What could I do as a prefrosh to improve my chances of getting into competitive quant/finance clubs next year?

[Canadian Cornellian]

I got into a T20 and am planning to pursue a CS-ORIE major there. However, most of the quant-related clubs are extremely competitive and I did not do any olympiads in high school.

What project do you recommend?
Should I get certifications of some sort?
Learn topics independently?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

I would start here. There are tons of free reading materials that you can use to get a better understanding of the industry. Then, you can start networking with people to learn more. It's never ending so it does not matter which channels you use to pursue the knowledge.

Thread 'Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students'

7/1/07

QuantNet International Guide to Financial Engineering Programs

DOWNLOAD GUIDE​

FREE QUANT CAREER GUIDES

• What do quant do ? A guide by Mark Joshi. (see attachment)
• Paul & Dominic's Guide to Quant Careers (see attachment)
• Paul & Dominic's Guide to Getting a Quant Job (see attachment)
• Career in Financial Markets 2024-2025, a guide by efinancialcareers.
• Interview Preparation Guide by Michael Page: Quantitative Analysis. Download
• Interview Preparation Guide by Michael Page: Quantitative...

• Andy Nguyen
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[Canadian Cornellian]

I would start here. There are tons of free reading materials that you can use to get a better understanding of the industry. Then, you can start networking with people to learn more. It's never ending so it does not matter which channels you use to pursue the knowledge.

Thread 'Master reading list for Quants, MFE (Financial Engineering) students'

7/1/07

QuantNet International Guide to Financial Engineering Programs

DOWNLOAD GUIDE​

FREE QUANT CAREER GUIDES

• What do quant do ? A guide by Mark Joshi. (see attachment)
• Paul & Dominic's Guide to Quant Careers (see attachment)
• Paul & Dominic's Guide to Getting a Quant Job (see attachment)
• Career in Financial Markets 2024-2025, a guide by efinancialcareers.
• Interview Preparation Guide by Michael Page: Quantitative Analysis. Download
• Interview Preparation Guide by Michael Page: Quantitative...

• Andy Nguyen
• Replies: 302
• Forum: Books

• 

Thank you! I'll be sure to read that.

 

[Canadian Cornellian]

Thank you! I'll be sure to read that.