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Yiyang ZOU
Hi Andy,

I am sorry that I have to ask for how could I get refund within 14 days because I wrongly estimated my available time recently. Thanks a lot!
Bui Loc
Hi Andy, I'm an international student from VN, a sophomore MSU majoring in Advanced Math and CS (4.0 GPA). I want to break into either QR at mid tier shops or Risk Quant at HF/IB. Currently I'm doing research in ML and SDE. What should I do to boost my resume (research/projects/networking)for next year internship cycle? Should I do one more major or minor in Risk management/Quant risk? Ty so much for your advice.
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
A graduate degree is almost a requirement to break in the industry these days. Very rarely that undergraduates can break in given the competition where thousands of master students flood the job market. In that approach, you don't want to get too specialized in undergraduate, just focus on core skills (math/programming/stats) and get good grades and relevant projects. Then apply to top quant programs with proven placement stats and strong career services. Good luck.
Bui Loc
Bui Loc
Do internships/work experience/research experience matter in MFE/MQF/MSFC top programs admission. If not, what are important factors. Thank you so much for your response
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
They are all important factors. The more the better.
nguyenphan
Hi Andy, as a second-year Quantitative Finance student in Vietnam about to dive into major courses, I’d love to get your insights. What technical skills and foundational knowledge are essential for a career in quantitative finance? Are there any specific tools, languages, or mathematical concepts I should master?
Also, Do you think I should use macOS for this field? Thank you very much for your advice! :love:
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Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
At the very least, master C++ and Python as they will be your meal tickets. Read as much about the finance industry as you can. Mac or PC is just a tool. Pick one that makes your job easier.
sprat
Hi Andy
I wanted to know whether MFin is a good way to get into IBs. I'm a recent graduate with my bachelors being from a non finance background. I have cleared 2 levels of CFA and am working as a valuation analyst. I am planning for MS and am puzzled between MFin and MFE. Would appreciate your advice on the value of a MFin from a reputed college in todays world and whether it will help me in finding a good job.
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
Investment banking is different from quantitative finance that many of our members aim for. You dont need a quant degree. You need to graduate from a target school.
S
Hi Andy! I would like to get your opinion on LSE's MSc Financial Mathematics. Thanks :)
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
I don't have much info to give an educated opinion. It appears the program is more theoretical since it's in the Math dept.
ioAhm
Hi Andy
I was accepted into the FSU Financial Math PhD program, and there's very little recent information I can find on things like employability, program quality. As an international student, I am considering the program due to the fee waiver+stipend offered to me, but I would like to know if it's worth my time. Is there a resource that you think might be helpful, or a person I could direct my queries towards?
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Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
Yes. It is a lesser known program. You wont find much info on it outside of Quantnet so i suggest post your question on the forum and others may chime in.
markbogorad
Hi Andy,

I recently got accepted into the MS Quantitative finance joint program between NYU Stern and NYU Shanghai. As the program is relatively new, I'm wondering if you might have any insights on whether it is on par with MFE/mathematics programs or if other members have discussed the program.
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
It would not be comparable to most programs we discuss here. It's more like geared towards local students who want to join an exchange program.
K
Hi Andy,

I am pursuing a double MS in CS and Data Science from top 10 program CS in the US. What are some ways I can learn from to make myself more competitive? I am missing the financial aspect and am worried that would make me less competitive. I am learning mental math, stats, and looking at practice interviews. What else can I do to prepare better? I want to become a buy-side quant. Thank you.
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
My suggestion is for you to read as much as you can here. There are many Ask Me Anything (AMA) threads here from practicing quants who share their wisdom. Read books from our Master Reading List.
blondeydoesquant
Hi Andy!

Just got into USC MFE program, however, I do not know how respected this program is in the field. It is pretty hard to find a lot of information about it except a few times it is mentioned on here. Do you have any insight on the quality of the program and if it is worth pursuing? Thanks.
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
Looks like you should be helping us with some data. Yes, we haven't had much success getting any relevant data from the USC MFE program over the years despite many attempts to contact them. It would be great if you can share even the basic info with us so we can furnish the data on their entry here. USC Financial Engineering program
angelos
Hey! I read your comment about garbage MFE programs.
I am hoping to get into the PhD Program in Applied Mathematics (Quantitative Finance) at Stony Brook. Would you call that a garbage university too? Should I not apply there?
bigbadwolf
bigbadwolf
No, it's not garbage. Stony Brook is a solid second-tier school. If that's the best offer you get, take it. Plus it's probably funded. Also note that many of the universities that have garbage MFE programs have perfectly sound math Ph.D. programs.
T
Hi Andy,

I was wondering if you knew much about UCL's MSc in Computational Finance? I can't seem to find much about it, especially since it's a fairly new program. If you happened to know anything about its merits and reputation, I'd appreciate any such insight.

Thanks!
Andy Nguyen
Andy Nguyen
Yes, there are few info on the program since it's rarely discussed here. Maybe reach out to current/past students of the program on LinkedIn to see if they can provide any insight.
T
tsinghhhhh
Alright thank you, will do!
LaurenJames
Hi Professor Abbott,

I'm a high school student who is really enthralled in the world of finance. I just watched your MIT OCW video and absolutely loved it, so I wanted to reach out to thank you so much for sharing such a good lecture (and for posting the spreadsheet/documents online). I think the idea of pursuing HFT is really exciting, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can as early
LaurenJames
LaurenJames
as possible just because I genuinely think it is super cool. I've read Natenberg, Hull, Murphy and Malkiel and am working my way through Damodaran's valuation book now. I'm going to attend Carnegie Mellon in the fall (so I appreciated the joke about your boss' quantitive competence :)), and wanted to reach out to thank you for making, and posting, such a
LaurenJames
LaurenJames
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Hi Andy,

Have you heard anything about the UZH ETH quant finance program??
Would appreciate to get an advice, whether it is worth living 18 months in Switzerland and spending ~36K. The goal is to stay either in Switzerland or go to London (citizenship from non-eu country).

Many thanks!!
EternalLines
Hi Andy,

Just to be sure, the username that we registered at QuantNet will not be used as the official name of candidate for the C++ programming certificate. am I correct to say so?

Many thanks!
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