Does Phi Beta Kappa matter in MFE application?

[Penglu]

Hey, I am just wondering if Phi Beta Kappa is valued in the process of MFE application? I come from a top 20 LAC, with GPA above 3.8, and 1400+ GRE score, maths and econ double major, have taken classes in java programming and algorithm. Not sure if there is any chance to get into some top MFE programs. I am doing an independent research on topics related to convex optimization, but will not finish until next year right before I graduate. I hope someone can help me recommend some good programs. Thanks everyone.

 

[euroazn]

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throw new ThreadIgnoredException("PUT THIS IS IN THE MASTER THREAD!");

 

[Joy Pathak]

while(title.isMisleading())
throw new ThreadIgnoredException("PUT THIS IS IN THE MASTER THREAD!");

This made me 'lol'

 

[Andy Nguyen]

It's nice to have on your resume and it likely won't hurt or help your MFE application.
Anyone who went through the undergrad study in the US know once you got to a certain GPA, credit level, if you can pay, you can join these Greek-sounding honor society.

 

[dstefan]

The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an academic honor society, not a Greek fraternity. It should matter in an application; it does for Baruch MFE Program admission.

Wikipedia:
Since inception, 17 U.S. Presidents, 37 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, 1 NFL MVP and 131 Nobel Laureates have been inducted members.
Phi Beta Kappa Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Andy Nguyen]

That's why I said Greek-sounding honor society. I should know it's not a fraternity because I was in about half a dozen such honor society in college.

 

[Penglu]

Thanks, Andy. I have looked a lot of posts here, and you are really kind in giving advice to everyone. I am just wondering if it is possible to get some school selection advice from you? Like which tier of schools should focus on? Thank you so much!

---------- Post added at 09:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:15 PM ----------

Hi, euroazn, sorry for making my title misleading. I was a little bit spontaneous in writing the post, did not carefully put an appropriate title. But still, I am really in need of some good advices for schools, since deadlines are around the corner already. Thank you so much !!!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Start from here

2009 QuantNetwork Ranking of Financial Engineering Programs | Quant Network
Quant Network Program Selector | Quant Network
Program Review | Quant Network

I can't tell you which programs to apply but after going through students reviews, you will have a better idea about each program

 

[Penglu]

Thank you so much!!

 

[Penglu]

Thank you Dr. Stefan, it is really great to hear from you. Baruch MFE program is one of my top choices. But my weakness is I dun have any WE related to Quants. I am about to graduate next year, should I give it a try to apply to Baruch? I noticed that nearly all MFE students in Baruch has strong WE.

 

[dstefan]

About a quarter of our students in each class do not have relevant work experience. It is the overall strength of the application that matters - there is no requirement per se of having work experience.

 

[Penglu]

Thank you so much. Then I will definitely apply for that!

 

[arden]

lol are you ******* joking dude??? phi beta kappa is not just a "Greek-sounding honor society" it's the most prestigious and difficult honor any undergrad in the united states can get coming out of college. the ones you were in may be bullshit but pbk is not. you'd be insane not to put that on your resume