last night but realized I hadn't posted it. Thanks, don't know what to expect though with this interview

 

[Joycelin]

I should have been more specific, I got the email last night like at 8pm, I was supposed to post this last night but realized I hadn't posted it. Thanks, don't know what to expect though with this interview

I heard they usually conduct 2 rounds of interviews (sometimes 3)
1's behavioral the other's technical.

 

[Charles Hammer]

How is the interview with Linda like? Anyone has questions from past years? Are there technical questions or only behavioral?

I had a technical interview with a former student but I haven't been invited to interview with Linda. Does this mean reject?

 

[Qing Li]

How is the interview with Linda like? Anyone has questions from past years? Are there technical questions or only behavioral?

I had a technical interview with a former student but I haven't been invited to interview with Linda. Does this mean reject?

Linda's interview is always a behavioral one. And it seems that invitations to the second interview were not sent all at once. You could have a look at the tracker.

Anyways, hope for the best.

 

[blanknameFTW]

Anybody also got a second interview?

 

[Jooowang]

I received one on Friday...

 

[Fruh]

For those who completed their first interview, what questions did you get asked?

 

[Kelly Xu]

For those who completed their first interview, what questions did you get asked?

It really depends on your background and the interviewer.
I am in stats major, so I was asked to solve a probability question, some definitions on PCA/Time Series/Linear Regression/BS, solving easy derivative and integral... etc.
Hope it helps

 

[Jooowang]

Yes, and also depends on the alumni who interviews you.

 

[Mdxu]

And it depends on what you wrote on your resume and your background.