UCB MFE How bad is the Career Services at Berkeley?

[drewverzino]

Hi everyone,

I recently was admitted to UC Berkeley. I've been reading some really negative reviews about the program (mainly focusing on the career services aspect of the program being very unorganized) and I wanted to ask if anyone has any opinions on the validity of these reviews or if there is any update to Berkeley's situation?

 

[Michelle]

I saw that you got admitted to both UCB MFE and GaTech QCF. Their most recent reviews are very critical about the career services or lack thereof.
I think they are very valid concern raised by recent graduates. No reason to dismiss them.
UCB MFE used to have a robust career services when Linda was still director. She played a critical part in placing many gradutes.
I think they went through a very difficult transition with many turnovers after she took on a different role at UCB. It is hard to know whether it will get better.
GaTech does not have that leadership transitional issue so complaints are not a new issue. I think you should reach out to as many recent grads as you can to get more view points.
Best of luck.