Hello all,
I have received four admissions so far, I am in need of some advice in picking my graduate school. Here is my background:
Major: CS + Math double
I have no internship related to finance field, however, I do have couple of paper in CS.
My views on the schools are:
Cornell MFE:
POSITIVE-I heard its placement is good. Program is 3 semester long including one semester at NYC. I think 3 semester helps students like me to find a intern or full-time position since I had no work experience in the related field. It has high reputation in Asia. (I'd like to be working in HK sometime in my career, although stay in US is also not a bad idea)
NEGATIVE-Tuition is pretty high. Getting through the program would cost about $90-$100K. I did not get any merit base scholarships. I wondering if any of you know about their need-base scholarships. How does it work???
Chicago Math finance:
POSITIVE- Good reputation since their business school is great. located right in Chicago. a little lower in tuition since the length is shorter.
NEGATIVE- Have heard it is not doing as good as they were before. Plus director change and stuff. Don't know about their placement situation, do they have a career service department? Short length meaning harding to find a intern/job?
NYU Math finance:
POSITIVE- really good reputation in Wall street? Great location in NYC. Professors are practitioners. easier find a job in the US.
NEGATIVE- However, I do not have their admission yet. my status is still pending and they say the decision will be out in "the next few weeks". I don't want to miss other deadlines from other schools.
I also got in to BU and Rutgers Math Finance. BU offers a about 25% percent tuition scholarship. But I don't think these two programs are in the same tier as the three I mentioned above.
It would be greatly appreciated if you guys can give me any advice on picking the best school. I'd like to hear your opinions.
By the way, I've heard Ivy schools offer need-base scholarships, I know that is true for the Undergraduates. How about master programs? Anybody know this? And do you guys know anything about government loan? I definitely need to find some funding for my school.
Thank you very much!
I have received four admissions so far, I am in need of some advice in picking my graduate school. Here is my background:
Major: CS + Math double
I have no internship related to finance field, however, I do have couple of paper in CS.
My views on the schools are:
Cornell MFE:
POSITIVE-I heard its placement is good. Program is 3 semester long including one semester at NYC. I think 3 semester helps students like me to find a intern or full-time position since I had no work experience in the related field. It has high reputation in Asia. (I'd like to be working in HK sometime in my career, although stay in US is also not a bad idea)
NEGATIVE-Tuition is pretty high. Getting through the program would cost about $90-$100K. I did not get any merit base scholarships. I wondering if any of you know about their need-base scholarships. How does it work???
Chicago Math finance:
POSITIVE- Good reputation since their business school is great. located right in Chicago. a little lower in tuition since the length is shorter.
NEGATIVE- Have heard it is not doing as good as they were before. Plus director change and stuff. Don't know about their placement situation, do they have a career service department? Short length meaning harding to find a intern/job?
NYU Math finance:
POSITIVE- really good reputation in Wall street? Great location in NYC. Professors are practitioners. easier find a job in the US.
NEGATIVE- However, I do not have their admission yet. my status is still pending and they say the decision will be out in "the next few weeks". I don't want to miss other deadlines from other schools.
I also got in to BU and Rutgers Math Finance. BU offers a about 25% percent tuition scholarship. But I don't think these two programs are in the same tier as the three I mentioned above.
It would be greatly appreciated if you guys can give me any advice on picking the best school. I'd like to hear your opinions.
By the way, I've heard Ivy schools offer need-base scholarships, I know that is true for the Undergraduates. How about master programs? Anybody know this? And do you guys know anything about government loan? I definitely need to find some funding for my school.
Thank you very much!
