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fatcatking said:
Nothing. I applied to five and got rejected from all of them, need to introspect now about what went wrong, and how the future will look like.
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I'm going back to where you started and reevaluate it
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Thread 'Profile evaluation for MFE 2025'

Hi all, good day. I am an Indian candidate, from a top IIT (B/D/K) with a dual degree in mathematics, with a CGPA of 8.89. I have done mostly pure mathematical courses in my undergrad. The courses I have done (not limited to) are including topology, probability theory, real+complex analysis, measure theory, functional analysis, ODE+PDE, differential geometry, numerical analysis, numerical methods in PDEs, mathematical finance, and some introductory statistics / ML courses.

I have a publication in a reputed computer vision journal (top 5-10), which tackles probability theory and it's...
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Your stats seem fine. The issue may be with LoR, personal statement, etc.
I would take the suggestions by @MikeLawrence and others by at least take the C++ course here. Many of our members who got into Chicago and other top programs take the C++, Python and Options courses here. Some took pre-MFE courses from Baruch to refresh and strengthen their readiness.
I know it's a big investment of time and money but it's is necessary if you want to get a shot in industry.

Remember, getting into Chicago or any other program is just a small first step. Are you invested in yourself so that you are ready for interview on first day of class?
I'm sure with proper hindsights and preparation, you will get better result next year if you decide.
 
Andy Nguyen said:
I'm going back to where you started and reevaluate it
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Thread 'Profile evaluation for MFE 2025'

Hi all, good day. I am an Indian candidate, from a top IIT (B/D/K) with a dual degree in mathematics, with a CGPA of 8.89. I have done mostly pure mathematical courses in my undergrad. The courses I have done (not limited to) are including topology, probability theory, real+complex analysis, measure theory, functional analysis, ODE+PDE, differential geometry, numerical analysis, numerical methods in PDEs, mathematical finance, and some introductory statistics / ML courses.

I have a publication in a reputed computer vision journal (top 5-10), which tackles probability theory and it's...
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Your stats seem fine. The issue may be with LoR, personal statement, etc.
I would take the suggestions by @MikeLawrence and others by at least take the C++ course here. Many of our members who got into Chicago and other top programs take the C++, Python and Options courses here. Some took pre-MFE courses from Baruch to refresh and strengthen their readiness.
I know it's a big investment of time and money but it's is necessary if you want to get a shot in industry.

Remember, getting into Chicago or any other program is just a small first step. Are you invested in yourself so that you are ready for interview on first day of class?
I'm sure with proper hindsights and preparation, you will get better result next year if you decide.
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The scary part is that he is a prop trader and literally got rejected from uchicago which makes the most of its students into traders
 
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meowminimeow said:
The scary part is that he is a prop trader and literally got rejected from uchicago which makes the most of its students into traders
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I think it could be the effect of the current job market in the US as well, as I have seen many better profiles than mine get rejected, and not just something wrong with my application.

Will wait and see how things go. They say the best things take time, so… :)
 
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I decided to commit and not wait for the Carnegies. I am looking for a female roommate to start looking for an apartment and beat the undergrad rush period. Anyone interested to look for a 2 or 3 bedroom message me. I am excited. UChicago here I come.
 
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matinal said:
I decided to commit and not wait for the Carnegies. I am looking for a female roommate to start looking for an apartment and beat the undergrad rush period. Anyone interested to look for a 2 or 3 bedroom message me. I am excited. UChicago here I come.
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Happy for you. There are many current and incoming Chicago MSFM students here. Hope you can find a female classmate(s) to room with.
Now that you are committed, you can mark your Chicago tracker as Enrolled.
Also, please participate in our annual roll call that we do every year for our members.
Andy Nguyen

Thread '2025 MFE Admission Roll Call'

As 2025 admission is open, let's get an early start on our QuantNet annual tradition going here so we can share the programs we applied to, the admits/rejects we received and the program we are ultimately joining.
Let's keep the format uniform and discussions on their separate programs threads.
>>>>>>> Please share details on each application timeline on the Tracker. <<<<

Admits: MIT MFin, CMU MSCF, UC with 60K scholarship
Rejects: A MFE, B MFE, C MFin
Pending: X, Y, Z
Joining: U program

For inspiration, last admission cycle this profile by...
 

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