Undergrad program

[farbodmalayeri]

Hi everyone,
I’m studying Applied and Computational Math at USC. I heard that MFE programs value your school more than the GPA to a certain extent. I was curious to know if MFE programs think of USC as a top school in the US or not?

I appreciate the responses.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Undergrad school name/reputation is not a big factor in MFE decisions. You have the right degree from a good school so it's not a concern.
Just make sure your profile is competitive. Get all the required courses and do more.
Learn C++ and Python. Do project, participate in competition, etc.

Thread 'MFE Recruiting Reality Check: What Every Incoming Student Needs to Know'

4/10/25

So you got into a MFE Program… Now What?​

There are plenty of articles on how to get into a MFE program… but how do you prepare for the intensely competitive internship recruiting that comes with a graduate program in quantitative finance?

I’m happy to share some insights from my three years of experience working in Career Services for Carnegie Mellon’s MSCF (Master of Science in Computational Finance) program.

The Reality of U.S. Recruitment
*Note: As majority of my students have landed internships and full-time roles in the US, I will focus on how to prepare for...

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