Columbia MAFN Columbia MAFN Admission Discussion

[diegosanaz]

He is no longer the director of the program. Dr Nielsen is now the director:

Dr. Lars Tyge Nielsen, Director of the MAFN Program.
E-mail: ltn@math.columbia.edu
Phone: 212 854 4306
423 Mathematics Building

As to the GRE, I guess you can be accepted without it given that is not a must in an application.

 

[Lonaysta]

tried to contact Prof. Nielson once but got redirected to yhe coordinator. so i guess it wont help trying to get in touch with the director.
dont know if anyone got admitted without GRE. i assume most applicants have taken GRE or GMAT.

 

[Jian]

anyway, I have taken GMAT. but they prefer GRE. Don't know when they will send me decision. I submitted my application very late on May 19. Still don't know what they consider as a qualified student in the late decision. GPA, Experience and background, or some other tricks?

 

[mhy]

My understanding is that the GRE optional exception is meant for French students entering the program who studied under a professor affiliated with someone at Columbia. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[rock_n_rolla]

Anyone have any idea when will the results come out this year?

 

[diegosanaz]

Every single one of my theories has been incorrect. So, basically, I have nooo idea.

I doubt that anyone really knows the answer to your question, except for Laurent Breach and Lars Nielsen.

 

[rock_n_rolla]

I agree, I am just hoping that someone might have talked to them and got some actually useful information back.

 

[Jian]

Hello, everyone who is still waiting. I just asked Mr. Breach.

And he replied me, "We are making decisions on a rolling basis. Some decisions are being made now, no decision on your application has been made. The admissions committee will be making decisions until the end of June. If you have not heard from them, it means a decision has not been made."

Hope this is somehow useful.

 

[mhy]

It seems like several people have declined offers of admission. Hopefully we'll see more admits soon.

 

[Lonaysta]

Thanks a lot Jian, your post is really helpful.

 

[diegosanaz]

Some admits today. Starting to loose hope...

 

[diegosanaz]

I have been accepted to BU and still waiting for Columbia. I would go to Columbia (although I have some personal reasons that skew me a lot).

 

[Lonaysta]

I have been accepted to BU and still waiting for Columbia. I would go to Columbia (although I have some personal reasons that skew me a lot).

so diegosanaz you rejected BU's admission?

 

[diegosanaz]

Nope, that is the one I have accepted so far.

 

[Lonaysta]

Nope, that is the one I have accepted so far.

understood. good luck to everyone who is waiting for the final decision. I cant help wondering how many more students they are going to admit....dont know still got big chance or not.

 

[diegosanaz]

A little bit out of subject, have you ever wondered about the similarities between waiting for a decision you want and having a crush? For example: you find yourself thinking about the girl/university, the hurt of the rejection, stuff like that. lol

 

[Shadowfox]

Wow, I finally got in! I'm happy on one hand, but not sure what to do now.
I accepted BU offer and feel like I've come too far with BU.

BU MSMF vs Columbia MAFN, where should I go?
I think BU has friendlier environment and takes care of their students very well. But, Columbia's big name is quite irresistible............

Congrats man!......if you are a fresher with not much we ...go to Boston....ivy league degree u can get later on as well.if u r experienced and considering it it terminal degree for a long period go for columbia mafn

 

[Lonaysta]

A little bit out of subject, have you ever wondered about the similarities between waiting for a decision you want and having a crush? For example: you find yourself thinking about the girl/university, the hurt of the rejection, stuff like that. lol

totally great, and lol~~ but you know, there's always sth u can do to increase your chance of getting accepted by the girl. but as for admission process you can do much less..especially columbia mafn..

 

[Shadowfox]

Well, I don't have any experience. But, I think Columbia will give me broader opportunities, I think. And, both BU and MAFN are more math-focused curriculum which I like. And, Columbia has rock solid program as well. I just like BU because they are more welcoming.

Mist honestly it's up to u.so did u receive a mail from gsas or director.by when do u have to reply.my only concern with mafn is that it is going much about doing things on your own.if u have no programming background, u won't improve much and that won't help you getting placed

 

[mhy]

Well, I don't have any experience. But, I think Columbia will give me broader opportunities, I think. And, both BU and MAFN are more math-focused curriculum which I like. And, Columbia has rock solid program as well. I just like BU because they are more welcoming.

I care about Columbia brand because it seems like financial industry cares quite a bit about where people studied.

I vote for Columbia as well.