MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

[altopt]

Rejected by MIT. Freaking out as I haven't heard back from any of the other programs. Thought MIT would be easier than others.
What has been your experience? Those who are rejected, what do you think lacked in your application?

im honestly devastated as well. i thought i had the right background for the program - top undergrad, math, coding, asset management internships, attending loads of events. maybe my video recording was poor. or maybe im just not good enough because of how competitive the program is.
im starting to think a 2025-26 masters is not on the cards for me.

 

[kanuagarwal]

This year selection criteria is definetely different I have seen both indian and foregin applicants even after having a spectacular profile getting rejected without an interview, when checked the previous 5 years profile even somewhat lesser than those this year had been admitted before but not this time, dont know what exactly are they looking for

 

[Econogeek]

This year selection criteria is definetely different I have seen both indian and foregin applicants even after having a spectacular profile getting rejected without an interview, when checked the previous 5 years profile even somewhat lesser than those this year had been admitted before but not this time, dont know what exactly are they looking for

Same on my side. Similar profile (same program/uni, similar professional background) to an alumni that got in a few years ago but I was rejected without an interview. It is fine I guess, this process rests on some luck, and I guess we were unlucky this year!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

The admission process is not exact science so some people with identical background may get different results.
Thanks @Econogeek for sharing your timeline on the Tracker. Appreciate your contribution to Quantnet.
There are other programs that may lead you to the ultimate goal. MIT is not the only path there. Best of luck.

 

[meowminimeow]

Rejected by MIT. Freaking out as I haven't heard back from any of the other programs. Thought MIT would be easier than others.
What has been your experience? Those who are rejected, what do you think lacked in your application?

Dude yk, I know I got rejected for not having any workex but you but pretty good profile and got a no. I love to know what was missing tbh

 

[nkscb]

Dude yk, I know I got rejected for not having any workex but you but pretty good profile and got a no. I love to know what was missing tbh

IDK man. 1 is too less a data point to make any assertion. But the weakest part of my profile is my CGPA. Let's hope MIT was just an aberration.

 

[efffff]

Does anyone have any insight on the quantitative assessment?

 

[justincase]

Has someone's application page changed? Mine was resetted to the pre-interview settings, i.e. there's no name of my interviewer

 

[Bargo]

Has someone's application page changed? Mine was resetted to the pre-interview settings, i.e. there's no name of my interviewer

Same

 

[nihathajiyev]

Does that mean anything? Mine has been like that ever since the interview

 

[justincase]

Does that mean anything? Mine has been like that ever since the interview

Probably you’re getting admitted and I am cooked

 

[nihathajiyev]

Nah ahahhaha. I dont think it would mean anything

 

[efffff]

Has someone's application page changed? Mine was resetted to the pre-interview settings, i.e. there's no name of my interviewer

Same thing happened to mine, but honestly I wouldn't give it to much thought, you never know

 

[nihathajiyev]

has anyone received a call?

 

[justincase]

has anyone received a call?

Afaik, last year they received a call on the day of decisions

 

[nihathajiyev]

Ok, so we should not expect a portal change on the day of decisions? Rather just wait for a call

 

[justincase]

Ok, so we should not expect a portal change on the day of decisions? Rather just wait for a call

Gotta expect both

 

[karelm]

So we receive a phone call right?

 

[karelm]

They started calling people out already!

 

[justincase]

Is it 100% legit call right? I mean there’s no way to confuse applicants?