Cambridge: MPhil in ACS Interview
Dear All,
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
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by yash_bitDear All,
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
Hi, there's a thread for the other 2024 MPhil applicants. Not many of us have heard back at all - might be best to talk to everyone here. What group did you apply to and what's your profile like?
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7383581
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Hi, what do you mean by linear algebra? Matrix calculations?
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by That Guy ONeeHi, what do you mean by linear algebra? Matrix calculations?
Same id like to know as well!
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by yash_bitDear All,
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
Hi! A few quick questions that id be grateful for if you could answer :
1. How many rounds of interviews did you have and how long were each?
2. Did they ask you wuestions related to the project or even random programming or mathematical questions/puzzles?
3. Do you get to choose a date for the interview or they are not flexible with the dates?
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by yash_bitDear All,
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
I had my interview for the MPhil in ACS program this January with the Professor I had mentioned on my profile (Someone I wish would advise me).
I was able to answer around 70% of the questions on : Basics of ML, Why "X" modules, Why Cambridge, Why "Research Project". But I got stuck on the last questions on Linear Algebra (Studied 3 years back).
Did I screw my admission chances up? I have not heard back from them yet. I would deeply appreciate any feedback or any possible suggestions on my current situation.
Thank you for your time
Well the same happened to me last week
But may I know did you made it through or not ? 😭
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