4 Months left to begin MFE Program, How do I go about preparing for it in advance? Starting from scratch.

[shreyasdeu]

With 4 months left before I begin my MFE (Master of Financial Engineering) program, how should I prepare in advance if I’m starting from scratch? I want to make the most of this time to build a solid foundation in the necessary skills, tools, and concepts. Could someone guide me on how to approach topics like math, programming, finance, and any other areas that are essential for succeeding in an MFE program? A structured roadmap or resource suggestions would be really helpful!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Here is a relevant topic on how to use the next few months to prepare for interview.
Of the topics of importance, I think you should prioritize your programming skills. I would suggest taking the C++ and Python courses here on QuantNet.

Thread 'MFE Recruiting Reality Check: What Every Incoming Student Needs to Know'

4/10/25

So you got into a MFE Program… Now What?​

There are plenty of articles on how to get into a MFE program… but how do you prepare for the intensely competitive internship recruiting that comes with a graduate program in quantitative finance?

I’m happy to share some insights from my three years of experience working in Career Services for Carnegie Mellon’s MSCF (Master of Science in Computational Finance) program.

The Reality of U.S. Recruitment
*Note: As majority of my students have landed internships and full-time roles in the US, I will focus on how to prepare for...

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[shreyasdeu]

Here is a relevant topic on how to use the next few months to prepare for interview.
Of the topics of importance, I think you should prioritize your programming skills. I would suggest taking the C++ and Python courses here on QuantNet.

Thread 'MFE Recruiting Reality Check: What Every Incoming Student Needs to Know'

4/10/25

So you got into a MFE Program… Now What?​

There are plenty of articles on how to get into a MFE program… but how do you prepare for the intensely competitive internship recruiting that comes with a graduate program in quantitative finance?

I’m happy to share some insights from my three years of experience working in Career Services for Carnegie Mellon’s MSCF (Master of Science in Computational Finance) program.

The Reality of U.S. Recruitment
*Note: As majority of my students have landed internships and full-time roles in the US, I will focus on how to prepare for...

• Andy Nguyen
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Articles

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Thank you for your reply , Andy! will follow this. Would not having enough experience in this field affect my chances of bagging a quant role? I have about 10 months of work experience after graduating in August 2024. Have pursued my undergraduation in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science.