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Hello,
I'm in a situation that I'm betting the majority of this forum's readers have experienced. Next fall I will be enrolling into an undergraduate program, that I intend to use as a stepping stone to further education, which hopefully will lead me to Wall Street. I've had an interest in finance since my sophomore year in high school, and this interest has since gravitated towards a Quantitative side over the past couple years. I've developed a passion for learning the latter half of my high school career, and I don't see myself satisfied with the generic curriculum in a finance program - which was my initial desire as I was younger. I have great interest in physics and coding, and my mind has always seemed to be more on the analytical side.
Now that you know a little about me, here is my dilemma. It appears to me that there isn't simply a set out degree path to the niche of landing a Quant job in the big leagues, but any help in terms of the best route to get to my dream vocation is much appreciated.
Below are my accepted schools and as of now desired degree(s):
1.)Michigan Tech - Dual major in Finance(B.S.) and Physics(B.S. or B.A?)
2.)Montana State - Financial Engineering(B.S.)
3.)University of Tennessee Knoxville - Finance(B.S.) and minor in Physics (doesn't make sense - to my knowledge - to complete a double major with Haslam's School of Business strict requirements)
Below are applied schools and as of now desired programs:
1.)uChicago - Mathematics w/ Specialization in Economics
2.)Fordham University Lincoln Center - Undecided (global business?)
uChicago and Fordham would be classified more along the lines as "dream schools" (if accepted it still may not be feasible). I would love some insight though to the top 3 schools that I've already been accepted into.
-If you where in my shoes which option seems most appealing to you and why?
-Yes, Montana does have FE program but much more costly.. would it be looked upon any greater than the other two options when grad school comes around?
I'm also open to some more recommendations of institutions to look into - I've got a 3.68 unweighted and 26 ACT (Please look at GPA and ACT solely for recommendations and not intellect, like I stated above found my passion for learning the later in high school).
Lastly, This is my first post and I'm simply looking for advice to help use a guide in this challenge ahead of me. I'm young and I realize this, but this is my passion and my interest in life - keep this in mind as you respond, and please simply keep all posts relevant.
Best regards!
I'm in a situation that I'm betting the majority of this forum's readers have experienced. Next fall I will be enrolling into an undergraduate program, that I intend to use as a stepping stone to further education, which hopefully will lead me to Wall Street. I've had an interest in finance since my sophomore year in high school, and this interest has since gravitated towards a Quantitative side over the past couple years. I've developed a passion for learning the latter half of my high school career, and I don't see myself satisfied with the generic curriculum in a finance program - which was my initial desire as I was younger. I have great interest in physics and coding, and my mind has always seemed to be more on the analytical side.
Now that you know a little about me, here is my dilemma. It appears to me that there isn't simply a set out degree path to the niche of landing a Quant job in the big leagues, but any help in terms of the best route to get to my dream vocation is much appreciated.
Below are my accepted schools and as of now desired degree(s):
1.)Michigan Tech - Dual major in Finance(B.S.) and Physics(B.S. or B.A?)
2.)Montana State - Financial Engineering(B.S.)
3.)University of Tennessee Knoxville - Finance(B.S.) and minor in Physics (doesn't make sense - to my knowledge - to complete a double major with Haslam's School of Business strict requirements)
Below are applied schools and as of now desired programs:
1.)uChicago - Mathematics w/ Specialization in Economics
2.)Fordham University Lincoln Center - Undecided (global business?)
uChicago and Fordham would be classified more along the lines as "dream schools" (if accepted it still may not be feasible). I would love some insight though to the top 3 schools that I've already been accepted into.
-If you where in my shoes which option seems most appealing to you and why?
-Yes, Montana does have FE program but much more costly.. would it be looked upon any greater than the other two options when grad school comes around?
I'm also open to some more recommendations of institutions to look into - I've got a 3.68 unweighted and 26 ACT (Please look at GPA and ACT solely for recommendations and not intellect, like I stated above found my passion for learning the later in high school).
Lastly, This is my first post and I'm simply looking for advice to help use a guide in this challenge ahead of me. I'm young and I realize this, but this is my passion and my interest in life - keep this in mind as you respond, and please simply keep all posts relevant.
Best regards!
