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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Yusheng" data-source="post: 2174" data-attributes="member: 73">I was a Ph.D. student in physics prior to joining the current program. Why did I switch my major? I like the financial world. Actually, I had the chance to change my major from physics to finance while in college. But I didn't do so at that time because I thought that science would give me a better career foundation. Some years later, when I live in New York which is the most famous financial center of the world, I really can't help wanting to enter the financial field. At the beginning, I had no exact idea on what major I should choose. There are many subfields. After the consultation with my friends those who study at business school or work in financial institutions, I was very excited to say that I know what is the best for me, FINANCIAL ENGINEERING. It fits me very well: I am very interested in financial field and it requires people to have strong science background.Which school should I choose? I began to do research on it via internet. There are so many useful topics there. I chose Baruch College because of the following four reasons: 1. The courses are balanced in math, finance and programming; 2. The director gets a highly positive ratings. Many people know that he puts his heart on this program; 3. Baruch College is located in New York City, the heart of financial world; 4. The tuition is much cheaper than other schools.Now, let me say something about my application procedure. It is not complicated. I submitted my application at the end of February and was interviewed by our director, Prof. Dan Stefanica, at the end of March. My interview was very short. Dan was delayed by a meeting, so he had not enough time to talk more with me. He just asked me something like that how is my math background and programming skill. Then he had to meet another guest as scheduled. He told me the final decision would be made at the end of April. Though I had to wait for that, I was confident I could be admitted. Then I traveled in California and Las Vegas during the spring break in a cheerful mood. In the week after I got back from the west, I was told that I got in by Dan's phone call.</blockquote>

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