GaTech QCF Georgia Tech QCF Admission Discussion

[DraxxDestroyer]

Hope this helps

Thanks a lot for that.

 

[nkscb]

A standard MFE program last 3 semesters: Fall, Spring, Fall where students usually did they summer internship in the second year.
Some programs have non traditional schedule and last only 1 year like UCB MFE which starts in Spring and students graduate in December.
When the job market is good for quant students (which was a long time ago), this 1-year span is a bonus because students can graduate and earn money sooner.
For the past several years, with many students struggle to find internship, some programs even extend their programs an extra semester so their students can stay in F1 visa longer to find internship or jobs.
In my experience, there are so much to absorb in 3 semesters while having to find internship, apply and interview. This will come as a shock to most students. Some will take shortcuts (not going to classes and learn the material properly) but the gist is that unless you are extremely prepared academically, most will struggle to fully learn and job search at the same time.
Take a look at Princeton which is a full 2 years program. I believe it's the only 2-year program on our ranking. Their students have a more balanced workload and time for career development. This helps them maintain a good placement rate over the years.

Thank you for this explanation!

 

[nkscb]

When it comes to pursuing a Master’s in Quantitative Finance, 4 universities frequently top the list for Indian students

NYU (New York University)
Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology)
NCSU (North Carolina State University)
Rutgers University

These institutions are known for their rigorous curriculum, industry connections, and strong placement records.

Naturally, they become dream destinations for many students aiming to break into the world of quant finance, risk management, trading, or financial engineering.

But here’s the challenge:

What happens when you get admits from two or more of these?

This is where most students start feeling confused — and rightfully so. Each of these programs shines in different areas, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer.

So I’ve created a Youtube video to analyze and differentiate these four programs based on a several key factors. I’ve tried my level best to break down the differences clearly — so you can make an informed decision, not just an emotional one.

This is a really good video. Any idea where does UCLA's MFE come into picture? How is it vis-a-vis say NCSU?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

This is a really good video. Any idea where does UCLA's MFE come into picture? How is it vis-a-vis say NCSU?

There is so many combination when you try to compare X vs Y.
We are actually building a tool for QuantNet that does exactly that. When people want to compare say UCLA vs NCSU, it will pull info from our proprietary data and present it side-by-side. This way, you can make an informed decision, lest any personal opinion or hearsay cloud judment.

 

[Vittal]

There is so many combination when you try to compare X vs Y.
We are actually building a tool for QuantNet that does exactly that. When people want to compare say UCLA vs NCSU, it will pull info from our proprietary data and present it side-by-side. This way, you can make an informed decision, lest any personal opinion or hearsay cloud judment.

Great

 

[Vittal]

No movement on application status....not yet got reply for email sent to Malcom..... anyone sent email to Laura / Malcolm ? Any response ?

Great

Any update on application status...anyone got reply from Laura or Malcom ?

 

[sidvz]

Oh mighty algorithms, let Georgia Tech admit me before my variance goes infinite

 

[Vittal]

Admit or reject ....let them give results ...so we can decide and proceed further....they stopped responding to email too

 

[Vittal]

Oh mighty algorithms, let Georgia Tech admit me before my variance goes infinite

You are already enrolled in nyu tondon...so what is the problem

 

[Vittal]

19 th March they updated in website that there will be 1 to 2 weeks delay ..1 week over ...this is second week they should give results by this weekend

 

[nkscb]

Haven't received reply from Malcolm. There is radio silence.

 

[nishm]

I think they will give a lot fewer admits this fall, which they also mentioned in their session. Apparently, a lot of students enrolled in the spring session, but I don't understand the program's selectivity. The program has around 60% acceptance rate in spring, which falls down to 25% in fall. This year it may fall down more.

 

[hlios_ryu]

I think they will give a lot fewer admits this fall, which they also mentioned in their session. Apparently, a lot of students enrolled in the spring session, but I don't understand the program's selectivity. The program has around 60% acceptance rate in spring, which falls down to 25% in fall. This year it may fall down more. I find this highly unfair.View attachment 56237View attachment 56238

I think the acceptance rate might not be a good comparison, as the difference in number of applicants is staggering. I’d compare it with its own class, which does show an upward trend in Spring admits, as opposed to a stabilised or slightly downward trend in Fall admits - which does match with the program’s now current preference for Spring as a session, as it gives them time to prep candidates for internship season.

 

[nishm]

I think the acceptance rate might not be a good comparison, as the difference in number of applicants is staggering. I’d compare it with its own class, which does show an upward trend in Spring admits, as opposed to a stabilised or slightly downward trend in Fall admits - which does match with the program’s now current preference for Spring as a session, as it gives them time to prep candidates for internship season.

Yeah that is kind of a right take didn't think of it like that

 

[chikitos]

Does anyone know what percentage of students receive interview calls and how many actually clear the interview? I need to make a calculated decision soon, as I have to apply for a loan and begin the visa process.

 

[hlios_ryu]

Does anyone know what percentage of students receive interview calls and how many actually clear the interview? I need to make a calculated decision soon, as I have to apply for a loan and begin the visa process.

Most people should receive an interview call barring maybe 5%, which itself has only been a recent trend. Out of that, probably 25% get admitted.

 

[nishm]

Saying that 500 applicants are being interviewed is quite a stretch and an overwhelming number. I don't think it would be that high.

 

[nkscb]

Saying that 500 applicants are being interviewed is quite a stretch and an overwhelming number. I don't think it would be that high.

As of now, the tracker shows: 20 accepted, 12 rejected, 2 waitlisted, and 20 pending applications.

Last year, the final tally was 27 acceptances and 15 rejections, yielding an acceptance rate of around 64%, according to QuantNet.

If we assume a similar acceptance rate this year, we can expect around 35 total acceptances by the end of the cycle. Since 20 offers have already been reported, that suggests approximately 15 more acceptances might still be on the way—potentially coming from the pool of 20 pending and 2 waitlisted candidates.

That means roughly 7 out of every 10 of us in the remaining group could still receive good news. So let’s stay hopeful—there’s still plenty of reason to be optimistic.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

I like how you guys dig through the public numbers on the Tracker and online to come to data-driven conclusions. This is what I would expect aspiring quants to do instead of relying on second hand guessing.

Last year, the final tally was 27 acceptances and 15 rejections, yielding an acceptance rate of around 64%, according to QuantNet.

Some caveat on how the tracker data is finalized: if a tracker is pending for over a year and not being updated by the author, we will automatically mark it as rejection.
This mean out of those 15 rejections last year, there is a possibility some got admitted. This will increase the acceptance rate among QuantNet members higher than 64%.
The reported acceptance for GaTech last year is 32%. It's evident that our members are highly qualified and their acceptance rate is much higher than the average acceptance rate for the whole cohort. This is true for all programs represented here.
Currently, the Tracker shows that we have roughly 224 admits with 140 rejections over all. It's a 61.5% acceptance rate vs the ~30% average acceptance rate for GaTech.

I think @nkscb is right that there is reason to be optimistic for more acceptance in the coming days.

 

[Vittal]

Sounds reasonable...if you see quality of application pending...almost 168 to 170 in Q and 3 to 3.5 GPA