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thcreech said:
Hey everyone, I was just seeing what the general consensus between these two programs are. I see that the QCF has a slightly higher salary and the FinMath has slightly better placement. Big kicker for me is I would be in-state at NCSU and therefore it is significantly cheaper. Ideally I would want to work sell-side after the program (not much for NYC or Chicago so likely Atlanta or Charlotte). The career services at NCSU also really stand out to me but I’m not sure if the prestige of the Georgia Tech name would make it more worthwhile.
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If you want to be in sell-side in Raleigh, Atlanta or Charlotte, NCSU with in-state tuition is def the best choice imo. If you want to be in NYC, Boston, or Chicago I think it’s kind of a toss up tbh. I view them pretty equally.
 
I have been offered a place at Stevens with $10k Scholarship. I have also been offered a place at Rutgers MQF. I need to pay Rutgers 3.7k USD by tomorrow if I need to reserve their seat. I am still awaiting decisions from other schools (Chicago, Columbia etc.)

I want to understand is it worth dropping Rutgers over Stevens as my worst-case scenario.

@Andy Nguyen would love to hear your thoughts on this.
 
Which program is better suited for quant roles in buy side (trading/research)? NCSU FinMath seems to more focused towards risk roles.
Could someone give a brief pros and cons list to get a better perspective.
 
Thoughts on the two programs and the pros and cons of each? I received acceptances from both, waiting on results from other schools but if I had to choose between these two, which one should it be? Looking to go into Algorithmic Trading at prop-trading firms post-graduation.
 
LucasOk said:
I got my offer today and applied Feb 1st. Was asked to submit a video essay like last week
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Video essay? That's interesting... I also applied on Feb 1st and am international, but I haven't heard anything :0
Anyway Thx for that info! I hope you will be accepted to your Top choice!
 
lighnity said:
Video essay? That's interesting... I also applied on Feb 1st and am international, but I haven't heard anything :0
Anyway Thx for that info! I hope you will be accepted to your Top choice!
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I applied on 5th Jan and still haven't heard anything
 
Hi guys,

Thank you for giving advice! I need to choose one program to attend this fall 2024 from these three programs.

I wish to find a job in the US and need company to sponsor H1B. I don't really have a preference in working in buy side or sell side, and I accept risk, quant research, quant trading or any fin-tech fields. So I mainly care about finding a full time job in the US. Which program works better for me?
 
Hey man
So even Im caught up in a similar situation MCF Stanford and MSCF CMU
Can you tell me how was your experience. I intend to work and start my own quant fund down the lane
 
Hi I was wondering what’s everyone’s thought on this, I have received an offer from both Oxford MCF and Columbia MAFN. I’m very stuck with deciding between these 2 program. I know for Columbia the career support has been getting better, and as for Oxford it is known for the quantitative learning but it seems like there isn’t much career support especially how the program is only 10 months. Could someone give an input?
 
I’m actually open for both places, more importantly it’s the quality of the program and the career service
 

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