I'm a junior at the University of Maryland
I'm double majoring in economics and finance and minoring in statistics
I don't think I have quite a strong enough background for quant programs straight out of school and definitely not a strong enough programming background (none) but I am looking for advice based on what I do have- I have definitely enjoyed my quantitative classes! and regrettably found my passion a bit late.
I'm particularly concerned that I won't be able to take linear algebra or differential equations...or learn any type of C- programming----any suggestions at all?
Academic profile/ relevant classes and grades or what they will likely be
GPA 3.558------but on the rise!
Relevant Math classes:
Calculus I: B
Calculus II: B
Calculus III: B
Applied Probability and Statistics I: currently taking- pretty sure I'll get an A
Applied Probability and Statistics II: next semester---Will get an A or B
Statistical Computing with SAS: next semester----will get an A or B
Mathematics of Finance (pricing derivative instruments with elementary stochastic calculus)-A/B
Relevant Economics classes:
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis: A
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis: next semester---A/B
Econometrics I: this semester- will get an A
Econometrics II: next semester A
Macroeconomic Models and Forecasting: spring 2014 A/B
Computer Methods in Economics: spring 2014 A/B
Relevant Finance Classes:
Linear Statistical Models in Business: currently taking-A
Investments: currently taking- A/B
Advanced Financial Management: next semester-A
Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management: next semester- A
Banking and financial institutions: spring 2014 -A
Computational Finance: spring 2014 - A
Thanks!
I'm double majoring in economics and finance and minoring in statistics
I don't think I have quite a strong enough background for quant programs straight out of school and definitely not a strong enough programming background (none) but I am looking for advice based on what I do have- I have definitely enjoyed my quantitative classes! and regrettably found my passion a bit late.
I'm particularly concerned that I won't be able to take linear algebra or differential equations...or learn any type of C- programming----any suggestions at all?
Academic profile/ relevant classes and grades or what they will likely be
GPA 3.558------but on the rise!
Relevant Math classes:
Calculus I: B
Calculus II: B
Calculus III: B
Applied Probability and Statistics I: currently taking- pretty sure I'll get an A
Applied Probability and Statistics II: next semester---Will get an A or B
Statistical Computing with SAS: next semester----will get an A or B
Mathematics of Finance (pricing derivative instruments with elementary stochastic calculus)-A/B
Relevant Economics classes:
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis: A
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis: next semester---A/B
Econometrics I: this semester- will get an A
Econometrics II: next semester A
Macroeconomic Models and Forecasting: spring 2014 A/B
Computer Methods in Economics: spring 2014 A/B
Relevant Finance Classes:
Linear Statistical Models in Business: currently taking-A
Investments: currently taking- A/B
Advanced Financial Management: next semester-A
Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management: next semester- A
Banking and financial institutions: spring 2014 -A
Computational Finance: spring 2014 - A
Thanks!
