you could try sending Peter Fisher at Columbia an e-mail. I haven't received anything in hard copy yet but he confirmed my admission via e-mail yesterday. I didn't receive the invitation for the open house either, so I wouldn't worry about it. It's not over until it's over :--)

Peter Fisher also confirmed that I am accepted. Send him an email, he responds very quickly.

Peter Fisher confirmed my admission too. To end all discussion about the open house day, I'll copy-paste the e-mail.Dear Admitted Student:Congratulations on your acceptance to Columbia University's School ofEngineering and Applied Science! The Admitted Students Open House will beheld this Thursday, April 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the DavisAuditorium of the Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical ScienceResearch (CEPSR). For directions to campus, please visithttp://www.columbia.edu/cu/aboutcolumbia/maps.htmlThis event will serve as a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with otheradmitted students, current students, faculty, and administrators. You willalso have an opportunity to visit your academic department and tour thecampus. Additionally, you are invited to attend a graduate student socialfrom 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.If you plan to attend this event, please reply to this email by Tuesday,April 1, send email to seasgradmit@columbia.edu or call (212) 854-6438 andprovide the following information:Name:Department:Degree Level:We look forward to seeing you at the Open House this Thursday, April 3!Have a nice day!Tiffany M. SimonAssistant Dean, Office of Graduate Student ServicesThe Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied ScienceColumbia University, 524 S.W. Mudd500 West 120 Street, MC 4708New York, NY 10027Phone: (212) 854-6438 Fax: (212) 854-5900

Peter Fisher replied back to my email inquiry also.....but the email wasn't positive as far as the news was concered . Soo I guess my initial decision of joing UC's Fin Math program after all has been confirmed....UC here I come...... Anyone else joing UC this fall???

Hi,how do Columbia (MSFE) and Chicago (MS fin. math.) compare head-to-head? those are the only 2 admits i have so far...thanx. please feel free to send a private message if you prefer that!

I did received the Admitted Student Open House, too. And another email about the activities in SEAS.But I have not got the official admission letter. I sent email to the admission office, no response. I called them, only voice message. I think it should be in the process of the paper work. But why does it take so long? Upset because of no official letter.

got emails from NYU and Columbia, definitely positive response although they said the official mails will be in the letter box soon. I think the official letters are just formality and shouldn't worry anyone too much.CMU also gave me a telephone interview and admission was granted on the spot; although, of course, official letter will come later.it's so hard to choose.... would definitely want to go to CMU but the cost is simply way too high.... *sigh*

While we're on the subject, can anyone comment on the quality of instruction at NYU's Courant Institute?Will be taking classes in both the FinMath and PureMath areas, so I'd like to hear about what current and past studentsthought of profs, classes, or anything that I should be aware of as an incoming grad student.Thanks,