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Hi Andy, I am an MRes/PhD Economics student from non-target who is very keen to switch to a Mathematical Finance/Applied Maths PhD programe. I have previously taken Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Game Theory, Probability theory, Time Series Analysis and Stochastic Processs and have received distinctions in all these modules. I am 2 years into the degree though and could master out from my already-funded position. Question is would it be worth it to apply for a Masters in perhaps applied maths from a target uni before eventually applying for a PhD? I have some research experience with Profs in a top 5 Math department and also would have to submit a thesis soon which will be on SDE and Deep Learning. Internship at a Quantum computing firm this summer. Would like to hear your thoughts. Much appreciated! I am keen to get into QR in the future.

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.

Hi Andy, why did GPA from college rankings disappear?

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!

Hi Andy! Would you mind taking a moment to review my request posted here and share your valuable insights when possible? I'd really appreciate it!
Thank you!

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.

Hi Andy! I would like to get your opinion on LSE's MSc Financial Mathematics. Thanks

Hey Andy,

Love the new tracker look, much more intuitive.

Welcome back! It's been a while

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?

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.

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.

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.

Quant Dev in the making
Watch the space!

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?

Hello alfredo i am also doing the same coding as you please provide me your code or please email me nirajan_khatri@yahoo.com, it would be a great help for me

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!

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

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!!

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!