University of Chicago - MS in Financial Mathematics

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Nothing. I applied to five and got rejected from all of them, need to introspect now about what went wrong, and how the future will look like.
I'm going back to where you started and reevaluate it
Your stats seem fine. The issue may be with LoR, personal statement, etc.
I would take the suggestions by @MikeLawrence and others by at least take the C++ course here. Many of our members who got into Chicago and other top programs take the C++, Python and Options courses here. Some took pre-MFE courses from Baruch to refresh and strengthen their readiness.
I know it's a big investment of time and money but it's is necessary if you want to get a shot in industry.

Remember, getting into Chicago or any other program is just a small first step. Are you invested in yourself so that you are ready for interview on first day of class?
I'm sure with proper hindsights and preparation, you will get better result next year if you decide.
 
I'm going back to where you started and reevaluate it
Your stats seem fine. The issue may be with LoR, personal statement, etc.
I would take the suggestions by @MikeLawrence and others by at least take the C++ course here. Many of our members who got into Chicago and other top programs take the C++, Python and Options courses here. Some took pre-MFE courses from Baruch to refresh and strengthen their readiness.
I know it's a big investment of time and money but it's is necessary if you want to get a shot in industry.

Remember, getting into Chicago or any other program is just a small first step. Are you invested in yourself so that you are ready for interview on first day of class?
I'm sure with proper hindsights and preparation, you will get better result next year if you decide.
The scary part is that he is a prop trader and literally got rejected from uchicago which makes the most of its students into traders
 
The scary part is that he is a prop trader and literally got rejected from uchicago which makes the most of its students into traders
I think it could be the effect of the current job market in the US as well, as I have seen many better profiles than mine get rejected, and not just something wrong with my application.

Will wait and see how things go. They say the best things take time, so… :)
 
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