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So I'm applying to math PhDs and specializing in math finance. I was wondering what people would consider the TOP places to do a PhD in mathematical finance would be.

Hey Guys, I originally posted my profile on the master thread but no one responded. I was hoping I get evaluations for MFE's. I've also heard of MS/PhD in Stats going quant and doing well. I'd kinda like to do the Stats PhD as I'd get to choose between academia and private sector...

Andy, thanks for the quick answer :)

What score is considered at positive signal for MFE's? For those of us who are taking the GRE math subject regardless, what score is considered a positive signal to programs? P.S. I'm applying for PhD's in stat and math specializing in probability as well as MFE's. I'm not sure whether I...

Ha! I didn't think my profile would kill a thread for 11 days! That bad, huh? Anybody have any thoughts on where I'm competitive for MFE's?

Necessity of a PhD Is it really true that a PhD is a necessity to become a true quant as Dr. Joshi states in that guide?

I've seen a few people post that the returns from an MBA will likely greatly outweigh those of an MFE. Why is that? Are there any statistics indicating what the differential is?

Most of the MFE program websites mention a need for a finance industry internship or work experience. If one worked for one of the big 4 accounting/consulting firms in their financial risk division would this satisfy the work experience/internship requirement?

Sorry about the omission. It's for MFE programs. I'm particularly interested in the Princeton MFin and Stanford MFM. Any chance at those schools?