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So uh, April 6th has come and gone and still no word from Columbia. Anyone get a decision??
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On 4/6/2018 at 12:05 PM, The Prince of Uncertainty said:
@sweetchild I'm an international candidate, so, i'm not eligible for any federal loans. One has to be a citizen of USA to be eligible for these loans. You mentioned "student loan" in your reply, i believe you were referring to the federal loans? And I'm not hopeful about any scholarship from MIDS either, because in the recent interactive session in FB, it was understood that they have budget constraints. If they wanted to give me some aid, they would have done that by now. How were you notified about the financial aid decision? someone from MIDS communicated that to you or the graduate school notified you?
Yes, sorry, I did mean federal loans. I was notified about my financial aid package through an official letter (via email). Although previously I had been in contact with Dr. Nechyba directly and he seems very open to discuss need. To your point, yes I've also heard that they have a very limited budget as a new program so funding is tight.
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6 hours ago, The Prince of Uncertainty said:
@sweetchild Congratulations :-) I believe Duke is a great choice, even though the tuition is expensive. While giving acceptance in the portal, did you have to pay any deposit amount for confirming your place in the program?
Regarding my current state, I'm in talks with financial institutions whether they can provide an education loan for the MIDS program. Haven't heard anything concrete from these financial institutions till now. And haven't heard anything with respect to the financial aid from MIDS either. My chances of going to Duke are hanging by a thread. That's how life is, i guess :-)
Wishing you great success in the program :-)
Thanks! And no, there is no deposit (which I also found strange).
I'm surprised you haven't heard back from MIDS about financial aid yet, but I do assume that you must have to hear something next week, what with the April 15th deadline and all. I know you can't just wait around and not prepare, but it's possible that your financial aid package could include some type of student loan, so you may not have to rely on the external banks in the end (trying to figure all this out myself). Good luck!
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8 minutes ago, gramknackers said:
Right! I can imagine it's a mess. But does it work like...if I go looking beforehand in, say, June-July, can I find something that I would sign for in September? Like a reservation of sorts? (I feel like a rookie adult but uhhh this isn't how it works where I'm from, so!)
You might be able to find a sublet for the summer with an opportunity to renew in September, most likely from another student. I'm sure there are plenty on craigslist. There are also apartments without a 9/1 start that may be a 12-month lease. It can really vary. I personally had a 12-month lease that started on 4/1 and after the 12 months turned into month-to-month.
I don't know if you'll be able to reserve an apartment more than 1 month out. I typically found that the process moved very quickly and once you've signed you'd probably move in the next month. Sorry I can't be more help there!
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2 hours ago, gramknackers said:
Hey all, I'm starting an MA at BU this fall and I'm looking into housing at the moment. Regardless of whether I go for a 1BR, with or without a roommate, I'm worried about when will be a good time to lease something. Right now I see most people are subletting for the summer. I will be in Boston from the beginning of August, will that be too late to find anything acceptable? I don't really want to agree to something without visiting first.
I might have the possibility of visiting at the beginning of July for a couple of days--should I try and do that, visit some places and rent something then? Would I be able to rent something for an Aug-Sep move in?
Because it's such a college town, most leases start on September 1st - in fact, it's rather usual to find a lease that starts anytime other than September 1st. You certainly will have plenty of options to choose from. That said, do realize that the entire city moves on that day so get ready for sheer chaos. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife.
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Thanks @MrsPhD, @The Prince of Uncertainty, @brainlass for your replies! Just in case anyone wanted to know, I'm accepting Duke's offer. I'm so excited!! And so relieved to finally have made a decision
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11 hours ago, jonghwi91 said:
Seems like brown just started sending out decisions.
Yup - got that rejection letter yesterday.
I visiting Columbia over the weekend just because I was in the city. They did say that notifications will be going out this week. They also said they had over 1400 apps this year - more than double what I've heard from any other program I applied to. Soooo there's that.
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@The Prince of Uncertainty I actually just received my financial aid package today, and unfortunately there was no scholarship which I was very disappointed to see given the high tuition. But that said, @kir2 is right, the high tuition is offset by the low cost of Durham. When calculating the overall cost (including fees, room, board, etc.) of NYU vs. Duke, the two programs come out within a couple thousand USD of each other. So apparently cost will not be deciding factor here.
I also really like the amount of personal attention that Duke plans to give each masters student and the amount of flexibility in the curriculum. From what I can tell, NYU yields graduates in tech (~50% of graduates), finance (~30%), marketing (~15%) and not a lot anywhere else (https://cds.nyu.edu/academics/careers-in-data-science/). But that could also just be a reflection of the current job market. Nevertheless, as someone who's not too interested in applying data science to those sectors and more interested in policy evaluation/healthcare, the Duke program seems more tailored to my interests. Although I am much more drawn to NYC, I think the program at Duke seems like the better fit for me. That said, I feel like I change my mind everyday so there's clearly merits to both programs.
I haven't received a decision from Columbia yet, but from what I've heard the Columbia program is more tailored to consultant work/working with out-of-the-box solutions where NYU's program is focused on more "scrappy" innovations. I haven't given it as much thought as the Duke and NYU programs because I don't want to invest if I just end up getting rejected.
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4 hours ago, The Prince of Uncertainty said:
Has anyone received financial aid or tuition fee waiver from the Duke MIDS program? The only problem that i see is the high cost of the program. If anyone could give some insight or information with respect to the financial aid, it would be really great. Since, the acceptance deadline is April 15th, have you guys submitted your response or are you waiting for other admissi
I spoke to Dr. Nechyba on Monday - he said he'll most likely be finishing his decisions on financial aid later this week. I'm also waiting on news for funding!
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7 minutes ago, The Prince of Uncertainty said:
@sweetchild In your post, you have mentioned the 'price' as one of the pros with respect to the Duke MIDS program. The tuition fees is approximately $94K for the entire program, and that is quite expensive in my opinion. Since, you have listed the 'price' as one of the pros, I'm assuming that you must have received substantial financial aid/tuition fee waiver from the MIDS program. But you have also mentioned in the post that one of the problems with respect to the MIDS program is "lack of solid funding budget". These two points seem contradictory. I would be grateful if you could please kindly let me know if you have received any financial aid from the MIDS program.
@The Prince of Uncertainty I was mostly referring the to price of Durham, as opposed to the price of the program. I agree, the tuition for the program is exceptionally high even compared to other private 2-year programs. However, Durham is exceedingly cheap especially compared with cities such as NYC.
I actually have not heard anything back about funding yet. So no news there
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On 3/25/2018 at 8:11 PM, feed.the.beat said:
I have been wait listed at NYU Data Science. One of my dream programs! My other deadlines are in May 1st. Hope an admission comes before that date!
I think Columbia is coming next week. Fingers cross there too
I heard a bunch of people got into Columbia yesterday, don't know what that means for the rest of us...They said they were only given 2 weeks to make a decision so it may be that there's a second wave coming soon..
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On 3/25/2018 at 6:12 AM, jonghwi91 said:
Hello, I have been creeping on this thread for a while, and I think it is about time to post my question and share my stats.
Is there anyone who knows well about University of Rochester's MSDS program?
Seems like it is a good program, yet I am little bit concerned by its location and possible job opportunities for internationals.
FYI, as you will see from my stats, I had a great deal of experience in neuroscience yet decided to discontinue studying neuro
and pursue career in data science.
Here are my stats just for reference:
Citizenship: South Korean
Undergrad: UCSD Cognitive Science, specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation
GPA: 3.54 (major: 3.83)
Experience:
Neuroscience lab, UCSD (2 years)
Neuroscience lab, Yale(3 months)
Neuroscience lab, Seoul National University(1.5 years)
Schools applied
University of Rochester(MSDS) - admitted w/ 40% tuition scholarship
NYU (MSDS)
USC (MSDS)
Duke (MIDS)
Brown (MSDS)
Upenn (MSEDS)
Toronto (MScAC)
University of Washington, Seattle (MSDS)
Yale (MS Stat)
UVA (MSDS)
I also applied to UofR and I actually went to undergrad there for cognitive science. If you're looking to apply data science specifically to cogsci it's a wonderful place to be. Beyond that I can't really speak to the program but I know they've made huge investments in the area.
In terms of jobs after graduation, Rochester is pretty much a dying city so most end up in NYC after graduation. That said, I moved to Boston and my closest friend from undergrad are in Philly, BC, Chicago and Berlin now so it can really vary. Just don't expect to stick around Rochester. Overall, I absolutely loved my time at undergrad there. It's a really great school and it's a very reasonably priced program. The main reason why I'm not accepting my offer is that I wanted a change of pace, not because of the program itself.
Hope that helps!
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50 minutes ago, kaaat said:
Harvard. I have no knowledge whatsoever of the T-line or the local public transportation in general. I don't mind walking even 5-10 miles.
Just saw this post. In this case, maybe you do want to walk from Davis. It's <2 miles - the T just seems easier.
Also Somerville/Cambridge is one of the most bike-friendly areas in the country so that's always an option. I ride to work form Somerville to Cambridge on my bike in the nicer weather and it's lovely.
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I absolutely love Somerville - I can't recommend it enough. It's very funky and there's always a bunch of festivals/cultural events going on. The prices have always been a bit cheaper than Cambridge, but that seems to be changing as of late.
Depending on how far you're willing to walk, I'd suggest a couple areas in Somerville:
- Union Square: Really cool area, tons of restaurants, art, and has a big grocery store. ~30 min walk to Harvard (and probably 20-30 minutes to the closest T stop)
- Porter Square: Lots of shops/restaurants and also has a big grocery store. Next to Lesley College. ~20 min walk to Harvard or 1 subway stop. It's right on the Red Line (which is the best line in my opinion)
- Davis Square: Lots of shops/restaurants and has a very small grocery store. Near Tufts. Can't walk to Harvard, but 2 subway stops away. Again it's right on the Red Line.
You can always find in between these areas that are a bit quieter, but also probably cheaper. Let me know if you get anymore specific about your search. I have a bunch of recommendations!
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I would say if you're looking for a 1-bedroom it would actually be a bit higher, more like $1,400-$1,800. I'm sure you could find things on the lower end of that spectrum, but as someone who's lived in Somerville the past 3 years I would be surprised to find a decent 1-bedroom below $1,300. I don't know where you're going to school, but I would highly value anything walkable to the T (MBTA subway). Buses are ok, but very unreliable.
If you change your mind and you are willing to live with roommates I bet you can find nice places between $900-1,300, but I'm less familiar with that arrangement.
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Hi all,
I got accepted to some great data science masters programs and I've narrowed down my choices to NYU's master of data science and Duke's new masters of interdisciplinary data science programs.
Background: At a high level, I come from the social sciences/market research analytics world and am thinking that's where I want to continue applying myself in the future. That said, I am open to exploring other applications of data science during my studies if I find another stream of research that catches my interest.
Dilemma:
Duke's program feels very comfortable for me. The program is housed in their Social Sciences Research Institute (SSRI) and they seem to value a really diverse class of students beyond the traditional CS, Econ, and Tech folk (which is nice for someone like me who does not have a degree in math, stats, cs, or econ). Overall, I think the research is more aligned to my background and my interests than the research at NYU. They also have been extremely welcoming and attentive to me during the entire application process which I can only hope would carry over into the program itself. On the other hand, the Duke program is entire new and seems to still have not worked out a lot of the kinks yet (a required summer online bootcamp that has not been finalized, lack of solid funding budget, etc.) I'm a bit afraid that my class would be a test run with a lot of disorganization. Also, it's no surprise that Durham is not the metropolis that NYC is. When comparing Duke to NYU I have to take into account the networking and internship opportunities available in NYC that may not be available in a mid-size city in NC.
Pros: Research fit, welcoming department, price
Cons: New program, lack of networking/internships
NYU's program is very highly regarded and I'm confident I'd receive a great education and has a track record of successful graduates. I'm very drawn to the energy of NY, and all the culture that comes with it. The accepted student body is very heavy on mathematics and computer science and, to be completely honest, I'm afraid I'll be a way out of my league. NYU's program seems to be much more focused on the science of data science, as opposed to the application. Also, I think it goes without saying but NYC is way more expensive city to live in compared to Durham. I haven't received any funding so it would be all money out of my savings at this point.
Pros: Proven program, NYC
Cons: Research interests, price
I know that either program will be a great choice, but I'd love some thoughts on what you all think would be the best move. Thanks!!
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On 3/16/2018 at 5:47 PM, hope_1 said:
Hopefully.... I'm also waiting for Columbia. It seems like this year they will begin sending out results later than last year. According to the results page, people got offers on march 9. So stressful...haha
Ughh, I'm also waiting on Columbia. I'm dying ova here.
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22 hours ago, kir2 said:
Hi!
I'm very excited to have been admitted to Duke's MIDS program! I'm an Economics major (math and management information systems minors) currently finishing up my senior year at Santa Clara University. I personally really like the variety and amount of courses offered in Duke's program, and even though it is a new program, it seems like the faculty are highly knowledgeable. I have also been accepted to UW, NYU, Georgia Tech, and Georgetown, but Duke is probably my top choice at the moment. I'm going to visit the campus in a week, and I'm hoping that will help with my decision.
Hi @kir2 - Happy to see someone else in this thread! I've also been accepted to a few other programs, but am trying to decide between NYU and Duke (very different choices I know). I'm also going down to visit the campus next week, maybe we'll run into each other at the SSRI..
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Hi all!
I wanted to say hey to any admitted students to the new Duke MIDS program! What's your background and research interest? Are you ready to accept?
Personally, I'm 2014 cognitive science graduate from the University of Rochester. I've gotten ~3 years of work experience in nonprofit evaluation and market research. I'm excited to learn more of the hard programming and statistical skills that I've been picking up in my post-undergrad life and start applying them to the world of social sciences. Duke seems to be a program that values a diverse application of data science beyond the traditional finance and tech world, so I'm really strongly considering accepting their offer
Tbh, I'm a little concerned with the fact that this is such a new program with no track record of success yet. How's everyone else feeling?
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I didn't get a decision from Brown either, but I'm not too worried with the rolling admissions and all. I'd actually love to hear where all you're top choices are. My top-tier choices are NYU, Columbia, and Duke although I've been incredibility indecisive and feel as though my preferences change every day.
That said, I've been hearing more and more about programs that are "cash cows" that should be avoided. Honestly I'm not totally sure I understand the concept and what would classify a program as a cash cow (ie. the research experience, the length, the challenging coursework?). You guys have any thoughts here? I would hate to invest so much in something that doesn't actually give much value at the end of the day.
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On 3/8/2018 at 10:15 AM, hope_1 said:
Is there anyone who received offers from NYU MS Data Science? I know that some acceptance letters were mailed out on Tuesday... but I'm wondering if I still have a chance to get in, unless all the offers were sent.
I actually did receive an offer from NYU! That being said I definitely don't think letters were sent to all the accepted students. I know that last year none of the acceptances were mailed out until April, so I would find it really hard to believe they're already done.
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18 hours ago, businessanalyticsgirl said:
Have you heard anything from Brown MS Data Science? I also applied to the program and haven't heard anything since I submitted it in Jan.
No, nothing. But given the results search I don't really think anyone has. I'm a bit surprised considering that it's supposed to be rolling admissions and like you I applied early in December.
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Hi all!
I've also been feeling like there's very little info out there (probably because most of the programs are so new). I thought I'd share my stats as well.
I've applied to:
NYU: MS, Data Science
NYU: MS, Applied Statistics for Social Science Research
Columbia: MS, Data Science
Brown: MS, Data Science
Duke: MS, Interdisciplinary Data Science
University of Rochester: MS, Data Science
University of San Francisco: MS, Data Science (previously MS, Analytics)
So far I've been accepted USF and UofR with a 15% and 60% tuition scholarship respectively.
Just for reference...
Undergraduate: University of Rochester (explains the large UofR scholarship
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Majors: 1) Brain & Cognitive Science 2) Psychology
GPA: 1) BCS: 3.98, 2) Psychology 4.00
GRE: 163 (84%) Q, 167 (98%), 4.0 AW
Relevant Courses: The Science of Programming (Java), Statistics for the Social Sciences, Calculus I & II, Linear Algebra
Other things:
- I've completed Coursera's Data Science Certificate (via John's Hopkins) which is taught in R
- I have 3 years of research/evaluation experience across the public and private sector. Currently, I'm a Data Consultant at a market research firm where I work with clients in the marketing and technology industry to scope, execute, analyze, and present results of custom data projects. I know that's a lot of buzz words, but basically it's a lot of survey analytics and client presentations.
I was actually planning on waiting until next year to apply to programs as I am just now taking Linear Algebra at night and was planning on taking Multivariate Calculus in the fall to complete the prereqs that most programs have. I've been completely surprised to already receive several offers and I extremely excited (and also quite nervous) to start somewhere in the Fall. If I'm being honest, I am a bit scared that most students in these programs will have heavy CS and Stats backgrounds and that I am looking at a very steep learning curve. It's nice to see another psych major over here!
Fall 2018 Data Science/Analytics Applicants
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@feed.the.beat Congratulations!! USC is an awesome program!