Chico State Undergrad

[taziogio]

Hello,
As the title states I am a soon to be sophomore at Chico State (a CSU) currently enrolled in electrical engineering. I passed both calculus tests in highschool, my problem was I just had no idea what i wanted to do and was unmotivated in everything else. I focused on other activities like sports and such. My motivation has amplified tenfold after getting to college. Recently stumbled across the quant role and am extremely interested. First off, what should I major in? I am considering switching to applied math and minoring in CS as it is. Would this help me more than EE?
Second, I would have to secure a masters from a very good school right? What would i need to do to obtain a spot? What should this masters be in?
Third and most important, do you guys think I have any realistic chance of becoming a quant?? Honesty appreciated.
Thanks in advance

 

[IntoDarkness]

switching to applied math with minor in cs gives you the best chance of finding any relatively high-paying analytical jobs in general

you need to do some summer internships that are relevant, which means you need to find some stuff in bay area as soon as sophomore summer. i assume chico does not have any real quant like jobs near by. doing a part-time internship during the semester is out of the window. but a reputable (hopefully big name like google) software engineering part-time internship will do as well. try to reach out any of your alumni who worked/work at places such as blackrock to get some additional insight.

try to keep a gpa of 4.0 and get admitted into financial engineering at berkeley or columbia

 

[taziogio]

switching to applied math with minor in cs gives you the best chance of finding any relatively high-paying analytical jobs in general

you need to do some summer internships that are relevant, which means you need to find some stuff in bay area as soon as sophomore summer. i assume chico does not have any real quant like jobs near by. doing a part-time internship during the semester is out of the window. but a reputable (hopefully big name like google) software engineering part-time internship will do as well. try to reach out any of your alumni who worked/work at places such as blackrock to get some additional insight.

try to keep a gpa of 4.0 and get admitted into financial engineering at berkeley or columbia

I appreciate it my man.. you would recommend financial engineering over a math/CS masters??

 

[CavQuant]

I would transfer to a better school because
1) it will make it easier to get into grad school.
2) better schools get recruited by the banks, prop shops, etc. And you might find that a master's isn't necessary.

If tuition cost is an issue go for the best state schools.