UCB MFE UCB MFE Admission Discussion

[Kelly Xu]

For those who completed their first interview, what questions did you get asked?

It really depends on your background and the interviewer.
I am in stats major, so I was asked to solve a probability question, some definitions on PCA/Time Series/Linear Regression/BS, solving easy derivative and integral... etc.
Hope it helps

 

[Jooowang]

Yes, and also depends on the alumni who interviews you.

 

[Mdxu]

And it depends on what you wrote on your resume and your background.

 

[Mdxu]

Hi everyone, do you know in which situation applicants will received second tech interview?
Thanks in advance....

 

[cge]

Good luck everybody!

 

[Mdxu]

Hey guys, I received two technical interviews but so far no interview from Linda. Is there any possibility that I would be admitted? Thanks in advance.

 

[Qysnp]

Hey guys, I received two technical interviews but so far no interview from Linda. Is there any possibility that I would be admitted? Thanks in advance.

Any good news?

 

[Mdxu]

Any good news?

Hold. As expected.

 

[Qysnp]

Hold. As expected.

I think they are still evaluating your profile...good luck!

 

[Mdxu]

I think they are still evaluating your profile...good luck!

Thank you. Any good news from you?

 

[Qysnp]

Thank you. Any good news from you?

I submitted my application a bit late and missed the R1 ddl...still awaiting for a final decision....finger crossed!

 

[Mdxu]

I submitted my application a bit late and missed the R1 ddl...still awaiting for a final decision....finger crossed!

Good luck!

 

[Berkeley MFE Admissions]

The Round 2 deadline for the Berkeley MFE program beginning in March 2018 is just around the corner!

Submit your application by 11:59 PM Pacific time on March 29 and we can review your file and post a decision by May 25.

Have questions? Contact us or join our next info session on March 28!

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the Berkeley MFE application:

Can I submit my application if my recommendation letters or test scores are not in yet?

Yes! We will simply wait until the letters or scores are received and then begin reviewing your file. Please note that the decision date may vary depending on when your application becomes complete.

Can I submit my application even though I still need to complete some prerequisites?

Yes! We recognize that many students can complete prerequisite courses between the time they apply and the time the program begins. We encourage you to list your preparation plan in the application (short answer question 1) and we will follow your progress.

Can I submit my application before I complete my current degree program?

Yes! Please send us the transcripts that are currently available. We will request final transcripts once you have completed your degree. Please note that your degree must be completed before MFE program begins.

I need a few more days to complete my application, can I still apply?

Yes! We do allow a grace period of 1-2 business days for those who need a little more time to get in some last minute details for the application.

 

[Govind Pratap Chand]

Hi, did interview invites for 29th March 2017 deadline start flowing in? Anyone?

 

[Jooowang]

Hi, did interview invites for 29th March 2017 deadline start flowing in? Anyone?

I've heard some people already got admitted.

 

[Govind Pratap Chand]

For the round 2 I asked, admitted in less than 3 weeks as the application deadline was 29th march!!

 

[Jooowang]

For the round 2 I asked, admitted in less than 3 weeks as the application deadline was 29th march!!

The person probably applied early I guess? All the r1 I knew are pretty much done in late Feb.

 

[Jooowang]

For the round 2 I asked, admitted in less than 3 weeks as the application deadline was 29th march!!

But yeah I'm not sure if it is rolling basis or not... anyways, good luck!!

 

[Abhinay]

Hey Guys, I just got an interview invite. Completely unaware of the interview timing. I have very less time to prepare. The interview is on 26th April. Any resources on how the questions would be like would be very very helpful !

 

[RKG]

Hey Guys, I just got an interview invite. Completely unaware of the interview timing. I have very less time to prepare. The interview is on 26th April. Any resources on how the questions would be like would be very very helpful !

Hi,
Congrats on the interview. First interview is a mix of technical and resume based. The technical part is kind of customized to your background, so basically be prepared to talk about whats on your resume and important subjects you studied through your major and etc. For example, I majored in statistics and finance, I got asked quite a bit of Stats/R and finance questions.

That is a guess, but that is what I found from others prior to interviewing. Good luck!