Carnegie Mellon University - MS in Computational Finance

CMU MSCF CMU MSCF Admission Discussion

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I did an interview for CMU's MSCF. However, I received a mail asking me if I would be available to discuss more about my experience and my resume. I wasn't expecting that since it is not common.

What do you guys think I should expect/ How should I prepare?

Best,
Go through your resume and make sure you can talk about everything you have on it. Make an effort to draw connections with how your past experiences will enable you to be a successful quant finance practitioner after graduating, even if you have little direct exposure to the field. I found these videos to be helpful:

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The goal of questions about your resume/experience is likely to gauge how what you’ve done previously has informed your decision to apply to a computational finance program. The degree is highly niche, and I feel a good way to stand out is to demonstrate in your interview that your past experiences have shaped you in a way that you feel strongly will enable you to be a successful quant.

Never hurts to over prepare.
 
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I did an interview for CMU's MSCF. However, I received a mail asking me if I would be available to discuss more about my experience and my resume. I wasn't expecting that since it is not common.

What do you guys think I should expect/ How should I prepare?

Best,
Hey, Did you receive this mail on 22nd April?
 
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I didn't get it. They invited you for interview but didn't interview you?
I was not interviewed in the 1st round and I was put on the waitlist. Later I received an invitation for an interview on 22nd April and interviewed a few days back.
 
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I was not interviewed in the 1st round and I was put on the waitlist. Later I received an invitation for an interview on 22nd April and interviewed a few days back.
I'VE heard from other WL in round 1, most of them don't get the interview. So u will have good luck.
 
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Just wonder has anyone gotten the interview invitation for CUM's MSCF program? I got the update email on Dec 21st saying my application is complete and is now under review, but since then I haven't got any update.
 
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I received an email requesting updated transcripts with my Fall 2021 grades. I submitted the materials but have nor heard back since.
 
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I received an email requesting updated transcripts with my Fall 2021 grades. I submitted the materials but have nor heard back since.
Based on threads and info from last year,once the program send you the application is complete email, people are likely to get interview invitations soon .
 
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