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SAIL KIM said:
Hello!!!

I'm one of the applicants of round 2 UCB MFE.
During round two I had two technical interview and last interview with Linda.
After that, I was put on a hold.

Is there anybody put on a hold after interview with Linda??
or anybody knows someone put on a hold after interview with Linda?
I want to know it is a rare case.

Thank you in advance.
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Hi, @SAIL KIM

Could you please share if interview with Linda technical? I am assuming she will ask questions like why MFE/UCB and your career gaols, etc. Besides, did she challenge your math/programming background?
 
  • forza_PAUL has no tracker for this program.
I am placed on hold for Spring 2017 and guaranteed admission for Spring 2018. Among the action items they list, I am supposed to retake my GRE test and raise my writing score to the 90%. Can I ask the admission commitment to lower their requirement. 90% seems like 5.5 or higher as far as I am concerned. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.
 
  • Phani Sarma has no tracker for this program.
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..
 
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Phani Sarma said:
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..
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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 has no tracker for this program.
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 has no tracker for this program.
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.
 
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sonic said:
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.
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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.
 
  • 2018  Enrolled Jooowang has a tracker for this program.
Any thought on Berkeley's interview? Anyone received a second round or heard from Linda?
 
  • 2018  Enrolled Qing Li has a tracker for this program.
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  • 2018  Enrolled RKG has a tracker for this program.
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  • 2018  Enrolled RKG has a tracker for this program.
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
 
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RKG said:
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
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I heard they usually conduct 2 rounds of interviews (sometimes 3)
1's behavioral the other's technical.
 
  • Charles Hammer has no tracker for this program.
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?
 
  • 2018  Enrolled Qing Li has a tracker for this program.
Charles Hammer said:
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?
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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.
 
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For those who completed their first interview, what questions did you get asked?
 


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