Yeah fair enough! I have a MechEng background and have worked in FinTech for a few years. I like to develop models and work with data, and would like to be either a ML engineer/ data scientist in tech or a quant trader in the buy-side. Money is obviously part of the decision, but I can afford all of the programs.I think you should maybe share more about your background, career aspirations, and also if money is a factor in your decision, so people will be able to help you better, even though it looks like Princeton is a clear winner here anyways. Congrats!
COMPARE Master Programs Comparison: Which quant program to choose?
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I want to hear more about your opinions about the two programs. It looks like Stevens has nearly perfect employment statistics last year. Do you guys think it's better to go to Stevens if the only thing I care about is getting a job in the US?
I want to hear more about your opinions about the two programs. It looks like Stevens has nearly perfect employment statistics last year. Do you guys think it's better to go to Stevens if the only thing I care about is getting a job in the US?
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Since it's obvious which is the best program to choose, I won't bother to say any more about that.
I also wanted to observe that all of these programs are professional masters programs, designed specifically for careers in finance. So neither the degrees nor the courses will provide much benefit for an application to a PhD program. Your PhD application will be judged primarily on the basis of your undergraduate education and letters from professors who taught you then.
On the other hand, it's not uncommon to work for a few years before applying to a PhD program in math or stats, so there's no harm in doing that.
I also wanted to observe that all of these programs are professional masters programs, designed specifically for careers in finance. So neither the degrees nor the courses will provide much benefit for an application to a PhD program. Your PhD application will be judged primarily on the basis of your undergraduate education and letters from professors who taught you then.
On the other hand, it's not uncommon to work for a few years before applying to a PhD program in math or stats, so there's no harm in doing that.
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I too, wanted to ask the same question. There's not a whole lot of discussion around Rutgers and Stevens. Please, if anyone has any opinion/suggestions, would be helpful.
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Which one are you leaning toward?
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do you know how many people have heard back from columbia roughly
I'm about 70% toward Columbia
Any particular reason? Currently in the same boat deciding between Cornell and Columbia
I am considering Columbia primarily because of its location. I heard a lot of ppl complain about Columbia's career service (CS) but from what I heard, unless you got into those top MFE programs like Baruch and Berkeley, I believe that Cornell's CS is not significantly stronger. However, what really hinders me from making the deposit right away is the the rigorousness of Columbia's curriculum and the high cost of living in the area. I'm planing to attend the Admitted Student Day to the 30th to help me finalize my decision though
Hi,
I got accepted into the Columbia MSFE. However, the program is DEFINITELY full-time, and I am about to start a job at a hedge fund that I'm not ready to give up for school. Honestly, I was ready to just sell my soul and do work and school full-time, but then I talked to a Columbia advisor, and they suggested MSOR. Through MSOR, I can take a lot of the MSFE electives while on a part-time basis, which could be great for me. I've been approved to switch to MSOR, and they're just waiting on my confirmation. Is it worth dropping the MSFE name brand for MSOR? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I got accepted into the Columbia MSFE. However, the program is DEFINITELY full-time, and I am about to start a job at a hedge fund that I'm not ready to give up for school. Honestly, I was ready to just sell my soul and do work and school full-time, but then I talked to a Columbia advisor, and they suggested MSOR. Through MSOR, I can take a lot of the MSFE electives while on a part-time basis, which could be great for me. I've been approved to switch to MSOR, and they're just waiting on my confirmation. Is it worth dropping the MSFE name brand for MSOR? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Assuming the hedge fund job is relevant to what you want to do in the future (which I presume so), I'd definitely say yes.
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The role isn't in quant but it'll be a great experience...
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If you think it'll be good, then go for it. Having a MSOR over a MSFE honestly won't be a hurdle at all if you know your stuff well.
Thanks for the advice. Do you know anything about career placement in quant for the MSOR? I just want to make sure I'm not disadvantaged for choosing MSOR over MSFE.
