Profile evaluation - Fall 2025 MFE

[sudhanadithya]

Hello,

I am looking to apply for the Fall 2025 MFE/MS-CFRM/MQF programs, and I would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions to improve my profile. I am open to any advice that can help me enhance my chances of getting into top programs.

-Graduation: PSG College of Technology, 2022 Batch, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering - 8.59/10 CGPA

-Relevant UG Coursework:
1. Mathematics I - (Calculus, Multivariate Calculus, Applications of Integrals, Vector Calculus, Analytical Geometry) - Grade B+
2. Mathematics II - (Linear Algebra, ODE, PDE) - Grade B+
3. Data Structures and Algorithms - Grade A
4. Probability and Statistics - Grade B+
5. Computer Programming (Python) Theory + Lab - Grade A and A respectively
6. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence - Grade B+

- Work Experience:
- 3 years by Fall 2025 as a Software Engineer at Société Générale, working with Spark, Python, Scala, and Hadoop to build big data reconciliation systems for credit risk decisions in the finance sector.
- Also interned with same financial technology firm.

- GRE: Not Planning to attempt , since most of the universities are Optional

-IELTS: Overall 7

- Publications:
1. Co-authored a paper on "Helmet Violation Detection Application using YOLO v3 Architecture."

- Certifications:
1. Credit Risk Modelling in Python

-Concerns:
- GPA is decent, but I am concerned about the competitiveness of my profile for top programs.
- Limited formal work experience in finance, though I have worked extensively with financial data in my role at Société Générale.

I would love any insights or recommendations to enhance my chances for top programs. Thank you for your time!

 

[Tigga]

Looks good. Work on your essays. Learn more about the industry to be able to differentiate buy-side, sell-side firms, and where you see yourself. Learn the skills needed for each role. Work on the essays so it does not sound naive or ill-informed.
Which programs are you aiming for?