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Hello,
I originally wanted to pursue a PhD in economics. After further consideration, I thought maybe a masters degree would suffice. While I originally wanted to do research, after taking an OO computer programming course, I have become fascinated with coding. However, my programming experience is relatively weak compared to, say, engineers.
I have recently become interested in being a financial engineer. In particular, I was interested in the statistical side (e.g., risk analysis and model testing). From my research, I gather that this is such a field. However, I would also be interested in the mathematical modeling side.
Here's my profile:
Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago, BA Economics, Mathematics Minor
Undergrad GPA: 3.815
GRE: (forgot verbal score--around 75th percentile) 163Q 4.5 AW (planing to retake to up it to at least 167 Q).
Research Experience: Served as an RA for my home institution. Currently serving as an RA for a large international organization in DC with a good placement record for econ PhD
Math Courses: Calc I (B+), Calc II (A) Multivariate (B+) Linear Algebra (A-) Math Stats (A) Econometrics (A) ODE (A) Intro to Proofs (A-) Real Analysis (A)
Programming Courses: Intro to Computing (A-) Intro to Object Oriented Programming (A)
If anyone could please advise me on the best route, whether it be to continue pursuing the econ PhD or otherwise, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!
I originally wanted to pursue a PhD in economics. After further consideration, I thought maybe a masters degree would suffice. While I originally wanted to do research, after taking an OO computer programming course, I have become fascinated with coding. However, my programming experience is relatively weak compared to, say, engineers.
I have recently become interested in being a financial engineer. In particular, I was interested in the statistical side (e.g., risk analysis and model testing). From my research, I gather that this is such a field. However, I would also be interested in the mathematical modeling side.
Here's my profile:
Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago, BA Economics, Mathematics Minor
Undergrad GPA: 3.815
GRE: (forgot verbal score--around 75th percentile) 163Q 4.5 AW (planing to retake to up it to at least 167 Q).
Research Experience: Served as an RA for my home institution. Currently serving as an RA for a large international organization in DC with a good placement record for econ PhD
Math Courses: Calc I (B+), Calc II (A) Multivariate (B+) Linear Algebra (A-) Math Stats (A) Econometrics (A) ODE (A) Intro to Proofs (A-) Real Analysis (A)
Programming Courses: Intro to Computing (A-) Intro to Object Oriented Programming (A)
If anyone could please advise me on the best route, whether it be to continue pursuing the econ PhD or otherwise, I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!
