Hi,
I am looking for some advise on an MSQF. This is my brief background:
Mechanical Engineer (First Class with Distinction) from a Tier 2 college in India.
CFA Level 3 candidate (June 2015)
GRE 321 (Q-165, V- 157)
2 years work experience in a KPO dealing with supplier risk analysis etc. (Use of excel/ nothing more than that). Basic knowledge of factiva/bloomberg
My objective: To work as a quant for few years in the US and head back to India.
My Problem (or what I think is my problem):
>Haven't really coded in C++ or any languages for that matter. I am not averse to coding (obviously) but I never had a chance to use those languages in work.
>Passed Calculus I (laughable score though) and got decent scores (75%+) in probability and PDE. I am motivated by good profs, and the prof who taught Prob and PDE was a stud.
> Money. The issue that bothers most kids from India. Without exaggerating its more like a do or die situation
Silver Lining is one kind cousin who has decided to co-sign my educational loan this year.
My Dilemma
Instead of opting for a challenging course (with great benefits of-course) I could choose another course like MSF to get a job first, clear my mortgages and then try for MSQF (even part time) subsequently.
But looks like not many IBs sponsor VISA(s) for MSF, which leads to the danger of shifting to Corporate Finance.
My question:
1)How do I know for sure I ll pass an MSQF course with a lot of programming in it?
2) Do you guys think MSF -> work -> MSQF is a good plan?
My Wish:
To attend a school that offers a life changing experience (read schools like Baruch)
I am looking for some advise on an MSQF. This is my brief background:
Mechanical Engineer (First Class with Distinction) from a Tier 2 college in India.
CFA Level 3 candidate (June 2015)
GRE 321 (Q-165, V- 157)
2 years work experience in a KPO dealing with supplier risk analysis etc. (Use of excel/ nothing more than that). Basic knowledge of factiva/bloomberg
My objective: To work as a quant for few years in the US and head back to India.
My Problem (or what I think is my problem):
>Haven't really coded in C++ or any languages for that matter. I am not averse to coding (obviously) but I never had a chance to use those languages in work.
>Passed Calculus I (laughable score though) and got decent scores (75%+) in probability and PDE. I am motivated by good profs, and the prof who taught Prob and PDE was a stud.
> Money. The issue that bothers most kids from India. Without exaggerating its more like a do or die situation
Silver Lining is one kind cousin who has decided to co-sign my educational loan this year.
My Dilemma
Instead of opting for a challenging course (with great benefits of-course) I could choose another course like MSF to get a job first, clear my mortgages and then try for MSQF (even part time) subsequently.
But looks like not many IBs sponsor VISA(s) for MSF, which leads to the danger of shifting to Corporate Finance.
My question:
1)How do I know for sure I ll pass an MSQF course with a lot of programming in it?
2) Do you guys think MSF -> work -> MSQF is a good plan?
My Wish:
To attend a school that offers a life changing experience (read schools like Baruch)
Last edited:
