CMU MSCF CMU MSCF Interview

OneAsianDuck · 2/1/24

mr_spectre said:
Anybody else got interview calls in the past few weeks?

Finished mine on January 19.

srj · 2/4/24

What are the timelines for CMU? Haven't seen any update regarding interview invites on any thread or on any tracker.

kombuchalover · 2/4/24

srj said:
What are the timelines for CMU? Haven't seen any update regarding interview invites on any thread or on any tracker.

My understanding is that they do interviews in random batches up until the decision release date in early March.

ves · 2/5/24

Just received an interview invite from CMU. I guess they do review applications in random batches, so be patient guys! Good luck to everyone

Chevis · 2/5/24

I just finished my interview in the last week. Not sure about the acceptance rate after an interview.

Andy Nguyen · 2/5/24

@ves @Chevis Congrats on the interviews. If you feel generous, please share your interview date, info and your timeline on our Tracker. That would be much appreciated by all the applicants.

rodeo · 2/13/24

Anyone got their interview in the last few days? Is there still a chance or ship has sailed?

maitreya · 2/13/24

I am still waiting

rodeo said:
Anyone got their interview in the last few days? Is there still a chance or ship has sailed?

SoumilB · 2/13/24

I received an interview invite last week and completed the interview on 12/2.

maitreya · 2/13/24

SoumilB said:
I received an interview invite last week and completed the interview on 12/2.

When did you complete your application?

SoumilB · 2/13/24

maitreya said:
When did you complete your application?

I completed my application on 2nd Dec 2023 (Round 1)

redoctober · 2/14/24

maitreya said:
I am still waiting

If it makes you feel any better, I submitted additional requested materials on a similar timeline as you and I am still waiting too

Alex Ng · 2/14/24

redoctober said:
If it makes you feel any better, I submitted additional requested materials on a similar timeline as you and I am still waiting too

Same situation. Submitted a few days before the deadline, and have not heard back.

kombuchalover · 2/14/24

Same here! Was asked for some extra info and haven’t heard anything yet about an interview. We’ll hear back soon.

Alex Ng · 2/14/24

Since decisions are released on specifically March 1st in one batch, does this mean that applicants who have not received interview invites are likely to receive a rejection? Does anyone know if CMU's MSCF program gives offers without interviews?

Chevis · 2/14/24

Alex Ng said:
Since decisions are released on specifically March 1st in one batch, does this mean that applicants who have not received interview invites are likely to receive a rejection? Does anyone know if CMU's MSCF program gives offers without interviews?

My friend,2025 class of MSCF, got interview invite at 2/20/2023. And it also would be possible for them to put you into the WL.

Alex Ng · 2/14/24

Chevis said:
My friend,2025 class of MSCF, got interview invite at 2/20/2023, which you can think it would be the last round of interview call. And it also would be possible for them to put you into the WL.

That's disappointing to hear, but thanks for sharing that info anyway.

Grenade · 2/15/24

I do not recall where, on their website or on some standard mail, they do say that interviews can take place up until the first of March as well. I have heard that it is a very small team that goes through all the applications. So it is best to sit tight and wait. Anything can happen.

aynana · 2/17/24

Did anyone else hear back from them? Is there any correlation between when we receive the 'Under review' email and the interview invite?

Yifeifu · 2/18/24

I haven't heard from them yet. However, it seems that the number of interview invitations of MSCF is not too much compared to other programs this year... I don't know why.