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Thanks guys - Yeah, after carefully considering the details, I just went with my gut - it felt right.

Dude. It sounds like you're already on the right track. I only had 1 internship during undergrad. That's all it took to land a good job, though. Now go and have some fun. Make some memories. These will be far more precious to you than an internship at age 12.

It's been a while QN - How's everyone doing? So, I managed to land two quantitative analysis jobs out of undergrad. They were both entry level analyst gigs. One was a rotational program surveying modeling (hardcore programming), structuring & risk management. They were pretty good firms, too...

From what you've written here - I don't think you belong in Finance.

I enjoyed it. :)

Did you take the GRE?

Well, it depends on the position and company. Usually phone interviews are more of a screening process, though. I would say the best way to prepare is to know a few specifics about the company and have answers ready for those typical false negative questions, e.g., "What is your biggest...

:D Just playing around. Good luck to you!

This is exactly how my attention was drawn, also. Any online hold 'em stars on quantnet? :D

Don't know much about CMU, but if your coming to Cornell you probably want to apply for GRF (Graduate Resident Fellow), also. If you can get housing on West, your golden. Good luck. P.S. I guess the "Top Posters" list and rankings are independent?

In the European case does it always hold that the value (V_0,) of a straddle (|S_n - K|,) has (V_0 = C_0 + P_0,) Where (C_0) and (P_0) are the values for a call and put respectively. This question seems almost trivially true.... But how to prove?

I agree with Young, that sounds about right... The 8% who are unemployed, were they looking? Are they still in school? Are they international students? Factors such as these make 8% very reasonable, I believe. I do estimate the value of a name to be very high, not the be-all-and-end-all, but...

Students with a quantitative graduate degree from Columbia cannot land a single job? Something is wrong here. The name should guarantee the chance to interview, but are these guys only applying to GS quant position or something? @ wsdyx -- Yes, size matters. Don't go stat if you don't want...

I'm currently taking Stochastic Process with Durrett! He is actually a really funny guy.

Probably one of the best things I've read with regards to finance - pendant crise. Which means "during crisis" in Frenglish, btw.

Then replace it with engineer. Thats obviously not my point. From the context of things... engineering major, then on to quant analyst was implied.

From the center to the circumference, has distance R in time t, while Farmer Joe moves a distance 4R towards you. W.r.t the center farmer Joe moves on an angle of 4rad. Therefore to escape him: move in a direction greater than 4rad w.r.t. the farmers position.

I don't know much about those schools, but maybe I can give you some valuable insight. I transferred to Cornell and it was by far the best decision I've ever made. The professors are better. The classes are more challenging, and with more selection. People treat me differently, and damn it...

I second that. Hopefully you already know about: Math Help Forum But they tend to not answer interview type question.

Thank you very much for your help. :) I meant how can it be proven that zig-zagging works though...

How can this be shown?

Again thanks for your help, but.... I believe you can change strategies at any point in time... I think this is fair game since the question does not specify that you must head in a straight-line.

Straight line only... And "angular velocity" was the hint. Any ideas? Thanks for the response.

Really hard interview question They asked me this one and I still haven't gotten it... I know this has to do with angular velocity, but I can't get it...

There was a 6 person team of Goldman Sachs interviewers on campus. They were all in the technology department and, from what I picked up, they were looking mainly to fill these positions: Application Developer Infrastructure Engineer/Systems Professional The second interviewer I spoke...

I'm gonna hold off on breaking out the champagne, at least for a day. But, thanks everyone for the support! :tiphat:

Thanks, that makes me feel all fuzzy inside. Just to be clear, I'm an undergraduate junior, and the position is a 6 month (paid/full-time) co-operative, in which: "89% of students who are selected and complete this co-op, receive full-time job offers at Goldman in their respective departments...

So, there were two rounds. The first round went ok,.. I'd give it probably a 7.67/10. They asked me like 5 brain teasers, to write a simple program in MATLAB, then to convert it to C. This was all fine, up until they started asking me really specific software questions. I'm not a software...

GS interview in the am. The position is technology analyst. Any words of wisdom? Oh, and why Goldman????

So you don't think there will be a quantitative component?

Hello, I have an interview this thursday for a summer financial analyst position at Barclays Capital. This is my first real interview ever. Can someone give me some insight on what to expect and how to prepare? Thanks.

...Pulled through with an -A in Real Analysis, an A in probability and an overall 3.91! Thank god thats over!

Does anyone know were I can find/download a solutions manual to this (or other) textbooks?

Ok, thanks. Any advice on supplements?

So, I'm taking Stochastic process next semester and we are using a textbook written by the professor: Durrett, Rick, Essentials of Stochastic Processes Anyone heard of this book? Any comments?

You can get into a algebra PhD program without having taken analysis?

Theory of Statistics (Insert math class from list below) Non-major Bio (distribution stuff) Financial Accounting OO programming and Data structures (Yes, they are put together into one class. No, I don't know why).

Yeah the real analysis class I'm taking now (midterm was a few hours ago) sometimes makes it to Lebesgue, but I assume another full semester is needed to learn it, and more properly.

So now it's time to register for spring '10 classes. I can't decide which math class to take next. Feedback of any kind on the following math classes, (i.e., is it fun/difficult/necessary..etc) is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Applicable Algebra Courses of Study 2009-2010 Honors...

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"It is better to read the weather forecast before we pray for rain." - Notebook; More Maxims of Mark, Johnson, 1927 ..Only in this case use monte carlo. Can anyone find me a thoroughly convincing creationism argument?

Do you know what point I'm trying to make? If you read my post more carefully you'll find that I wasn't looking for formal proof of anything. Maybe its my fault for not supplementing with an example: The Christian view of a loving caring and merciful God vs. Numbers 31.

This thread is not FE related whatsoever, but QuantNet seems to be a diverse community filled with many bright minds. So, I ask your thoughts on a subject I've given much of my own. Why is it that otherwise reasonable and logical people can be backed into dangerously absurd corners when it...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Honestly you could probably get into a good number of programs with what you've got, but if you must: Financial Mathematics: Admissions Prerequisites - Stanford University + Numerical Analysis

Thanks everyone.

On the flip side, There is a pure economics major in my analysis class -- real bright kid -- who is taking a boatload of math and quant classes on his own. They do offer special tracks for people like this, i.e., a special micro-macro sequence that heavily, and sometimes unnecessarily...

I don't know how things go in Peru, but here it seems that allot of students in economics shy away from the quant side, and focus on theory (not the math/econ double majors because there allot of them also). I have a friend who is an economics major -- my suitemate actually. He needed me to show...

For MATLAB you really don't even need a book, due to the awesomeness of the help command. For C++ I used Stroustrup, but warning: it's not for novices. Stroustrup: Programming -- Principles and Practice Using C++

bbw - You seem to have read enough math textbooks to fill a small library. Can you comment on Ross's A First Course in Probability? I have mixed feeling about it. Well, other than the absolutely terrible introduction, I think it gives interesting examples, and is just instructive enough. What do...

A little off topic, but here is a heads up about coming here: I've been switching off between studying analysis and probability for the past 11 hours, and derived an equation of my own. Midterm week at Cornell = Hell. I went to Starbucks a couple hours ago, and ordered a quadruple...

I can come up with another reason for profile evaluations. Rather than explain, I'll illustrate my point with an example. Hi guys, So, I'm applying to schools X, Y and Z. Can you evaluate my chances? Quadruple Major in EE, Math, CS & Physics GPA: 5.0/4.0 unweighted. Graduated valedictorian...

It's all about perspective. Clearly you are far beyond the application process.

Well it depends allot on HOW you apply ;). Start here: How to get into Cornell - Cornell University - Epinions.com ^^ If you can find the original version of this article, it's actually got some pretty golden information in it. It was written by a graduate student who worked in admissions...

I'm about half way into my first term of analysis. As a resistant-to-change student, I've come up with a fairly "formulaic" method to understand proofs, and more abstract mathematics. First off, choose a topic, -- or better yet: a single problem. Time is finite; you can learn anything, but not...

hmmm... What should I be looking for in a stats sequence?

Here are the stats classes. It's just a normal intro/grad sequence, but I was told that it is doable for undergrads, and I've heard it is the "best" stats option. My advisor said I may even be at an advantage because most of the grad students taking it do not have an extensive math background...

They let us register for any classes we want. Literally. Regardless of if you have the prerequisites, i.e. a history major can register for quantum mechanics 2 with no background in physics whatsoever. The only exception to this rule, is if the professor puts a block on registration. In this...

Ok, so next semester I'm going to be taking stochastic process, and my school offers a few different options. Please advise me on which to take, or what the major difference might be. Thanks. One Semester -- Math Department -- Stochastic Process MATH 4740 Stochastic Processes (MQR) Spring. 4...

Fat? Yes. Hypocritical? Yes. Socialist? Maybe... But,... That's all I got. On a more serious note: you have to hand it to him, the man knows how to make amazingly powerful, and ingeniously persuasive documentaries. If I weren't such a skeptic, I may actually fall into his leftist web.

I agree. And when I say 'intro' I mean my first programming class ever. In retrospect, I think learning the basics in VBA, or even MATLAB might be the best approach.

I took an intro C++ course also. My teacher moved really fast, as in we covered functions, loops, error handling, if/else, relational... etc in the first two weeks. The rest of the course consisted of classes, I/O, polymorphism, virtual functions, overloading, inheritance ++ more. Even at the...

Google search: "Careers in math." Clicked a link for "financial mathematics." Clicked a link to a wikipedia definition. Found the term financial engineering. New goole search: "financial engineering." QuantNet across the board.

I would say you have a good two years to discover yourself. This would count as a strike against the engineering option, but if, on the other hand, in two years you want to switch into engineering... Good luck with that. I actually started in engineering (chemical), but immediately realized I...

Thanks, and to you. Out of curiosity any thoughts on Lehigh's M.S. Analytical Finance?

I've actually only taken a C++ class, and now I'm taking an algorithm one. Next semester I'm doing data structures and intermediate C++, then senior year I'll take monte carlo and CS electives. Here is the link for IScienceST: Cornell Engineering : Information Science, Systems, and Technology

Intro in java, objected-oriented programming and data structures are technically the only requirements. Then almost all the upper level courses are CS based. Oh, and you have to take monte-carlo simulation. The rest is up to you to choose, but there is a second track offered in the same...

Hi, I'm currently a junior at Cornell, so I can tell you pretty much anything you need to know. If you have anymore Cornell specific questions, ask away - which I suggest you do. This is a great school, but it's not for everyone. Hands down best major for pre-FE: Cornell Engineering ...

He did say pls. Chance evaluation any1? I'm jk lol. :D 4realz good luck!

This may also be helpful to supplement your text: Amazon.com: Schaum's Outline of Probability, Random Variables, and Random Processes (9780070306448): Hwei Hsu: Books

Old thread, I know. Just had to put this out there: For anyone taking a first course in advanced calculus I would strongly recommend an Introduction to Analysis -Arthur Mattuck. An absolutely beautiful textbook that can even be used for self-study. This may draw criticism from grad students...

Isn't that typically in calc 2? Or, maybe I'm mistaken.

Out of curiosity, why did you write "(sequences and series )" next to multivariable?

Hey again :deadhorse: So, I have a solution, but something is seriously off. If anyone gets a chance please correct any logical errors you may come across. Thank you. Ok, so I estimated cos u > .995 for 0<= t <= .1. Then, I set up the difference form of the triangle inequality...

Calculus, set theory and methods of proving are applied in every chapter. That being said, it is a probability book. I also, have Schaum's outline (Probability, Random Variables, and Random Processes). I would recommend it as a supplement.

I'm currently using "A first course in Probability" -Ross Sheldon. Don't be fooled by the name, this book is definitely at the intermediate level. I would give it a solid 'meh'. The author is a bit frank, and it is is not exactly a fun read. The only upside is that you can google an entire PDF...

I started off in chemical engineering and then switched to math :). FE is not OR. You can find introductory info -on this site- if you want to dig a bit deeper. And yeah, Andy beat me to the point.

No hable espanole.

Obviously an applicant should diversify his options. I'm not arguing your point, I just thought this was a cool quote: Behold the fool saith, "Put not all thine eggs in the one basket" -- which is but a manner of saying, "Scatter your money and your attention;" but the wise man saith, "Put...

I have a friend in Columbia MSFE (Began Fall 09) who holds a B.S. in QF From JMU. That can give you a weak lower estimate :D.

JMU - About the programs Or, better yet. http://www.jmu.edu/cob/finance/wm_library/QFIN_with_Math_major_Effective_Fall_2008.pdf

Sn = Sum from k=1 to n of Ck*cos (kt), where Ck = 1/2^k. Prove Sn >= .7 for 0 <= t <= .1. This question is killing me :wall. Here is what I've got so far: I estimated cos kt > .95 for 0 <= kt <= .3 which hits the first three terms... now I need to find a lower bound for all the...

What is "advanced mathematics?" Or, is that the category header?

The person who wrote that article must not have thoroughly researched Monroe college. Look how awesome their math department is: MA-030 Foundations of Mathematics MA-040 Introduction to Algebra MA-120 Finite Mathematics MA-122 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions MA-130 Intermediate...

Nice! good stuff. Well I guess I didn't try hard enough haha. ... Problem solved! ... Wow, matlab is cool.

Yes. It may be related to the 10.6 software, which is much to new for any posted answers.

I actually solved it backwards from the way it is displayed.. And wait, didn't I already show A1>A0? I need to do it again for A3 and A2? Thanks for all your help.

Just came back to it now and I think I'm close-- don't give me the answer!-- I'll get back to you in a minute. ---------- Post added at 02:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:26 PM ---------- I'll add to this as it comes: An+1 = An/cos(pi/2^n) cos(pi/2^n) <= 1 A2*cos(pi/2^n) <= A2 A2...

Problems starting matlab So I just installed MATLAB and every time I go to open it, or "activate it" it returns this error: There was an unexpected exception: Can't load library: / Applications/ MATLAB_R2009aSV.app/ / bin/ maci64/ libactivation.jnilib See the log file (/ var/ folders/ Mp/...

bob- elegant. =D>

I'm sorry can you explain this: "Therefore, we know the following inequality holds for x >= 0 : x - x^3/3! <= sin(x) <= x" Thanks.

Very helpful, thanks so much. :tiphat::smt023:) bbw- I think the book hints at proof by induction. financeguy- I just worked it out on paper and that is some pretty creative work.

So, I just started analysis and.... yeahhh. I can already tell this is nothing like the "cookbook" calculus that I'm used to. If anyone can shed some insight on this question, please do so. Thanks in advance Let An (A sub n) denote the area of a regular 2^n-sided polygon inscribed in a unit...

Those are the prerequisites for a good amount of schools, but if you have the chance I would try to take advanced calculus, theory of statistics, stochastic process and PDE. Financial Mathematics: Admissions Prerequisites - Stanford University

Out of curiosity, which University? I would make sure the probability at your cc is calc-based.

I WANT to take analysis and probability. I'm more, or less indifferent about my other courses.

Courses of Study 2009-2010 How about optimization?

Courses of Study 2009-2010 Courses of Study 2009-2010

I'm not very comfortable with programming. I wanted to take a class that developed techniques like algo's, problem analysis and data structures, but from an "intro" perspective. Those last 3 are sophomore/junior cs classes and I think they assume more knowledge than I have.

MATLAB Programming Fall. Pre- or corequisite: multivariate calculus. Introduction to computer programming and concepts of problem analysis, algorithm development, and data structure in an engineering context. The structured programming language MATLAB is used, implemented on interactive...

What would you replace them with? I want to learn MATLAB primarily because I'm a math major and I've heard it can be used as a useful tool. Also, I need more computing experience i.e. algo's..etc.

Real Analysis, Theory of Probability, Programming using MATLAB & Theoretical Microeconomics. :D

This is the heaviest they will get. Financial Mathematics: Admissions Prerequisites - Stanford University And they don't say calculus 1, 2 & multivariate because it is implied.

I have a friend who got a B.S. in QF from JMU. He's at columbia now doing an MFE. JMU - About the programs This might be the ultimate prep math/QF double major: http://www.jmu.edu/cob/finance/wm_library/QFIN_with_Math_major_Effective_Fall_2008.pdf Or, you could hold off on the QF and just do...

http://www.markjoshi.com/downloads/advice.pdf

Again, you may want conformation from an MFE student, but as long as you have completed the proper prerequisites and demonstrated quantitative ability, your major/Ph.D. thesis does not matter. I think you'll be fine; check out some student profiles, there are allot of Physics Ph.D.'s

Why don't you graduate in Aug 2010 and come back as a "non-degree student." Although if you want to start MFE in the Fall, how could you extend graduation anyway? Lastly, I would check if any of these programs accept Spring applicants. What have you taken so far?

I don't have much experience with these branches of physics and I'm not a quant. Simply by how you posed the question, it appears that you should choose molecular dynamics.

Good stuff. Exactly what I was hoping this thread would solicit. :thumbsup:

What can one do with an M.S. in Applied Math. Similarly, what can one do with an an M.S. in Pure Math. Thanks.

DanM-- where are you doing your B.S.?

I might just go with intro to DE's and a grad PDE course Apparently Harvard doesn't offer an ODE course either. They group diffeqs with linear algebra (Cornell also has this) and have an ODE/PDE course. http://webdocs.registrar.fas.harvard.edu/courses/Mathematics.html

Necessary: Calculus I, II, III Linear Algebra ODE PDE Probability Theory Statistical Theory Stochastic Process Computing I, II, III Advantageous: Real Analysis Abstract Algebra Complex Variables Statistical Programming using SAS Introduction to Financial Mathematics...

MATH 323(3230) Introduction to Differential Equations (MQR) Fall. 4 credits. Prerequisites: multivariable calculus and linear algebra (e.g., MATH 221 222, 223 224, or 192 and 294), or permission of instructor. Intended for students who want a one-semester introduction to the theory and...

I'm taking an algorithm class, plus I'm a math major. I contacted the IT department and I can get the mac version through the school. Thanks for everyones help. :)

It does seem odd to me also, but knowing the courses and professors here.... I wouldn't be surprised if it was a full and complete ODE course with an extra heap of PDE packed in there. Rankings - Math - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report Rankings - Best Engineering Schools...

I talked to an advisor and apparently the intro to diffeq covers all the topics generally found in an ODE class, but rather then going "further in depth" it moves on to PDE.

iddqd-- are you going for MFE? Which program, Baruch?

I don't think it will hurt.

But I am a broke college student whose only means of income are a summer job (over in 10days) and part-time math tutoring... Also, I have a 1.5 year old macbook that I just spent a significant amount of my $-stacks on.

I disagree. I've already taken the practice GRE several times and scored 800Q on my third, but this was without being timed. Also, I find mastering elementary math to be very useful for advanced math courses. Things like rapid calculation and problem solving insight come from practice.

It breaks the math down into sections i.e. numbers, algebra, data analysis, geometry... Then it breaks the sections into sections i.e. geometry-- angles, perimeter..etc. It has tons of example problems which it walks you through and then it has two full GRE math sections. Unless you remember...

If I were you I would start with the math workbook, then move on to Barron's GRE. When are you taking the test?

Amazon.com: GRE Math Workbook (Barron's: the Leader in Test Preparation) (9780764141744): Blair Madore: Books

Strange right... They also have engineering diffeq which is both ODE and PDE, but focuses primarily on problems that arise in engineering. And they have diffeq and dynamical systems which covers all of ODE, but then becomes very applied i.e. bifurcations...? Then, there is numerical...

This is the one for 10.4? When I went to this site only the one for 10.5 seemed to work. :-k

Cornell University

My school does not offer ordinary diffeq... They simply have an introduction to diffeq class, which covers both ODE and PDE in one semester... Or, they have PDE, which obviously covers only PDE... The prerequisites are the same: multivariate and linear. Furthermore, a student can not receive...

Does anyone know where I can find a link to download MATLAB for a mac OSX 10.4 intel.. I found a couple, but none worked.

They have a QF specialization! :dance: Academic Affairs | Specializations

Ok, so they are dependent on performance then?

The program at NYU Stern seems pretty focused on finance/business application. Any thoughts on doing a Ph.D, rather than pursuing MFE? Information, Operations & Management Sciences Department | Academic Programs Also, could I gain admission right out of undergrad? Usually I can find the...

MTH 2205 Applied Calculus II 4 Hours; 3 Credits This course will include the first and second derivative tests, optimization, exponential and logarithmic functions, Riemann sums, areas, antiderivatives and business applications. This course is not open to students who have completed MTH 2201...

I would add luck as a factor. Andy- What classifies an associate? Also, what is with the whole base/bonus thing. Your base is what you sign on for and the bonus' are dependent on your performance?

Ok, thanks. Any insight on salary outlook?

So I'll understand if nobody wants to respond to this thread, but I've seen various quant job salaries and it is pretty hard to draw some representative mean from the batch. I've seen 80K/yr all the way up to 2.5mill/yr....? :-k If anyone wants to share any insight on starting salaries/what...

Ok, that's a start. I'm almost positive this will be impossible to pull off due to scheduling issues, but if you can do 3 math classes a semester the pre-requs can be done in a year. Here is a huge warning: advanced mathematics call for a different level of quantitative reasoning than elementary...

Fall 2009 Calculus 1 Introductory Statistics Spring 2010 Calculus 2 Linear Algebra Fall 2010 Multivariate Calculus Probability Theory Spring 2011 Ordinary Differential Equations Real Analysis Fall 2011 Statistical Theory Numerical Analysis Partial Differential Equations...

What math have you taken?

This thread is making me want to go for a Ph.D in Stats. Can any one make a list of the top programs?

I don't mean to butt in, but if your ultimate plan is MFE I would simply major in E.S. You could fill your electives with linear, probability, analysis, stochastics, programming, micro, micro theory, finance and financial accounting [some of these (programming/math) will even work towards your...

Obviously you need to learn prime-factorization, the Pythagorean theorem and PEMDAS to score high, but I think the test is more about the approach i.e. strategies and problem solving. I agree that you should drill on these problems, but I think that is phase 2. Phase 1 being: exposure to a...

It may. Where were you thinking? I will research the classes and let you know.

I am still an undergrad so I cannot answer all of these questions. What I can tell you is that you should definitely wait until you have taken 3-4 math classes before you take the GRE. Even if you master all the elementary methods necessary, you will need mathematical maturity and problem...

Take DE's and probability. Yes. I am surprised that you did not need to take DE's as an EE major, or complex analysis for that matter.

Post there response, I am also curious about this.

My ultimate point, "yes, they consider grade inflation; get an 800 on GRE Q and you will be fine with that GPA" was almost the exact same as financeguys (An experienced MFE grad). After reading a million similar posts, that information becomes fairly obvious. The sprinkle of "admissions are...

joelb-- If you think I've given any false information then I would understand you calling me on it. I have experience with the admissions process it self and I believe my comment could be helpful. The fact is that many students get so flustered with grades and scores they forget that admissions...

The admissions committee will be aware of grade inflation, but the average GPA of admitted students was 3.53. Someone even got in with a 2.78. Get an 800 on the GRE quantitative and write a charged essay and I would bet you have a good shot at a top MFE. Your a math major? Where are you doing...

google & personal experience.

Who said a 3.5 was to low for MFE? When the admissions commitee sees your B in sociology you think they toss your application? The strongest applicants are those that come off as real people who demonstrate dedication to learn and the capability to succeed.

Do I just code in C++ like on visual studio?

What is this g/g++ stuff?? Thanks everyone this has been super helpful.

Yes, it is intel based.. I'm downloading xcode now and I'll check out virtual box if I run into problems.

I have tiger.. So for bootcamp I would have to buy leopard.

Alain- Is this going to be costly and difficult? Or, is it a matter of installing two programs? Can you point me in the right direction. Thanks

can I download xcode for free? Like version tracker or something?

I have a Mac... Constant trips to the computer lab are becoming cumbersome and annoying. I am about to buy a PC just for convenience. Does anyone know if I can get Visual Studio/MATLAB for Mac? Are there some equivalents? If I were to get a PC, does anyone have suggestions. I want to minimize...

Al gore would only show you a small piece of this graph; yes, the earth is heating, but is it caused by green house gases? http://carnalreason.org/images/feb08/globaltemp.jpg

It wasn't the classes and I was very aware that chemical engineering was the highest paid B.S. someone could hold... It's kind of like escargot; yeah it's classy and delicious, but not to me.

I liked math more than science and money more than chemicals. It only took me a few classes to come to this conclusion.

Opps, I forgot to include ODE; PDE can go under bonus. Luckily they combine ordinary and partial DE's into one course at my school: engineering differential equations. One might argue that you have to learn everything on your own. Programming is one of those things that you just have to sit...

Ironic; I started as a chemical engineering major. Do they make uber cake-roll?

Aside from becoming an actuary, what exactly can one do with a stats degree?

Although the job market may be rough, before committing yourself to two more years of school I would search for employment. With your GPA and if you get an 800Q on the GRE you probably have a good shot at a top MFE program. Be aware that the single most common reason applicants are not accepted...

1. Financial mathematics = financial engineering = computational finance. Notice that MSFE at Baruch is offered by the mathematics department. Also, the program used to be called mathematics in finance. 2. Real Analysis (MATH 4010 Advanced Calculus) -- Think going back over limits...

It all depends on the program. Stanford for instance requires PDE, but most others do not. In order to take numerical analysis you will need to take real analysis. Again, a good number of MFE programs require real analysis and even if they do not, I'm guessing 95% of admitted applicants have...

Thanks.

Oh and my undergraduate curriculum includes micro, micro theory, financial accounting, finance, econometrics, derivatives & risk management.

I was searching for quant jobs and most of the requirements simply say "quantitative degree," or "degree in statistics, mathematics, or engineering." This may be a very off approach, but since I'll be taking graduate stats and completing the curiculum of a math major I figured I would have a...

If all goes as planned I will emerge from my undergrad with a breadth of opportunities for grad school. I was considering applying to a few MFE programs, (Princeton, NYU, Baruch) but the AM in Stats at Harvard recently caught my eye. With a specialization in econometrics, would I be able to...

What is your work experience?

Thanks, I will be in the 2011-2012 applicant pool :D

It is rather intriguing that Baruch had less applicants, yet the admit rate dropped 2%.... Were there really that many unqualified applicants, or was the program only taking about 30? I'm curious.

where else are you applying?

=> 3 calculus courses + 15 upper level math classes = 18 math classes => 18 classes / 6 semesters (I'm assuming you will be a senior in 09-10) = 3 math classes a semester. => 3 math classes a semester + economics minor + cognitive science major + distribution + programming and what have...

what classes did you need for the probability & statistics concentration?

Who said Quantnet was democratic?

Ok thanks. I'm just setting up my schedule for Fall. I'm gonna be taking Real Analysis.. Should I be scared?

Would someone mind telling me how this course differs from Ordinary Differential Equations and if it is a more advantageous and applied course? MATH 4200 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (MQR) Fall. 4 credits. Prerequisite: high level of performance in MATH 2210-2220...

Hey, If anyone has a minute this article is worth a glance~ Economic View - The Invisible Hand, Trumped by Darwin? - NYTimes.com

I'm all for blaming the French, but always follow the golden rule-- when in doubt, blame Canada.

bluechimp- exactly what I needed to hear thanks :tiphat:

I am guilty of many an amateur post, so I am not one to judge. But if you want to solicit useful information your going to have to slow it down; break this nervous rant down into 900 simple questions, 899 of the answers can be found in other threads. I don't mean to be offensive, but I'm...

oops it took me 3 practice tests to get Q800-- the other scores deviated, I'm not even going to prepare for anything but quant.

2011--I'm going into junior year (yes I'm way ahead of myself lol). So def look for a job first? I kinda just wanted to bang it out while I am fresh... I know you can only make a very rough approximation, but would I have a shot at Princeton/Baruch/NYU with minimal work experience? Thanks

Forgive me in advance for this semi-chances thread. This will be my first and last of this type, but this issue has been weighing heavily on my mind. I have been planning for--quite some time-- to apply for MFE directly out of undergrad, but from previous threads and "entering class" profiles...

Well put, Your consistent and goal-oriented replies are something to be proud of. The poster feels accomodated and the viewer takes away valuable instruction. Bravo :tiphat:

^^ The best Holiday of all time!

financeguy- well put thank you =D>. Already have a strong foundation in Linear and ODE's and I'm taking real analysis & PDE's in the Fall, so I should be ready for Numerical by Spring. Again, linear/nonliner, or diffEQ numerical Analysis? Thanks

k thanks

Which is more advantageous to have as an undergraduate: Intro to Analysis Courses of Study 2008-2009 or Numerical Analysis. Courses of Study 2008-2009 / Courses of Study 2008-2009 Also, Which is more important to FE: linear/nonlinear numerical analysis or, diffEQ numerical analysis...

Dstefan- Does it look better if an MFE applicant has econometrics & financial math, or a strong background in Analysis and Algebra?

that seems pretty light to me? Multivariate? ODE/PDE?Analysis? Stochastic Process? Probability and Statistics?

Hey, If anyone has a second please comment what math classes you think are necessary, or advantageous to have pre-MFE. Thanks!

Hello Again, Did a bit of school hopping and now I am currently a junior at Cornell University where I am pursuing a B.S. in Math & Stats. I am also minoring in finance and taking a heap of OO programming and OR courses. I still have tons to learn about FE. ~Chris

A valid suggestion, but: 1. math is my thing 2. I am already taking stochastic process 3. algebra is f***in awesome

Thanks, good to know, maybe I'll just take more Algebra and Analysis in it's place.

ok thanks Andy... I may take this sequence in my senior year: http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Academic/Courses/CoSdetail.php?college=ENG&number=5600&prefix=ORIE&title=Financial+Engineering+with+Stochastic+Calculus+I...

not all of them, but say intro? or probability and statistics?(that is a second semester courses in prob & stats)

derivatives based on commercial real estate i.e. derivatives in a declining real estate market.