Columbia MAFN Columbia MAFN Admission Discussion

[Andy Nguyen]

@DaveWalsh
Did you put your timelines in the Tracker?
That way, you are able to compare your timelines with other Columbia MAFN applicants.

 

[DaveWalsh]

@DaveWalsh
Did you put your timelines in the Tracker?
That way, you are able to compare your timelines with other Columbia MAFN applicants.

Thanks for reminder, I will fill that out.

 

[kmisha]

I guess thats the only way to check the status. Mine just shows " submitted and Yes, at department". Nothing else.

Mine shows the same. I submitted everything at once on Jan 16.

 

[DaveWalsh]

It seems nothing will change today.... Wait 4 tomorrow

 

[kmisha]

It seems nothing will change today.... Wait 4 tomorrow

The only way we would see a change in their online system is if we receive an email letting us know that a decision is available online. Of course, unless, the system change goes public before an email gets dispatched.

 

[michaelbdd]

not sure about full-time, but the director of the program told me that they had not started to review part-time applications, would start in May or June. The weird thing is if you go to the applicaion tracker, you can see a part-time applicant saying he is accepted. Either is not telling the truth?

 

[kmisha]

not sure about full-time, but the director of the program told me that they had not started to review part-time applications, would start in May or June. The weird thing is if you go to the applicaion tracker, you can see a part-time applicant saying he is accepted. Either is not telling the truth?

I am part time and was Wait-listed. Received my decision yesterday.

 

[CN Chen]

not sure about full-time, but the director of the program told me that they had not started to review part-time applications, would start in May or June. The weird thing is if you go to the applicaion tracker, you can see a part-time applicant saying he is accepted. Either is not telling the truth?

How are they able to differentiate part-time and full-time? If I remember correctly, they never asked in the application...

 

[michaelbdd]

How are they able to differentiate part-time and full-time? If I remember correctly, they never asked in the application...

This is a good question... I have not finished the online forms yet, so never thought about this... Anyway, that's what they say..
Another thing I know is there are only 10 positions for part-time.

 

[DaveWalsh]

How are they able to differentiate part-time and full-time? If I remember correctly, they never asked in the application...

I am still pending.... How about you?
Why there are still so many pending applications? Anyone has an idea?

 

[albertino]

I think that since their deadline is May 31, they are still waiting for new applicants.

 

[backtoschool]

Anyone else here considering joinging MAFN for 2011? I am trying to decide between MAFN and a MSF program, would like to get your views on MAFN. The reviews on the program here is disparaging, but the several alumni/current students I reached out to had a more favorable opinion.

Thanks

 

[Andy Nguyen]

The reviews on the program here is disparaging, but the several alumni/current students I reached out to had a more favorable opinion.

Would be nice if they can write a review for us (www.quantnet.com/submit-review)
The more reviews we have, the better informed we are. We can't judge a program by a single review.

 

[zimingsk]

I am joining to this program. My previous supervisor graduated from this program and he is very positive about it.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

I am joining to this program. My previous supervisor graduated from this program and he is very positive about it.

Then I want to be your friend so you can tell me more about the MAFN program as you roll along there

 

[achilles]

even i wud be joining MAFN for 2011 ... .
@ zimingsk : have u sent the accpetance? ?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

@Nicolas_S
I look forward to your positive experience in the program. To be honest, I have tried to find someone who can prove all the nay-sayers wrong but I couldn't find anyone.

Can you post your timelines in the Tracker and select the MAFN program as your final destination?
Thanks.

 

[zimingsk]

Then I want to be your friend so you can tell me more about the MAFN program as you roll along there

Sure Andy! I will talk to this supervisor further soon and I will message you about some insights about this program.

 

[zimingsk]

even i wud be joining MAFN for 2011 ... .
@ zimingsk : have u sent the accpetance? ?

yes, I already did. Whats ur decison?

 

[achilles]

i will pmost probably be joining columbia MAFN .... just waiting on MSOR

so do we have to pay any amount along with accpetance ?? did u receive any other info from them after accpetance ??