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  1. Andy Nguyen

    Interview : Acceptance Ratio

    Some historical data Admission Statistics from MFE Programs
  2. Andy Nguyen

    Is R Necessary? (Generally Speaking)

    Been a long time. How's life?
  3. Andy Nguyen

    Rutgers MQF About Chance of Finding Jobs

    The most effective method is networking and having a program with a big and active alum network is key. Just do your research to find one with such.
  4. Andy Nguyen

    Quantnet C++

    We started the online cert in 2011 and have thousands students use the cert to satisfy programming requirement at many programs. When they went to those programs, they did really well in programming courses so the results are there. I haven't heard of any instance where a program does not accept...
  5. Andy Nguyen

    Quantnet C++

    I have witnessed countless students who successfully completed the first course and some the advanced course. Many have said that this is the best C++ course they ever taken (online or in class). They all achieve a level of maturity in term of how to approach programming methodically. This will...
  6. Andy Nguyen

    What are people doing to pass the time between applying and hearing back...

    https://quantnet.com/threads/10-things-you-can-do-while-waiting-for-admissions-result.8766/
  7. Andy Nguyen

    C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

    Fixed that wrong links. It should work now.
  8. Andy Nguyen

    Supported Compilers

    @currentipnis You can use a virtual machine (Parallels, VMWare, etc) and install Windows with Visual Studio on it and save yourself a lot of headache.
  9. Andy Nguyen

    Mark Joshi's guide: What do quants do?

    The guide is in the QuantNet master reading list https://quantnet.com/threads/master-reading-list-for-quants-mfe-financial-engineering-students.535/
  10. Andy Nguyen

    WSJ: In Battle to Recruit New Quants, Hedge Funds Outpay Banks

    This WSJ article refers the data collected by Baruch MFE graduates.
  11. Andy Nguyen

    Everything you need to pick MFE programs

    I changed it for OP.
  12. Andy Nguyen

    Lehigh University - MS in Financial Engineering

    Upcoming MFE webinars Every Friday between 9 and noon https://lehigh.zoom.us/j/6782010181 Follow the MS in Financial Engineering Program Upcoming / Past Events MS in Financial Engineering Program Website Podcast LinkedIn Page Twitter Instagram The program takes full advantage of the...
  13. Andy Nguyen

    2020 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    Check with them. I can't talk for them other than we use the same reporting criteria for all programs participating in the rankings.
  14. Andy Nguyen

    2020 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    Without going into details (I will kill you if I tell you sort of thing), suffice to say that we have some minimum threshold and safeguards in place to make sure our rankings represent the most comprehensive comparison between programs that the prospective students can rely on. It will never be...
  15. Andy Nguyen

    2020 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    Good point. The rate is reported by QuantNet from raw data provided by the programs (size of graduating class, number of students with jobs at graduation and 3 months later). We have done that since the last few rankings.
  16. Andy Nguyen

    2020 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    We are pleased to announce the release of our QuantNet 2020 Rankings of Financial Engineering programs, to be available online at 9AM EST on Dec 16th. Please turn on push notification and like this first post so you can instantly get notified when the rankings is live. You can enable the push...
  17. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    The 2020 QuantNet MFE rankings will be released when it's ready and soon. We raise the bars for inclusion in the rankings every year and the 2020 promises to be the best so far. We can't wait to release it and hope you love it too.
  18. Andy Nguyen

    QuantNet online course - An Intuition-Based Options Primer for Financial Engineering - Enrollment open

    Not at all. You just have to make sure you can plan your schedule to do both course at the same time. We have many C++ graduates who took the Options course to get a better intuition so they can do better during interviews for jobs/internship.
  19. Andy Nguyen

    Lawsuit put OPT for F1 students in jeopardy

    Directors of every MFE program will want to talk to you about it. Getting qualified domestic candidates interested and applied would be their top priority.
  20. Andy Nguyen

    Lawsuit put OPT for F1 students in jeopardy

    Google Stephen Miller for more information.
  21. Andy Nguyen

    Lawsuit put OPT for F1 students in jeopardy

    This case is of most interest to many of our QuantNet audience here since most of them will need to get OPT for internship and post graduation job opportunities. This case may eliminate the OPT program causing extreme hardship or virtually impossible to get a job after their MFE degree...
  22. Andy Nguyen

    2020 Quantnet Ranking

    That's no longer true as of today :) The 2020 ranking will be released in December, exact date TBD.
  23. Andy Nguyen

    Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students

    We ought to redo this master reading list soon since it was first created years ago and there are many updated versions of books. Some may already be outdated.
  24. Andy Nguyen

    Need Advice On Recording Lecture Videos

    @Ken Abbott Let us know how you get on with this. Look forward to seeing the results if available.
  25. Andy Nguyen

    Completing a part-time PhD: Yay or Nay?

    I was in a PhD program once and there was an old guy that seemed to study there forever. Was told that he did all his courses and just working his dissertation. He has kids and wife coming in few days a week. Seemed very miserable. 2 years later, I left to do my MFE and he was still there...
  26. Andy Nguyen

    QuantNet online course - An Intuition-Based Options Primer for Financial Engineering - Enrollment open

    Educational requirements: knowledge of calculus and elementary knowledge of probability; programming knowledge not required, but useful.
  27. Andy Nguyen

    QuantNet online course - An Intuition-Based Options Primer for Financial Engineering - Enrollment open

    Dear Friends, The online course An Intuition-Based Options Primer for Financial Engineering: Model-independent relationships vs. Black-Scholes created by Prof. Dan Stefanica and offered by QuantNet will open for enrollment on September 30. The course covers topics directly relevant to quant...
  28. Andy Nguyen

    No finance knowledge needed for quant jobs?

    The article below cites Marcos Lopez de Prado as saying that crowd-sourcing the problem to thousands of data scientist is the way of the future. Do you agree with the premise of this article? https://news.efinancialcareers.com/uk-en/3002106/big-data-jobs-finance
  29. Andy Nguyen

    Need Advice On Recording Lecture Videos

    I vote for Camtasia as well. There are many less expensive or free software to do what you want but many online training courses use Camtasia. QuantNet C++ courses by @Daniel Duffy and the Options course by @dstefan used Camtasia for the video lectures.
  30. Andy Nguyen

    How Quantnet's C++ certificates got me a job on Wall Street

    It is open 24/7 and we have people from all over the world joining every single day.
  31. Andy Nguyen

    Retaking Certificate

    Almost everyone who has done all the work will do well enough to pass and earn the certificate.
  32. Andy Nguyen

    Prof. Emeritus Mark Rubinstein, financial engineering pioneer, passes away

    Mark Rubinstein, a finance professor emeritus whose work had a profound impact on Wall Street by forever changing how financial assets are created and priced, died May 9 in Tiburon, California. He was 74. Rubinstein, who retired in 2012 after nearly 40 years on the University of California...
  33. Andy Nguyen

    CMU or work a year and Princeton

    My advice applies if you have a job lined up or can get one by school starts. Princeton likes to admit applicants with some work exp so their advice makes sense for them.
  34. Andy Nguyen

    CMU or work a year and Princeton

    You are still very young. Working a year and then go back to school will give you the big advantage of knowing exactly what skills you need and how the theory applies to real world. If you can get in a program now, you will have a better chance with the additional work experience. Lot of others...
  35. Andy Nguyen

    CMU MSCF Reviews Deleted

    The reviews were deleted by its original authors for whatever reason. It was disappointing to say the least. I know it takes a lot of effort to write a review, specially the unprompted reviews.
  36. Andy Nguyen

    UCB MFE Review of UC Berkeley MFE program

    If it is happening at programs with hands on directors like this, imagine how it is playing at other programs where career service is non-existent.
  37. Andy Nguyen

    Retaking Certificate

    Hi With re enrollment you will only pay $1200 and will get a fresh 16 weeks. You can reenroll at any time. The link is Online Invoice Payment 1200 for Amount and reenrollment for Notes.
  38. Andy Nguyen

    What books are you currently reading?

    Here is another one that I'm currently reading. Autobiography is my favorite genre, it seems. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Broker-Robert-Moses-Fall/dp/0394480767?tag=quantfinaneng-20
  39. Andy Nguyen

    MFE enrollment at the age of 31

    Many of my cohorts and I entered the MFE program at in our 30s about 10 years ago and successfully transitioned into this field. So age is nothing but just a number. The time may has changed and probably the specific skills/knowledge are evolving as well. Just make sure you enroll in a program...
  40. Andy Nguyen

    NYU MSMF NYU Mathematics in Finance Admission Results

    https://math.nyu.edu/people/profiles/YANG_Deane.html
  41. Andy Nguyen

    Is being extroverted vital for success in the financial industry?

    That's the name of the game. You got it.
  42. Andy Nguyen

    Cornell FE Cornell M.FinEng

    Send the program an email to see if they can reconsider you for Fall 2019 instead.
  43. Andy Nguyen

    What does a Quant do?

    We have some ebooks that answer that same question and more on our master reading list (a link is in my signature). Enjoy that.
  44. Andy Nguyen

    Real analysis

    Baby Rudin came to mind.
  45. Andy Nguyen

    Baruch MFE

    I dont have first hand experience with Baruch other pre-mfe courses that are offered at their campus. I run the C++ courses online here that is part of the pre-mfe program and I am responsible for many aspect of c++ courses. I am often the first person who students contact for any porblem. I...
  46. Andy Nguyen

    Yes, there are few info on the program since it's rarely discussed here. Maybe reach out to...

    Yes, there are few info on the program since it's rarely discussed here. Maybe reach out to current/past students of the program on LinkedIn to see if they can provide any insight.
  47. Andy Nguyen

    Thanking Andy

    Appreciate the kind words @Michsund but I only provide a platform and the QuantNet community is as good as the people contributing to it. That means YOU GUYS. So I just hope you guys utilize the tools and introduce QuantNet to other people. It means a lot to me if all the applicants fill in the...
  48. Andy Nguyen

    USC Admission

    @Junping Chen @idkmyname can you guys add your timeline to the Tracker? Thank you
  49. Andy Nguyen

    2019 MFE admission roll call

    As admission decisions start to come in, let's get a tradition going here so we can share the programs we applied, the admits/rejects we received and the program we are ultimately joining. Let's keep the format uniform and discussions on their separate programs threads. Please share details on...
  50. Andy Nguyen

    COMPARE MSFM@UChicago V.S. MAFN@Columbia

    Yes, would be really useful if you can share it on the Tracker. Thanks.
  51. Andy Nguyen

    Is being extroverted vital for success in the financial industry?

    @Joy Pathak shared his experience when he was an MFE student and networking was a reason he got in the door. He is very extroverted by the way. https://quantnet.com/threads/how-to-get-your-dream-quant-internship.10053/
  52. Andy Nguyen

    USC Admission

    Should take about 50+ days according to the Tracker info. There are few entries for USC MFE so please enter your timeline. https://quantnet.com/tracker/?program_id=45&order=application_updated&direction=desc
  53. Andy Nguyen

    Princeton MFin interviews 2019 Fall

    I only see about a dozen entries for the Princeton program entering 2019. Can you guys add your timeline there (if you haven't) so we can compare progress? https://quantnet.com/tracker/?program_id=8&order=application_updated&direction=desc Thanks much.
  54. Andy Nguyen

    New to quantnet; would appreciate advice

    Learn to code well. It will be the key open the doors to many opportunities beyond these master programs since the trend is more technical hand on skills.
  55. Andy Nguyen

    Columbia MFE Columbia MFE admissions results

    Check the Tracker as well. It has all the latest admission status from QuantNet members. https://quantnet.com/tracker/
  56. Andy Nguyen

    Quantnet competition

    They are using 6 months after graduation which helps everyone get close to 100%. On contrary, we use only 3 months after graduation in our ranking methodology.
  57. Andy Nguyen

    Computer Science major is hot again

    Very interesting read. Let me know what you think of this. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/technology/computer-science-courses-college.html
  58. Andy Nguyen

    Top 2019 H1B visa occupations

    The following is list of top 50 H1B visa occupations from myvisajobs. The footnote said data is from 2017 so not sure the accuracy of this but it's not surprising that the majority H1B visa is technical jobs.
  59. Andy Nguyen

    NYU Tandon MFE NYU Tandon MFE admissions thread

    @nicolalove @OriginalThinker @Ultimate Cheese Please add your timelines for your applications to the Tracker if you can. Thank you https://quantnet.com/tracker/
  60. Andy Nguyen

    NYU Tandon MFE NYU Tandon MFE admissions thread

    Check results on Tracker https://quantnet.com/tracker/
  61. Andy Nguyen

    A Survey of Master’s Programs in Risk Management in the US.

    Thank you Ken for sharing your paper with QuantNet. I'm going to send it out to our memberships at large. This is the first paper that I'm aware of that takes a close look at risk management MS programs.
  62. Andy Nguyen

    That is correct.

    That is correct.
  63. Andy Nguyen

    Advice needed to start a career as a quant

    https://quantnet.com/threads/master-reading-list-for-quants-mfe-financial-engineering-students.535/
  64. Andy Nguyen

    Advice needed to start a career as a quant

    The reading list on my signature would be a good place to start exploring different specialties of this quant finance space.
  65. Andy Nguyen

    Breaking Bad TV show

    I actually flew to Albuquerque with my wife to do a tour of BB and drive 4 hours to Four Points Monument. It is an interesting state to visit.
  66. Andy Nguyen

    Breaking Bad TV show

    And I got some good stuff to bring home.
  67. Andy Nguyen

    Breaking Bad TV show

    I saw it twice. Guess where I am now.
  68. Andy Nguyen

    Breaking Bad TV show

    Anyone here us a fan of the above show or its spinoff Better Call Saul?
  69. Andy Nguyen

    Registered Nurse Thinking About Switching Careers and Entering a MS in Financial Engineering program

    There are industries that pay more than finance. Think AI, tech, etc but you gotta be top of the game. You can't just thinking getting an MFE degree and then money will follow. Many people realize it a year and 100K too late.
  70. Andy Nguyen

    GRE Verbal score

    If you got your undergrad in the US, it is not as high a factor as someone whose bachelor degree is not from an English language system.
  71. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    I can hardly see a scenario when we are ordered to hand over such info given the nature of the forum. Moreover, the personal data we keep is so minimal that it's impossible to reveal anyone's identity.
  72. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    There is a historical table of admission stats gathered over the years at Admission Statistics from MFE Programs It may be updated in the future.
  73. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    I like to point out a finer thing in our 2019 rankings methodology is that in the survey we specifically request data for full-time admission and placement stats. This helps ensure better comparison between programs which may also explain some subtle changes from last year rankings. We already...
  74. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    That's something we will look into. It makes more sense for us to do specific regional rankings which is why we decided to do US-only programs this year instead of including Canadian programs as in the past.
  75. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    The QuantNet 2019 Rankings of Financial Engineering programs is now available online. You access the rankings at the link below https://quantnet.com/mfe-programs-rankings/
  76. Andy Nguyen

    2019 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    We are pleased to announce the release of our QuantNet 2019 Rankings of Financial Engineering programs, to be available online at 9AM EST on Dec 4th. New and improved, the 2019 rankings will include several new programs and focus entirely on US-based programs. Please turn on push notification...
  77. Andy Nguyen

    The Master Happy Birthday thread

    Maybe we are much older now and don't need another reminder of that? ;)
  78. Andy Nguyen

    CMU MSCF Mentioning Quantnet C++ Certification on MSCF Application

    Term completed should be the date of your completion. It is on your cert. Skip the credit hour if it is optional or put N/A if required.
  79. Andy Nguyen

    CMU MSCF Mentioning Quantnet C++ Certification on MSCF Application

    The numerical score. If you have a distinction, mention that as well.
  80. Andy Nguyen

    CMU MSCF Mentioning Quantnet C++ Certification on MSCF Application

    Our course is pretty well-known and many CMU MSCF students have taken it over the years. The course is offered by the Baruch MFE program. There isn't any course number so you can skip it if optional. Since it's pass/fail course, it makes sense to provide the grade you received. Good luck with...
  81. Andy Nguyen

    Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students

    There are now courses in that track offered by various programs. You may as well look into Data Science Master program since MFE is a short program so you won't learn much by taking a course or two.
  82. Andy Nguyen

    UCB MFE UCB MFE Admission Results Discussion

    Just a reminder for anyone who hasn't added their UCB MFE timeline as well as other program timelines to our Tracker. This is hugely helpful to everyone tracking their own application. Applications
  83. Andy Nguyen

    Hi, thanks for the message. I would love to get more reviews and i have tried various approaches...

    Hi, thanks for the message. I would love to get more reviews and i have tried various approaches over the years. There is little incentive for students to write a review, even it helps our readers tremendously. If you have other ideas, I'm all ears.
  84. Andy Nguyen

    Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students

    I removed the duplicate. Thanks for letting me know.
  85. Andy Nguyen

    Please use the remaining time to complete as much as possible and discuss your best option with...

    Please use the remaining time to complete as much as possible and discuss your best option with your TA when you are near the end. It will make much sense then.
  86. Andy Nguyen

    MFE Application - Low Undergrad Math Marks

    Do’s and Don’ts of MFE Applications
  87. Andy Nguyen

    Does anyone still have access to quant program application tracker?

    Nobody has added any new entries yet since the Tracker was not available until recently. Maybe you can be one to start it up again.
  88. Andy Nguyen

    Does anyone still have access to quant program application tracker?

    I just updated it and you should be able to do it now. More to come.
  89. Andy Nguyen

    Does anyone still have access to quant program application tracker?

    You can still do so via the Filter on the right. Just enter the username in the Created by and it will show the same thing.
  90. Andy Nguyen

    Does anyone still have access to quant program application tracker?

    @sarahwang @Joseph Shamsian The Tracker is available now in its early beta stage. Check it out and let me know if there is any bug or missing features.
  91. Andy Nguyen

    Toughest Interview Questions

    Not really quant questions but surely you will get these. Hopefully you can make good use out of it.
  92. Andy Nguyen

    ASA Actuary to Quant Finance?

    You can actually highlight relevant skills and work experience from it. I think you should use them to your benefit. Quant finance is pretty multi-disciplinary and not a one-track field like most people believe.
  93. Andy Nguyen

    Quantitative Analyst vs. Quantitative Researcher vs. Quantitative Trading Analyst

    If you are a fresh MFE graduate and this is your first job, it will be really how good a deal the director can get for you (in good programs usually). When you change jobs, you will have a better idea of how much peers in similar roles make across the market and can better deal with employers...
  94. Andy Nguyen

    DIY your application or?

    Most people that are in the US self-apply, specially if you already did your undergrad here. There could be a whole industry for people in China to apply for college and that may extend to the MFE programs as well but it's not a big part of it from what I can tell. Looks like if you are done...
  95. Andy Nguyen

    Engineering PhD student seeking a Quant career

    Here is a good place to start. It takes time but the quant field is large and there is lot of specific roles with its own specific skillsets. Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students
  96. Andy Nguyen

    C++: Walter Savitch

    It depends. It would take a while to go through if you want to do all of the coding exercise there. Try it and you can find out your own pace after a month.
  97. Andy Nguyen

    Unable to use features in a post

    You need to toggle the BB code button (the wheel button on the right most above the input box).
  98. Andy Nguyen

    Student body

    Reasons are many, some you already mentioned. Graduate STEM programs have lot of international students, many from China. WSJ - Why So Many Chinese Students Come to the U.S.
  99. Andy Nguyen

    Masters degree advice

    Besides demonstrating your genuine interest in quant finance by a project of some short, it would be important to explain it in your application. Stochastic is an important course in MFE so showing some interest and knowledge is a plus. Your profile probably has a lot of checkboxes clicked...
  100. Andy Nguyen

    Does anyone still have access to quant program application tracker?

    Which one do you refer to? The MFE rankings?
  101. Andy Nguyen

    Profile assessment: fixed income trader who wants to learn more advanced math

    You can self study, do a part-time at night at a local MFE program. You sound like you want to improve yourself and do not want to be left behind since finance is getting more and more technical, high advanced math. Basically, MFE is more or less a way for most students to get into the door. If...
  102. Andy Nguyen

    Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students

    @pingu what your suggestions? Newer versions of the books on the list or entirely new categories?
  103. Andy Nguyen

    Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students

    @rohitr you are not supposed to complete the entire list. Just pick any section of interest and go as deep as you need or want. @Beep Boop i have fixed a few files. there are other attachments that have gone missing after 11 years so I will fix if i can or remove them.
  104. Andy Nguyen

    Does anyone still have access to quant program application tracker?

    Sarah, The Tracker is being updated and will be available again soon.
  105. Andy Nguyen

    Skill Set Required To Become Quant

    The list of books is here Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students
  106. Andy Nguyen

    Tiny Thing that has been Confusing Me

    Was just a testing tool for us. Has little meaningful besides that.
  107. Andy Nguyen

    Matlab code - Vasicek yield curve fitting, Various bond price models available

    Yes, it seems certain old files are missing. probably due to server moving years ago.
  108. Andy Nguyen

    Does it matter what school you go to?

    There are many successful professional in finance coming from state and public colleges. Many members here can tell you that.
  109. Andy Nguyen

    Chances of me being a quant?

    Finance is not the only career option for ambitious young men and women these days. Tech and other industries have huge draw. Volcker has been major factor where regulation has been emphasized more but with the rule repeal, the days of exotic derivatives products may come back. We'll see.
  110. Andy Nguyen

    Chances of me being a quant?

    It would help you a great deal if you spend sometimes reading about the industry and what each role entails so you can better answer during interview like what Ken asked. A lack of industry research is one of the biggest downfalls for new entrees to the field. You can get much of what you need...
  111. Andy Nguyen

    My chance in MFE without math/stat background?

    Realistically, no but you can get yourself a better chance by working a few years, getting a few online courses in math, C++, probability, calculus. It's doable.
  112. Andy Nguyen

    Stony Brook Quant Finance Graduate Program

    Stony Brook is already listed on the Tracker but has very few data points. Usually, applicants enter the data themselves but gently asking them to afd their timelines and results here is a great way to jump start.
  113. Andy Nguyen

    Stony Brook Quant Finance Graduate Program

    Would love to see more entries of applicants applying to Stony Brook in the Tracker Tracker | QuantNet Community Curiously, there isn't many of them, the latest from 2014. If anyone know the recent batch of applicants who are members here, I would strongly ask them to add their profiles to the...
  114. Andy Nguyen

    Go to Grad School, or take Job Offer?

    @TehRaio is right. Work experience is very valuable so get it whenever you can. If you later decide to go back to school, it will give you a leg up when it comes to understanding, real life application, salary compensation, everything.
  115. Andy Nguyen

    Homework (HW) grades

    https://quantnet.com/quiz
  116. Andy Nguyen

    Plan 2020

    Do’s and Don’ts of MFE Applications You have an uphill battle to increase GPA so focus on what's important.
  117. Andy Nguyen

    Quant Youtube blogger

    Also do a search on Quantnet for "a day in the life of" as title. You will find some samples to read.
  118. Andy Nguyen

    Quant Youtube blogger

    Financial engineering is a niche field and with it, there isn't much to read or watch. Have you read the "My life as a quant" from the master list? Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students
  119. Andy Nguyen

    Prof. Ken Abbott retiring from Wall Street to join academia

    I have the honor of knowing @Ken Abbott through his valuable contribution to our QuantNet community and met with him through various occasions many years ago. I know that many generations of MFE students from various programs got to know him as well. His posts have inspired and educated many of...
  120. Andy Nguyen

    Quant Youtube blogger

    I happen to know Dimitris as a member here years ago when he did his MFE at Michigan. The reason that you aren't likely to find many working quants hanging out on Youtube as they aren't at liberty to discuss their work or career until they become a freelancer.
  121. Andy Nguyen

    UCB MFE UCB MFE Admission Results Discussion

    Nothing on the Tracker yet?
  122. Andy Nguyen

    CMU Round 2

    I've been looking at the Tracker to see if anyone updates their status on round 2. Let me know if anything new comes up. Thnks
  123. Andy Nguyen

    Undergrad CMU vs UCB vs Cornell vs Rice

    There probably some US News rankings of undergrad CS program that you can use. I'm not familiar with either of them but both are top notch universities.
  124. Andy Nguyen

    Undergrad CMU vs UCB vs Cornell vs Rice

    Get into the best CS undergrad program you can and discuss about MFE 4 years later. It will keep your options open later on.
  125. Andy Nguyen

    Free C++ Matlab VBA Python code for derivatives pricing

    https://doc.lagout.org/programmation/Multi-Language/The%20Heston%20Model%20and%20Its%20Extensions%20in%20MATLAB%20and%20C%23%20%5BRouah%202013-09-03%5D.pdf
  126. Andy Nguyen

    GaTech QCF Georgia Tech QCF Admission Results

    Hi guys, I've seen very few data points for the GaTech QCF program in the Tracker, leading to the incorrect impression that few people apply there. If you haven't done so, can you please add your timeline at that program and others so we can all share our timeline/result? Tracker | QuantNet...
  127. Andy Nguyen

    Quantamental roles

    In a nutshell, your end goal is to get into a program, get some street creds from working on the Street for a few years and come back home. It's not a bad plan at all. To do that, the brand name of the program will be less important than the names of the employers you will be working for after...
  128. Andy Nguyen

    NCSU MFM NCSU MFM Review

    Here are the latest reviews in case you haven't seen them. Any input from current students or alumni of the program are greatly appreciated. North Carolina State University Financial Mathematics program
  129. Andy Nguyen

    COMPARE CMU MSCF vs Columbia MFE

    For everyone who already decided the program they will join in Fall 2018, please take a second to check the box Will Join in the Tracker so we all know who is coming and can form study group. Thanks
  130. Andy Nguyen

    Let's get QuantNet Facebook page 4000 likes

    3911 now. 89 more to go :)
  131. Andy Nguyen

    COMPARE CMU MSCF vs Columbia MFE

    I definitely agree with you but you know how hard it is to get reviews from students, specially if they are not happy. Who wants to admit that they make a huge mistake going to a program for whatever reason and realize the reality is not as good as the website indicates and they couldn't get a...
  132. Andy Nguyen

    COMPARE CMU MSCF vs Columbia MFE

    The lack of information has been the norm as long as MFE programs exist. Very few programs are transparent with their statistics which is why our QuantNet MFE rankings have been providing crucial missing data.
  133. Andy Nguyen

    COMPARE CMU MSCF vs Columbia MFE

    Thanks everyone for your contribution to the discussion. I find it very important that we share what we learn about each program, from any source so any misinformation can be spotted and clarified. I saw that many of you already got very credible insight on the career services situation. Great...
  134. Andy Nguyen

    Let's get QuantNet Facebook page 4000 likes

    I need your help. We are so close to 4,000 likes on Facebook. Currently at 3,904 now. If you haven't liked or followed, please do so. This is a way for us to reach out to more people who may be interested in our field of study and industry. Link here QuantNet Facebook page
  135. Andy Nguyen

    Georgia Tech QCF

    Please add your timelines to the Tracker whenever you can. That will help a lot in cases like this so we know how many applied to Georgia Tech and how many got offer, etc.
  136. Andy Nguyen

    Georgia Tech QCF

    I see. So just gauging your interest and intention. Here is how my logic goes, you can apply it where applicable. If you applied elsewhere and already got results, you should know by now where you will go unless GA is your top choice or you have no other admit. If you already make up your mind...
  137. Andy Nguyen

    How important is school location to where you actually want to work?

    Targeting CA job market may be your competitive advantage since Wall Street is a real magnet. I would caution about thinking cost of living in the LA area is cheaper. May be true now but who knows in a year or two. But congrats on the offers @Matt A . It's better to have a choice.
  138. Andy Nguyen

    Georgia Tech QCF

    Did you guys apply there and got an admit?
  139. Andy Nguyen

    Top-tier MFE program or quantitative trader job

    Yes, your job offer in in Asia. To break into top jobs in the US, you need to go to a program here. My advice still stands, you can benefit from working a few years. If you later decide to move up or to the US, your choice of school may be different. If you target a certain kind of job, the best...
  140. Andy Nguyen

    Top-tier MFE program or quantitative trader job

    You can always get into the same program later with more relevant experience. The reversal may not be true. I would advise to get relevant work experience first and as often as you can so you focus on learning the things important to the real world.
  141. Andy Nguyen

    What books are you currently reading?

    Maybe I'm at a different phrase than many members here but this is what I read and found extremely enlightening. And I'm married longer than most here ;) The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts: Gary Chapman: 9780802412713: Amazon.com: Books
  142. Andy Nguyen

    COMPARE UT MMF V.S. Waterloo MQF

    Are you able to go visit both programs, go sit in the classroom and talk to students, faculty? Usually you will come to a clear decision quickly. A trip would be a good investment instead of picking blindly and got stuck with a program that you regret many years later.
  143. Andy Nguyen

    A salary question

    I'm sure many will jump on it. Biggest hurdle would be whether this is a H1B sponsor job or not.
  144. Andy Nguyen

    VBA code for Theta of a european Call

    I did something similar years ago. Take a look, plug in the appropriate numbers in the theta call function and see if it gives the expected answer. Then double check your formula. How to create UDF in Excel using C# and Visual Studio 2008
  145. Andy Nguyen

    please post your question on the public forum. It would be the best way to solicit input from...

    please post your question on the public forum. It would be the best way to solicit input from multiple members.
  146. Andy Nguyen

    Cornell FE Any news about this program?

    No rejection means there is still a chance. Dont give up.
  147. Andy Nguyen

    All 2018 MFE Applicants thread

    Hi all, There are various threads of applicants to different programs so I thought it's a good idea to get to know everyone who is applying for Fall/Spring 2018 admission to any MFE/Math Finance/Quant programs. Let's introduce ourselves and get to know one another. We may become future...
  148. Andy Nguyen

    NYU Tandon MFE NYU Tandon School of Engineering - MS in Financial Engineering

    This is really good, constructive feedback with concrete examples of how the program can improve on.
  149. Andy Nguyen

    hi there, the latest tuition was provided to us by the Cornell program in our 2018 MFE rankings...

    hi there, the latest tuition was provided to us by the Cornell program in our 2018 MFE rankings. Do you have any info or suggestion that it is not correct or up to date? I will update if so.
  150. Andy Nguyen

    CMU MSCF CMU MSCF Admission results

    Congrats to those who got in. Just a quick reminder that it's massively useful for all of our audience if you can spend a few minutes to add your timelines to the Tracker. Not just for the CMU program, but for all other programs that you applied. The aggregate data is very important for current...
  151. Andy Nguyen

    How Quantnet's C++ certificates got me a job on Wall Street

    I'm very impressed of how you take advantage of what you learn and make the most out of the job opportunities presented as a result. You certainly worked really hard for it. A very well deserved congratulation is in order. I'm sure there are many other students who benefit greatly from our...
  152. Andy Nguyen

    Cornell FE Any news about this program?

    You can add the timelines anyway so you can keep track of when you should get a decision using the aggregate data. The Tracker is proven to be a good charm tool over the years. Many people got their status turn green (Admit) when they add to the Tracker ;)
  153. Andy Nguyen

    Cornell FE Any news about this program?

    Have you added your timelines to the Tracker yet?
  154. Andy Nguyen

    The money formula

    This is the book I believe https://www.amazon.com/Money-Formula-Finance-Science-Mathematicians/dp/1119358612/ Interesting thoughts @vertigo Haven't read it but I looked up the book via the above link to see the TOC. Let us know if there are new insights that the authors provide in the book that...
  155. Andy Nguyen

    Hi there, please email baruchmfe@baruch.cuny.edu with your name, date of enrollment, username...

    Hi there, please email baruchmfe@baruch.cuny.edu with your name, date of enrollment, username, etc and they can send you that letter via email.
  156. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    I do not think it is a mistake. CMU MSCF is known to be very thorough with its reporting.
  157. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    Yes as is the case for all of our rankings and explained in the methodology page. 2018 MFE Programs Rankings Methodology 29 master programs in Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Finance were surveyed from September to November 2017 on admission, placement, and career...
  158. Andy Nguyen

    Anyone on here at CMU or graduated?

    There are lot of reviews by CMU MSCF graduates who are QuantNet members. Check them out Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) at Carnegie Mellon University
  159. Andy Nguyen

    MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

    Doesn't look like you are alone @Keith Howard
  160. Andy Nguyen

    MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

    Please use this link instead MIT Master of Finance MFin program Admission Statistics from MFE Programs
  161. Andy Nguyen

    MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

    Average time until final result is 71 days for MIT MFin. There are 20 pending cases in the Tracker with average 30 days so we would see more results in about 6 more weeks. Tracker | QuantNet Community Good luck to all.
  162. Andy Nguyen

    PROGRAMMING: How to build a horse

    Is your experience similar to the below? Courtesy of the guys at How To Build A Horse With Programming (Comic) - Toggl Blog
  163. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    First of all, you looked at the internship stats, not the full-time stats. Also, notice the *ongoing placement at the bottom for FT placement. The number reported to us is correct at the time of reporting.
  164. Andy Nguyen

    QuantNet Best-selling Quant Books of 2017

    QuantNet has been compiling the annual list of best-selling quant books our members purchase every year since 2010 (see the best-selling book lists of 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010). The following list is 20 best-selling quant books of 2017 (both hard-copy and ebooks). The first ever...
  165. Andy Nguyen

    Job Search Tips

    That would be awesome @MRoss I think you can do a series here and we can make it sticky. Those materials are never outdated.
  166. Andy Nguyen

    10 Fun Quantnet Facts You May Not Know

    I met Tim in 2006-07 during a trip of their UBS trading floor in Connecticut. Their trading floor was the biggest at that time. During the tour, he popped into one of the presentations for a quick talk. I looked him up and emailed him for interview request later. Rest is history. We kept in...
  167. Andy Nguyen

    10 Fun Quantnet Facts You May Not Know

    Talk about a walk down memory lane. I hope everyone else who took the same boat with me during that period of time will remember how we built this place together. What a fun ride we had. @alain @Uncle Max @doug reich
  168. Andy Nguyen

    Laptops in 2017

    Most of my work these days are web development, server terminal, PHP and some Illustrator so I need a high resolution screen. My 2015 13" retina Macbook Pro meets the bill nicely. I haven't had a need to work in WinOS for years. I read that people complain about the latest MBP keyboard and other...
  169. Andy Nguyen

    Welcome back. Introduce yourself

    Hi guys, With the input from many long time members on QuantNet. I hope this will become the place for us to hang out, reconnect, share and compare notes. With the countless online social networks these days, it's very hard to find a comfortable zone where each of us can be frank. The other...
  170. Andy Nguyen

    Laptops in 2017

    My 13" MBP is 3 years old and I have been looking at a replacement. Apple latest MBPs do not seem like a big improvement. Maybe I should entertain the thoughts of getting something else? Maybe something like a Dell XPS 13"? @MRoss
  171. Andy Nguyen

    Baruch MFE International GPA

    Did you finalize which programs to apply yet? Be sure to share your timeline in the Tracker tool so you can track your applications with other applicants.
  172. Andy Nguyen

    MIT MFin MIT MFin Admission Discussion

    There are 11 pending applications on the Tracker now Tracker | QuantNet Community Hopefully we will have more applicants who add their status and share any update in the coming days. It's the best way to get most accurate status for the same group.
  173. Andy Nguyen

    What features would you like to see on Quantnet ?

    A networking event for working professionals who are QN members sounds like a good idea.
  174. Andy Nguyen

    What features would you like to see on Quantnet ?

    You are absolutely right @MRoss Those that graduated from MFE and currently working are our most prized audience and members. I've been thinking about ways to get them engaged; your suggestions are a good start but not enough to serve most. I think most of us working have issues we need help...
  175. Andy Nguyen

    What features would you like to see on Quantnet ?

    It's been a while so it would be interesting to hear what our members think would be a useful function to the site.
  176. Andy Nguyen

    Student t copula in Excel

    Try again.
  177. Andy Nguyen

    Can I transfer to Quantitative finance / financial engineering ?

    There is the C++ course you can take here to meet the programming requirement.
  178. Andy Nguyen

    How important are interviews for MFE program?

    Programs that have been doing the interviews for a while will have the resources to do technical interviews via phone or sometimes in person. Others that only done that recenlty will mostly use it as a chance to gauge the applicants' ability to converse in English. Many programs learn that soft...
  179. Andy Nguyen

    HELP PLEASE I KNOW NOTHING

    There are plenty of material you can get here to prepare Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students
  180. Andy Nguyen

    QuantNet Best-selling Quant Books of 2016

    Will do soon.
  181. Andy Nguyen

    C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

    Completing this course and the advanced C++ course would put you ahead of many applicants in the field. I think it will be a huge edge for you from what I've seen. Good luck.
  182. Andy Nguyen

    US immigration administration changes

    I find this interesting. I know the UK has several MFE programs for years, many of them are in our Tracker (Birkbeck, Cambridge, Cass, Imperial, LSE). I am not too familiar with their market growth or the potential for employment amidst the Brexit movement. Maybe I should look more into this if...
  183. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    We will release more relevant data when appropriate. Thanks for writing a review for the UCLA MFE program. It is much appreciated by everyone. We need more reviews from all programs if we are to take students reviews into account. Some programs have only a handful of reviews despite having...
  184. Andy Nguyen

    Happy Holidays & Thank You Andy

    Thanks everyone. QuantNet will not become what it is today without members like you guys so it's my pleasure to see it continually growing. I'm very excited about the plans we have for it in 2018. Happy Holidays and enjoy your break from work and school.
  185. Andy Nguyen

    Making An API Call Using cURL in C++

    Have you tried CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER What responses did you get using other parameters instead of FALSE? I think we would get something to work with more information.
  186. Andy Nguyen

    Microsoft Considers Adding Python as an Official Scripting Language to Excel

    This could be interesting. So we can use Python instead of VBA and open realms of opportunity. Microsoft Considers Adding Python as an Official Scripting Language to Excel
  187. Andy Nguyen

    What Quants make what money?

    As we are on the topic of money/success/happiness, I guess different people may have different or naive idea of those criteria but it's ok. If you are one of those that do not conform to mass thinking, be like Elon.
  188. Andy Nguyen

    Suggestion for a Good Finance "Funny" Book

    Last book I read was https://www.amazon.com/Elon-Musk-SpaceX-Fantastic-Future/dp/006230125X/ I'm a big fan of Tesla and Elon (judging by my avatar). I'm actually looking for something to read during the break and if you find something worthwhile, do share @MRoss
  189. Andy Nguyen

    WorldQuant University

    Anyone with more recent experience with them would like to share with our community? Would love to hear more about it.
  190. Andy Nguyen

    UT Dallas Master of Science in Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Just ran across this program while googling for "financial engineering". Seems to be a new program enrolling students for 2018. I've reached out to them and will share what I learn about it. MS Financial Engineering and Risk Management | Naveen Jindal School of Management @Ken Abbott would love...
  191. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    All the placement numbers reported are based on the last graduation cycle and concern only full-time students graduated, accepted full-time job offers at graduation and within 3 months of graduation, respectively. Programs that did not provide enough data will be denoted as NR (not ranked).
  192. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    Thanks @Mike Jones Would be nice if alumni of the Georgia Tech program can leave a review. It only has 4 reviews, the latest one on 2011. Georgia Institute of Technology Quantitative and Computational Finance (QCF) program
  193. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    The 2018 QuantNet ranking has been published online. Check it out at 2018 Rankings of Best Financial Engineering Programs
  194. Andy Nguyen

    2018 QuantNet Rankings of Financial Engineering (MFE) Programs

    The rankings have been pre-released to programs. The public release will be available tomorrow in the AM.
  195. Andy Nguyen

    What Quants make what money?

    It's relative. Are you supposed to be making more? If so, what is your benchmark?
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