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Hello guys, I just joined this forum yesterday and am amazed by the quality and quantity of the information present here. I have a few questions about getting a quant internship as an undergraduate-
1. Are undergraduates are even considered for quant internships?
2. If so, what should I do to distinguish myself from everyone else out there. My background is as follows:
B.A. Computer Science,Statistics,EE Minor from UC Berkeley, Expected: 2015 GPA:3.31
I have done a couple of personal projects outside of classwork related to finance, like building a really simple automated trading system with Python and QSTK and I'm learning how to model derivatives right now. I am also planning to join the Berkeley Investment Group Quant Fund this semester.
The reason I'm asking you guys is because I have applied to about 15-20 quant/quant-related jobs so far and only 2 have gotten back to me. I feel like all the time and effort I have put into my personal projects is going to waste. What more can I do in order to make sure I get a good internship this summer? Thanks for all the help guys.
1. Are undergraduates are even considered for quant internships?
2. If so, what should I do to distinguish myself from everyone else out there. My background is as follows:
B.A. Computer Science,Statistics,EE Minor from UC Berkeley, Expected: 2015 GPA:3.31
I have done a couple of personal projects outside of classwork related to finance, like building a really simple automated trading system with Python and QSTK and I'm learning how to model derivatives right now. I am also planning to join the Berkeley Investment Group Quant Fund this semester.
The reason I'm asking you guys is because I have applied to about 15-20 quant/quant-related jobs so far and only 2 have gotten back to me. I feel like all the time and effort I have put into my personal projects is going to waste. What more can I do in order to make sure I get a good internship this summer? Thanks for all the help guys.