Gatech QCF vs UC Berkley MFE

[Seemalb]

Hi!
I know UC Berkley is the better program, but how much of a disadvantage will I be in if I chose to go to Gatech and do a dual major over there?

 

[primevera]

I’m in the similar situation, but I just got the UCB admission to 2021 class. Have you made a decision?

 

[Seemalb]

I am confused
UCB is one year only-developing the skillset and looking for employment would be really tough but the brand value that UCB would give us is unparalleled.

 

[primevera]

I have the same concerns as you.
But I really want to do a dual major at Gatech, since many people are saying that nowadays it's more difficult to find a quant job, I'm thinking that maybe a dual degree in CS would provide me with more opportunities.

 

[Seemalb]

Yeah
Do these brand names matter much in Usa
Where are you from?

 

[primevera]

I'm from China. Brand names matter much in China, I don't know whether it matters much in USA. I plan to work in USA for several years if possible, and then come back to China, at that time maybe work experience would matter more than brand names.

 

[Seemalb]

Yeah
They do over here in India also
But I think the skill you acquire matters more,and I think I would walk out with a better skillset from gatech than berkley.

 

[Michsund]

UCB is a tier 1 program. They have had 100% placement at a very high salary for years now. I believe they know what companies are looking for and give you those skill sets. I’ve heard it’s a very hard program as well. I would pick UCB any day of the week