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Hello, I'm Jordan.
I attend Michigan State University and I study computational mathematics and physics. I aspire to become a Quant, and I have full intentions on applying to MFE programs as my undergraduate studies come to a close. Exactly the reason I'm here, I'm trying to get a good idea of how my application will fare in this competitive race for MFE admissions.
Courses Taken:
As mentioned I am a computational math and physics major. My coursework in these subjects includes Calc1-3, DFQ, Advanced Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis I & II, Statistical Mechanics, Nuclear Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Particle Physics, Probability I (Calc. Based), PDE, Intro to Fin. Math, and 1 class in regards to Actuarial Science through the math department.
GPA:
I have an overall GPA ~ 3.4 and expect it to remain the same until I apply. My maths GPA is a 3.6 and my physics GPA is a 3.3.
Letters of Rec:
1 ) For my Numerical Analysis II credit, I went through an independent study with a professor on a contemporary problem in combinatorics and numerical analysis. I also 4.0'd his Combinatorics / Graph Theory class.
2) My professor from that actuarial science class I mentioned is the head of the ActSci department at MSU. I 4.0'd his class, and have developed a more personal relationship with him than many teachers. He also went to Carnegie Mellon's PhD in Mathematics
3) My professor from my "Intro to Fin. Math" class. I 4.0'd his class and he will write me a good letter of rec I believe.
Work Experience:
1) MSU Department of Mathematics Teaching Assistant
2) MSU College of Engineering Web Application Developer
3) GE Aviation IT Internship (Master Data Management/Big Data)
As objectively as possible, I feel like my application is rather good between my letters of rec, coursework, and work experience. I know the main downfall is my GPA. I aspire to attend any of the top-15 schools on Quantnet's 2015 list, but I'm mainly interested in BostonU, UToronto, UCLA, UChicago, CMU, and Rutgers (despite it not being top-15).
Is there any input on my applications / potential for admission? Thanks in advance.
I attend Michigan State University and I study computational mathematics and physics. I aspire to become a Quant, and I have full intentions on applying to MFE programs as my undergraduate studies come to a close. Exactly the reason I'm here, I'm trying to get a good idea of how my application will fare in this competitive race for MFE admissions.
Courses Taken:
As mentioned I am a computational math and physics major. My coursework in these subjects includes Calc1-3, DFQ, Advanced Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis I & II, Statistical Mechanics, Nuclear Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Particle Physics, Probability I (Calc. Based), PDE, Intro to Fin. Math, and 1 class in regards to Actuarial Science through the math department.
GPA:
I have an overall GPA ~ 3.4 and expect it to remain the same until I apply. My maths GPA is a 3.6 and my physics GPA is a 3.3.
Letters of Rec:
1 ) For my Numerical Analysis II credit, I went through an independent study with a professor on a contemporary problem in combinatorics and numerical analysis. I also 4.0'd his Combinatorics / Graph Theory class.
2) My professor from that actuarial science class I mentioned is the head of the ActSci department at MSU. I 4.0'd his class, and have developed a more personal relationship with him than many teachers. He also went to Carnegie Mellon's PhD in Mathematics
3) My professor from my "Intro to Fin. Math" class. I 4.0'd his class and he will write me a good letter of rec I believe.
Work Experience:
1) MSU Department of Mathematics Teaching Assistant
2) MSU College of Engineering Web Application Developer
3) GE Aviation IT Internship (Master Data Management/Big Data)
As objectively as possible, I feel like my application is rather good between my letters of rec, coursework, and work experience. I know the main downfall is my GPA. I aspire to attend any of the top-15 schools on Quantnet's 2015 list, but I'm mainly interested in BostonU, UToronto, UCLA, UChicago, CMU, and Rutgers (despite it not being top-15).
Is there any input on my applications / potential for admission? Thanks in advance.
