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Just got laid off

diegoo

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Hey guys,

I just recently got laid off from a prop trading firm after about a year so one career path I am considering is going for a MFE. Is it too late to apply? I've looked briefly into the programs, and for example NYU has an application deadline of 2/8. I've taken the GRE already so that's not an issue, but I was wondering if the application itself and the recommendations will take too much time.

Also, here are my stats so that you guys can point me to programs that I might get into:

B.S. Statistics at Ivy League school, GPA 3.5
GRE Verbal: 163
GRE Math: 170
GRE Writing: 4.0
Recommendations could be a little shaky - don't really know who to ask

I only just learned about these MFE programs and this site, so any advice or anything you could point me to would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
I am looking for new jobs as well but from what I hear it's not very easy right now, so I'd like to pursue MFE as well as a backup.
 
Yes, it is one of the risks I knew I was getting into. Does anyone have any advice on my situation in regards to MFE programs??
 
I am planning to look at other programs too, NYU just seemed to be the closest deadline. Are there a lot of good schools that are still accepting applications with ample time for me to prepare? I'm definitely looking to start this year as opposed to next year.
 
I saw that link already - I guess my question is which ones can I realistically apply to? Is my academic profile, including my recommendations, good enough to have a good shot to any of those schools? (The tracker seems to suggest so but i don't know how important recommendations are). Also, how long would it take to put together a good application so that I would have a good shot? Thanks
 
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