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For the following prompt - Princeton is strongly committed to welcoming students with diverse experiences. Describe a personal experience that influenced your decision to pursue graduate study. Explain how the lessons from this experience would enrich Princeton’s residential scholarly community. (250 words)

what sort of SoP is desired. Does Princeton want to see how we have worked with a diverse team or is it something about individual diversity?
 
Does anybody have any idea about the type of questions and level of difficulty in the math assessment to be held on Dec 28th?
 
anxious_guy said:
Does anybody have any idea about the type of questions and level of difficulty in the math assessment to be held on Dec 28th?
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1. Math background is essential. They said this is one of the few things they cannot compromise on, so that the student will be able to handle the courses without struggling. They will make sure you have the right background either from your GPA or from separate extra courses that you taken. (I think the courses need to be accredited)
2. MFE is more of a industry focused degree and so they care much more about your work experience than your research experience. My initial notion was that maybe if I could get some publications it could help with offsetting my low GPA, but Lindsay said a...
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Thoughts on today’s math test? Pretty much in line with my expectations, maybe a bit easier than anticipated.
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Do you have anything else to add to this previous post from another member?
The math assessment happens for 1 hour. Its computer-based and cannot be taken at any other time. 10-12 Questions on Calculus, NLA, Brain Teasers, Stochastic Calculus, Econometrics. Not super hard.
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Andy Nguyen said:
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It was just basic analysis/linear algebra/code execution based.

None of the “quant interview” types. Which is sad for me because that’s what I prepared for. 🤣
 
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Sounds like our QuantNet members are well prepared with all the available information.
So for future applicants, what would you guys suggest them do to prepare for this online assessment test?
 
Andy Nguyen said:
Sounds like our QuantNet members are well prepared with all the available information.
So for future applicants, what would you guys suggest them do to prepare for this online assessment test?
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They could change the syllabus for the test. So it’s not necessary that preparing as per last year’s syllabus (puzzles, stochastic processes) would have worked well this time around, and same for next year.

But I would say a decent preparation in probability, calculus, linear algebra and brain teasers should have you covered.

Others, what is a good score on this test, btw? There were 13 questions, which are also probably weighted as per difficulty and length of solutions.
 
How much weightage does this test have in the overall scheme of things for interview call?
 
I noticed a genuine lack of clarity about what’s expected for this test, so I’ve detailed the topics tested today to help future aspirants prepare better. While I’ll refrain from disclosing the specific questions, here’s a breakdown of the key concepts covered:

  1. Matrices and Determinants: A straightforward question involving basic algebra to find the values of constants.
  2. Eigenvalues and Matrices: A problem easily solvable by applying properties of eigenvalues.
  3. Permutations: A question involving concepts like dictionary order or rank determination.
  4. Definite Integrals: A basic question leveraging an introductory property of definite integrals.
  5. Quadratic Equations: A variant requiring algebraic manipulation to convert into a quadratic equation.
  6. While Loop in Coding: A problem involving iterative operations until a condition is met, with the task being to determine the output of the code.
  7. Puzzle: The simplest question of the test, more of a brain teaser than a puzzle.
  8. Probability: A basic probability question vying to be the easiest of the lot.
  9. Arithmetic Progressions (APs): A question requiring the combination of two APs, solvable with basic algebraic manipulation.
  10. Coding Puzzle: A problem solvable using a straightforward iteration approach.
  11. Functions (Moderate): A question requiring case-based analysis to solve.
  12. Increasing/Decreasing and Even/Odd Functions: A moderate question testing these concepts, though I suspect there might be an error in the problem. Let’s wait for Princeto’s comments—similar issues occurred in last year’s test.
  13. Input-Output in Coding: Another coding-based question focusing on input-output mechanics.
I hope this helps future test-takers get a clearer understanding of what to expect. Best of luck!
 
nkscb said:
I noticed a genuine lack of clarity about what’s expected for this test, so I’ve detailed the topics tested today to help future aspirants prepare better. While I’ll refrain from disclosing the specific questions, here’s a breakdown of the key concepts covered:

  1. Matrices and Determinants: A straightforward question involving basic algebra to find the values of constants.
  2. Eigenvalues and Matrices: A problem easily solvable by applying properties of eigenvalues.
  3. Permutations: A question involving concepts like dictionary order or rank determination.
  4. Definite Integrals: A basic question leveraging an introductory property of definite integrals.
  5. Quadratic Equations: A variant requiring algebraic manipulation to convert into a quadratic equation.
  6. While Loop in Coding: A problem involving iterative operations until a condition is met, with the task being to determine the output of the code.
  7. Puzzle: The simplest question of the test, more of a brain teaser than a puzzle.
  8. Probability: A basic probability question vying to be the easiest of the lot.
  9. Arithmetic Progressions (APs): A question requiring the combination of two APs, solvable with basic algebraic manipulation.
  10. Coding Puzzle: A problem solvable using a straightforward iteration approach.
  11. Functions (Moderate): A question requiring case-based analysis to solve.
  12. Increasing/Decreasing and Even/Odd Functions: A moderate question testing these concepts, though I suspect there might be an error in the problem. Let’s wait for Princeto’s comments—similar issues occurred in last year’s test.
  13. Input-Output in Coding: Another coding-based question focusing on input-output mechanics.
I hope this helps future test-takers get a clearer understanding of what to expect. Best of luck!
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Excellent. Thank you for sharing the tips. Pretty basic test to weasel out the unprepared.
 
Some of my final answers for the test were -

(1.5, 2) for (a,b)
2 for eigenvalue ques
76 for position of the number 61473
None of these for definite integral ques (answer was a/2, which was not in option)
x=0 and x=1, so sum of values of x = 1
45 for coding question involving INTEGER a = 10, b = 25, c = 15
7 for total number of sons and daughters of this couple
6 for how many times must this die be thrown until one gets a 6
a_1*a_10 for a_5/b_6 for AP ques
13 inversions
F(F(k)) for 2 +ve integers k=1 & k=3
f is nondecreasing and g is even function
243 for (INTEGER a, INTEGER b) coding question

Did you guys also get similar answers?
 
Only those who have received interview invite have received the mail? I don't seem to have received anything I'm afraid!
 

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