Tell us more about yourself?
My name is Jeremy Hazan. I was born and brought up in Paris. I conducted my bachelor's degree at the University of Paris from 2016 to 2020 in applied and engineering mathematics. I did a summer program at Harvard University in cryptography during my bachelor's in 2018. This experience is one of the main reasons I wanted to study in the US. I saw the difference in the US education system, so I applied to many different schools. I got accepted to a dual master's degree at Cornell Tech, between Cornell University and Technion University. Its primary purpose is to apply information science and information systems to health tech.
Why have you chosen Cornell?
It was a significant decision for me because there were two main factors that I wanted to have. The first one is to experience the city and have convenient access to it from the campus, as I believe it helps with job searching and networking. The second is that my program has a very intensive balance between traditional academia, product and venture building, so a deep entrepreneurial mindset is important for me.
So, tell us something about the admission process. How was it for you?
It was a bit different for me in Covid times as most schools required a GMAT or GRE test for a post-grad degree. Today, it's a bit different as some schools might need the score, and for some others, it might be optional. The preparation for admission lies in four fundamental steps. The first one is the testing, whether GRE or the GMAT. The second focuses on building a very strong academic file. The third part is about writing the most authentic and genuine personal statements, and the last is the English part that most US universities require.
What did you experience at Cornell?
It's a very different experience being in the city on campus to being in the countryside. I have a powerful attachment to the city of New York and being there was vital for me as we were in the middle of the pandemic. Cornell is a fascinating university as it is incredibly diverse in both the program's and students' backgrounds.
Any advice you would like to give?
Focus on the long-term vision, not the short-term ones. Entering an exciting program and prestigious university in the US is a tremendous step into more significant accomplishments in your life and means having a broader network and experiences. It's necessary to have good grades, but it's more important to interact with the other students, faculty, and researchers on campus.
Thanks for taking the time Jeremy. It was really nice talking to you!