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    Profile Review and Suggestions

    Looks like a good profile for QD role. Your main research focus should be on programs and which one is a good fit for your career goal. Every program has their own criteria and preference for candidates. Look beyond the application stage to see how to become a strong job candidate. This will in...
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    Road to MFE - how to prepare to maximize changes of admission

    Are you planning to apply for programs in Europe or US? What is your career goal?
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    Non-Target to MFE Possibility? (Profile Review)

    All the courses taken do not have to be completed by application time but need to be completed by admission result time. You would update the programs on the status as you complete them. Some programs would require you to complete certain courses as condition for admission. For example, CMU MSCF...
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    Advice for MFE Applications

    Don't do CQF/FRM. Don't do GRE Math subject. All you need is a high GRE Q score. Get it as high as possible and move to the next to-do item.
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    Am I making the right move? Considering Baruch MFE while working full-time

    Baruch is a good choice if you can get in. It's one of the few options for part-time in NYC area. It has low cost so I would consider it a good investment just to get in and use their alumni and career services resource. Any MFE program you join will be a very stressful to study while working...
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    How to Write the "Why FE/FM" and Career Goals Sections in Grad School Essays?

    You need to come up with more convincing reason than that. The best one should come from your research about the industry, what skillset you bring, etc. Think of a big puzzle and where you will fit in this puzzle. The more look at the puzzle by reading books, talking to practitioners and other...
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    Non-Target Undergrad: Should I aim for MFE or a Front Office First?

    Always try to get an internship or job first if you can get one. Graduate schools will always be there and with relevant experience, you will be a better applicant.
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    Non-Target to MFE Possibility? (Profile Review)

    All the baseline numbers look good (GPA, GRE, US Citizen). Your weakness is a non-STEM degree from a small college. All the courses taken are good as far as meeting the requirements. I believe you can take the next steps in preparation and target the top tier programs (Baruch, CMU). Consider...
  9. Andy Nguyen

    Need advice (Undergrad Student)

    UT Austin is a very selective public university in a tech heavy, interesting city. Definitely go there if you can. Being US citizen is a big plus. Take the C++ course (and Python course) offered here. They are top notch and very well-known in the MFE circle. A lot of people taking it because...
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    Need Help Gauging Application Standing

    There are ways to overcome low GPA. This is a good example. https://quantnet.com/threads/from-low-cgpa-to-my-dream-school-columbia-mafn-nyu-mfe-and-more.61047/
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    Rejection for Quant Trading internship

    This means even your resume ticks all the boxes, they may not have a look at it. You did nothing wrong there. I don't know how screening at that specific firm works but from reading many members, it's a game of luck or numbers. Most people who got a position because they know someone inside...
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    Is it worth my time to apply? Senior UG Ivy Math

    Assume you are US domestic student, you can boost your chance by doing C++ course and/or Python. You will be tested for those skills in all entry level quant interviews. Use your school career services and alumni network to apply. Go through the interview books, Leetcode prep (again, you need...
  13. Andy Nguyen

    Help required: Profile review

    I would suggest that you spend a significant time on program research, especially the curriculum and career path post graduation of their alumni. Everything may sound good and dandy until you dig deeper. The main objective should be if the curriculum lines up with your career goal. Many programs...
  14. Andy Nguyen

    Columbia MFE Columbia MFE Application Discussion

    You should be grateful for the closure. Imagine the agony of not knowing. This is sarcasm, of course. Best of luck at NYU.
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    Help required: Profile review

    Take a look at the Yale AM program as well. The program name literally has the AM in it.
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