COMPARE UCB MFE vs Princeton MFin

[QuantBen]

I have recently been accepted to both the Princeton MFin and the Berkeley MFE programs and am having trouble deciding. They both have excellent placement for both internships and full time positions. Berkely is only one year which is definitely a plus however Princeton obviously has a great name and has a broader coursework which is also a plus. Does anybody have any advice they can share? Much appreciated!

-Ben

 

[AnoopRN]

Congrats Ben - These are amazing achievements.

Pick either, you can't go wrong.

 

[bluechimp]

Feel free to PM me with specific questions about Princeton. Congratulations, most excellent offers.

 

[IlyaKEightSix]

I'd go with Berkeley. IMO a master's degree is something that you want minted on your resume ASAP so you can get working. After all, every year in MS has a massive opportunity cost. EG you pay five figures while missing out on five figures worth of salary.

Anyhow, holy sh!t. Good job on the getting in.

 

[sak]

I have heard Princeton is a bit theoretical and research type. I do not know and I have just heard it. You need to verify it for yourself. I did not apply either as I got through Berkeley before Princeton deadline. I am going to Berkeley.

 

[QuantBen]

Thanks I will prob see you there sak

 

[william_yu]

Hello all !

Could you give some advices regarding the choice between the Princeton MFin and the UCB MFE ?

Any comment is welcome as I do not know what I should choose..

Thanks a lot for the help!

 

[mhy]

What do you want to do?

 

[Varun Dubey]

Princeton has certain advantages over UCB: small class size, huge elective pool, top-tier ivy

 

[RedL]

If you're considering pursuing a PHd in quantitative subject field, finance and such, I would suggest Princeton, as it's program is highly theoritical and is catered to students having such objectives. Otherwise, go for the Berkeley MFE program.

 

[derjimfe]

If you're considering pursuing a PHd in quantitative subject field, finance and such, I would suggest Princeton, as it's program is highly theoritical and is catered to students having such objectives. Otherwise, go for the Berkeley MFE program.

If you are admitted to both programs, congrats!

I second the opinion above: go to the Berkeley MFE if you want to work in industry, if you want to do a PhD down the road, Princeton might be better.

I don't know that much about Princeton, but you will have fun at UCB