What are the chances I get into a top MFE program?

[lmok]

I’m currently studying undergraduate econ at a decent school in the UK and Im quite interested in going for a MFE. Obviously i’m interested for the salary from quant analysts but in general I just hate the idea of going into brainless jobs (which many other jobs are).

My concern is that I have no programming background and only have took the following related modules :
-econometrics
-analysis (for one term only)
-multivariate calculus and the typical econ related math, but nothing super advanced
-mathematical econ(game theory)
- finance (and also more rigourous finance modules next year)

Similar to other UK unis they don’t have flexible electives so i can’t pick advanced stats or coding next year, but if i were to go for an MFE i would go for an online course in C+ and linear algebra over the summer. Maybe a bit more depending on how it goes. i’ll also do the GRE and im confident i won’t run into issues with that.

My question is, what do you guys think my chances are at getting into a top MFE program for 2023? Is there anything extra I should do, or should i take a year after 2023 to grind out more prerequisites?

 

[Qui-Gon]

Pretty sure linear algebra and calculus-based probability are nonnegotiable and likely should not be done in an online format. Any internship experience?

Based on what you've written, I think it will be pretty hard for anyone on here to give you any accurate idea of where you would stand. Look at the tracker here on QN + look at Linkedin profiles of students at programs you like -- this will serve as probably the best indicator of how you stack up.

 

[SD_]

You can do some programming.
Try finding MFE students on LinkedIn with similar background and profile as you have.

 

[AppliedMath]

You can do some programming.
Try finding MFE students on LinkedIn with similar background and profile as you have.

Agreed. When you do this pay attention to where they work, not where they went to school. The end goal is a job at one of a group of companies, right? That doesn't always require a degree from a top school. But you have to see this with your own eyes by finding early and mid-career people with those roles, and speaking to them.