Recent content by Don

Maybe this is a bit late. But here is a question. What do you think is the reason why the majority of quants are foreign-born? I mean most of them are either Chinese or Indian. That's quite discouraging to me, and to be honest, that's why I decided not to pursue an MFE. American students are...

Is that the EST time? For those of us in California, could we use the PST?

I took GRE in August, 2000. I like my score; I believe Baruch/Dan would like it, too. I really don't want to retake it. I still have a copy of the score report in my possession. Would that do? Thanks, Don

Baruch refresher courses I thought I'd ask my question here as it's somewhat related to this. Are Baruch refresher courses free? Or do you have to pay for them? -Don

I just read this book. The author is not very encouraging. He claims that a quant job is boring and has no social value. What do you all think about that? Those of you already working as quants find your jobs "boring?" Thanks.

Thank you, DominiConnor and EricFleming. Looks like I might have to move to NYC from the Bay Area. Both places are so expensive to live! I would have to make a decision pretty soon. I just hope that a quant job can't be outsourceable; as an EE, I know exactly what it is like. -Don

Hi all: I have 2 questions. Is it necessary to move to NYC for your quant career? I'm an electrical engineer, currently working in the Bay Area. I have an MSEE and do circuits design. I have been spoiled by the California weather and am quite hesitant to brave the NY cold. Do I really...