Tandon MFE vs Columbia Math Fin vs Chicago MSFM

[Devilzangel]

I have been admitted to the above 3 programs. I have read some comments about the programs in the forum but am unable to decide. It would be really helpful if you guys could vote and provide your insight about the rating.

My current preferences are Chicago>Columbia>NYU

Thanks all in advance!

 

[somya harjai]

Why Chicago over Columbia?

 

[somya harjai]

I can only tell you the Pros and Cons of Columbia mathfin:

Columbia Mathfin:
Cons:
1) Expensive course.
2) No career services.
3) Their Coursework is theoretical and is tough as well.
4) Columbia already has programs like MFE, MSOR, MA stats so tough competition there as well.

Pros:
1) Columbia brand name will help in getting interviews.
2) MAFN is also well reputed program with very strong Alumni base.
3) Location is important factor for networking opportunities.
4) If you have strong math background or relevant work ex i think you can learn a lot from their math and stats courses.

 

[Devilzangel]

Smaller class size at Chicago, no other competing courses like MSOR and MFE and in regards to location, Chicago is the only competitive university in the region.

 

[somya harjai]

Have you received any scholarship from Chicago?

 

[Devilzangel]

Yes 30%.

 

[Jose Cespedes]

Smaller class size at Chicago, no other competing courses like MSOR and MFE and in regards to location, Chicago is the only competitive university in the region.

I wonder how folks out of NW do after they graduate...