Princeton MFin Princeton MFin Admission Discussion

[dbzgoku]

I have actually spoken with alumni from both schools. At the end of the day, it depends on what you want and where you want to head to. If your dream job requires more corporate finance exposure(Asset management/PE/Financial modeling), then MIT should do the job. However, for quant finance roles, Princeton has a better reputation. Also, MIT is focused towards people without prior experience while Princeton does have a good number of experienced folks. However, IMO if you have a strong programming and math background then you can definitely get placed at the top companies even if you don't attend either of these programs. But Princeton does offer you the finest quantitative finance education and there's no doubt about that(and so does MIT for theoritical finance). Also, I believe the peer group at Princeton would be more experienced and stronger as the program is super selective. You should do well in life and career even if you attend MIT, so best of luck mate!

 

[celiaaa]

NYU MSQF. Are we able to accept it and pay the deposit, and accept another university later on? (of course forfeiting the first deposit)

I have the same question. Any thought on deposit?

 

[jzm]

Hi! Here's a WhatsApp group for incoming Princeton MFins, if you wanted to join It'll be nice to meet everyone! Princeton MFin 2021

 

[chasitychen]

Got my offer a few hours ago! I was on the waitlist and thought I would 99.99% be rejected since the April 15 deadline is very close. So excited!!

 

[udays]

I have my math assessment for the Princeton MFin program coming up. Does anyone know what kind of topics I should expect to be tested on? Thanks!

 

[DarthVaderrr]

Following as I have the same Question.

 

[watttss]

Same here, don't know how/ if to prepare

 

[CathyDai]

How do you guys feel about the test?

 

[DarthVaderrr]

I felt it was of moderate difficulty, dont think it required much prep if you had the relevant math background.
Also, felt they were quite generous in providing the 90 mins time limit for just 12 questions.

 

[clownish_trust]

I felt it was of moderate difficulty, dont think it required much prep if you had the relevant math background.
Also, felt they were quite generous in providing the 90 mins time limit for just 12 questions.

Same here. I was worried a bit but better than expected.

 

[DarthVaderrr]

@clownish_trust @CathyDai Did any of you get an interview invite?

 

[Satoru]

I haven’t received anything yet. I guess successful candidates would score more than 9 or 10 out of 12. I got a full score on GRE Q, but this assessment was a disaster for me…

 

[DarthVaderrr]

Oh ok I did get an interview invite today but the slots available are only of tomorrow and day after tomorrow

 

[CathyDai]

Oh ok I did get an interview invite today but the slots available are only of tomorrow and day after tomorrow

I haven't heard back anything either... Do you mind sharing your background?

 

[DarthVaderrr]

@CathyDai DM'ed you, prefer to not post it here to remain anonymity.

 

[another_yy]

@CathyDai DM'ed you, prefer to not post it here to remain anonymity.

Hey bro do you mind DM me as well? Haven't heard back since math test here

 

[DarthVaderrr]

Hey bro do you mind DM me as well? Haven't heard back since math test here

Done. As an FYI for everyone, the email says they have shortlisted around 100 people but not sure if they have sent invite to all 100

 

[uneconomical]

Done. As an FYI for everyone, the email says they have shortlisted around 100 people but not sure if they have sent invite to all 100

Hey! Do you mind sending me a DM as well of your profile, because I haven't heard back yet either.

 

[qnxlyhm]

What does it mean not to get an interview after a math assessment?

 

[clownish_trust]

What does it mean not to get an interview after a math assessment?

It seems that they are sending invitation to 100 people in a row. I got one after DarthVader. Better to wait.