Columbia MAFN vs UCLA MFE

[Jwbaumquant]

I have to decide between Columbia MAFN and UCLA MFE. I know the rankings and have read multiple threads and still cannot make a decision. I am coming straight from undergrad so I know placement will be harder for me. UCLA has published placement and I have been told by UCLA the numbers do not change when you solely consider people in the program who came straight from undergrad. Furthermore UCLA seems to have more programming than Columbia which would be a major plus for me. On the other hand Columbia has a better rank and reputation, flexibility in courses and a location advantage. I am stuck as to which is the better of the two options for someone who is coming straight from undergrad. Thank you for your thoughts and opinions in advance.

 

[Dave Lee]

Congrats! did u applied UCLA first round? when did they send out the admission? thx!

 

[melodie]

I applied to both of them as well!
when did u get results from UCLA and when did u submit it?
thx!