Forgive me in advance for this semi-chances thread. This will be my first and last of this type, but this issue has been weighing heavily on my mind.
I have been planning for--quite some time-- to apply for MFE directly out of undergrad, but from previous threads and "entering class" profiles it seems that this may prove a true feat.
I have pretty good stats, but absolutely no related work experience:
Cornell University
B.S. Mathematics/Statistics
Finance Minor
current GPA: 3.921
Practice GRE: QR 800 VR 620 AR 4.6
Math: Calculus-Multivariate, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis (schedule permitting), ODE, PDE, Stochastic Process, Probability Theory, Statistical Theory, Graduate Statistical methods 1 & 2.
Finance: Micro, Micro Theory, Econometrics, Financial Accounting, Finance, Derivatives & Risk Management.
Computer Science: Intro/C++, Java 1, OO prog, Data Structures, Probabilistic models (Monte Carlo)
I feel like I have planned out my curriculum to the last detail and was excited to apply to Baruch/NYU/Princeton, but seeing as I have only 1 crumby internship and only experience as a math tutor and a stats consultant, will my application be seriously handicapped? The problem is my school is located in New York no-wheres-ville and the best I will be able to do before graduation is research/internships. Should I try to get a job as a financial analyst for a couple years after grad'ing?
Thanks in advance; any responses are valued and highly appreciated.
I have been planning for--quite some time-- to apply for MFE directly out of undergrad, but from previous threads and "entering class" profiles it seems that this may prove a true feat.
I have pretty good stats, but absolutely no related work experience:
Cornell University
B.S. Mathematics/Statistics
Finance Minor
current GPA: 3.921
Practice GRE: QR 800 VR 620 AR 4.6
Math: Calculus-Multivariate, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis (schedule permitting), ODE, PDE, Stochastic Process, Probability Theory, Statistical Theory, Graduate Statistical methods 1 & 2.
Finance: Micro, Micro Theory, Econometrics, Financial Accounting, Finance, Derivatives & Risk Management.
Computer Science: Intro/C++, Java 1, OO prog, Data Structures, Probabilistic models (Monte Carlo)
I feel like I have planned out my curriculum to the last detail and was excited to apply to Baruch/NYU/Princeton, but seeing as I have only 1 crumby internship and only experience as a math tutor and a stats consultant, will my application be seriously handicapped? The problem is my school is located in New York no-wheres-ville and the best I will be able to do before graduation is research/internships. Should I try to get a job as a financial analyst for a couple years after grad'ing?
Thanks in advance; any responses are valued and highly appreciated.