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Hi, was wondering if the community could let me know how my profile looks for Columbia's MAFN program.
Undergrad:
- Asia Top 10 School, Major in Math-CS.
- GPA 2.5/4.3 (graduated uni in 3 years by accepting summer internship return offer in my Sophomore year - ended up cramming my 3rd & 4th year courses in one year resulting in poor GPA. Thinking back I should have been taking opportunities at education more seriously. I've learnt my lesson and hopefully would be able to do through masters)
Work Exp:
- 3+ years as Derivatives Risk SWE at Two Bulge Bracket firms (among JPM/MS/GS)
- 6 months in Trading at a Bulge Bracket firm (among UBS/CS)
- few other solid internship experience during my uni years
- I have good network at NYC, quite confident being able secure a decent job before graduation.
LOR: I'm hoping to get LOR's from managers of my previous firms (EDs at bulge bracket firms) and university mathematics professors.
SOP:
I believe I can write a solid SOP - my CV shows I am passionate in this industry. I've received an return offer in my 2nd year at uni and networked actively to transfer from SWE to trading internally after returning as a graduate (although returned back as a SWE with passion in coding).
GRE:
Haven't taken it yet, but would aim for 170 for Q, 163+ for V.
Would love to know people's opinion on my profile and whether or not I have a chance as my biggest concern is my GPA. Thanks for your help.
Undergrad:
- Asia Top 10 School, Major in Math-CS.
- GPA 2.5/4.3 (graduated uni in 3 years by accepting summer internship return offer in my Sophomore year - ended up cramming my 3rd & 4th year courses in one year resulting in poor GPA. Thinking back I should have been taking opportunities at education more seriously. I've learnt my lesson and hopefully would be able to do through masters)
Work Exp:
- 3+ years as Derivatives Risk SWE at Two Bulge Bracket firms (among JPM/MS/GS)
- 6 months in Trading at a Bulge Bracket firm (among UBS/CS)
- few other solid internship experience during my uni years
- I have good network at NYC, quite confident being able secure a decent job before graduation.
LOR: I'm hoping to get LOR's from managers of my previous firms (EDs at bulge bracket firms) and university mathematics professors.
SOP:
I believe I can write a solid SOP - my CV shows I am passionate in this industry. I've received an return offer in my 2nd year at uni and networked actively to transfer from SWE to trading internally after returning as a graduate (although returned back as a SWE with passion in coding).
GRE:
Haven't taken it yet, but would aim for 170 for Q, 163+ for V.
Would love to know people's opinion on my profile and whether or not I have a chance as my biggest concern is my GPA. Thanks for your help.
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