COMPARE Georgia Tech Vs. UCLA MFE

[Akshay Sakariya]

Hey Guys,
I'm looking at the comparison between the two. My most important criterion is placements. Then comes quality of study.

I have a certification in CFA Level 1. Possibly Level 2 by July 2015 (fingers crossed). I have no prior job experience.

 

[Leven]

Do you get the the offer from UCLA? I am asking since I have not heard any news about the 1 round.

 

[Akshay Sakariya]

No offer from UCLA yet but I'm asking around anyway. I have an offer from Gatech, though.

 

[TerryDawn]

I believe the average pay is much higher for graduates of UCLA.

 

[ritesh chopra]

Hi @Akshay Sakariya : Did you get an interview invite from UCLA?

 

[JLevin]

Hmm... this looks like a tough one.

- Both universities have exceptional programs (through snooping around their websites and reading forums). Georgia Tech seems to marry their three schools (engineering, mathematics and business) very well though.
- Both have a strong brand name, although maybe UCLA's is a bit stronger. I think UCLA is the second top public school in the states after Berkeley. Georgia Tech would still be up there...
- Both have comparable exit opportunities
- Georgia Tech is in a more favourable timezone with Chicago and NYC... this might be a slight advantage for job searching?
- LA is a cool city

If I had to pick between these two programs, it would honestly come down to the lifestyle. I have family on the east coast, so that's why I would choose Georgia Tech

J

 

[Rajesh Pothamsetty]

Hey Guys,
I'm looking at the comparison between the two. My most important criterion is placements. Then comes quality of study.

I have a certification in CFA Level 1. Possibly Level 2 by July 2015 (fingers crossed). I have no prior job experience.

Hi Akshay
I am in a similar situation, no relevant work ex, CFA L3 this june. Please let me know ur conclusion. We probably might get UCLA admit/reject/WL by end of this week.

 

[Akshay Sakariya]

Hi @Akshay Sakariya : Did you get an interview invite from UCLA?

Hey, no interview. My result will be out by tomorrow morning. So I'm just gonna go to Gatech!