Hi All,
I am a Masters student in a top 5 CS department in USA (think MIT / Princeton / Harvard / Stanford / Caltech), and I'm interested in applying to NYU / Columbia for the MFE program.
From talking to friends in financial services, I am being told that going from my current university to NYU would be like a downgradation of my qualifications, and it would be difficult for me to justify my decision to any recruiter [PS: No offense to NYU, I am simply stating what a friend of mine (VP@bulge']VP @ bulge bracket) told me. On the other hand, Columbia has a much better brand name & hence a greater sellability with respect to placements.
Is there anyone with more knowledge of NYU / Columbia, who can share their opinion ?
Thanks !
Shweta
I am a Masters student in a top 5 CS department in USA (think MIT / Princeton / Harvard / Stanford / Caltech), and I'm interested in applying to NYU / Columbia for the MFE program.
From talking to friends in financial services, I am being told that going from my current university to NYU would be like a downgradation of my qualifications, and it would be difficult for me to justify my decision to any recruiter [PS: No offense to NYU, I am simply stating what a friend of mine (VP@bulge']VP @ bulge bracket) told me. On the other hand, Columbia has a much better brand name & hence a greater sellability with respect to placements.
Is there anyone with more knowledge of NYU / Columbia, who can share their opinion ?
Thanks !
Shweta