UCB MFE UCB Guarantee Admission for Next Year - Worth it?

[ZZZhy]

I was offered guarantee of admission for 2017 UCB MFE, and they require me to gain more work experience + pass CFA Level I + pre-program courses. The admission office said there is still chance to get into the 2016 and they will interview me again in February. I have offers from UCLA MFE and Chicago MSFM, and I am still waiting for CMU R4. Is it wise to accept UCB MFE at 2017? Or attend UCLA, Chicago, or CMU instead? I prefer the living in west-coast and have a open mind to all quant career paths.


PS: I was placed on Hold after my 1st interview and received another technical one three months later. There are still chances for those who are on Hold. Best suggestion is to actively contact the admission office.

 

[Keith Tan]

save your time, money and effort. you can gain work experience, knowledge and better placement in NY or Chicago.

 

[Michael Hardisty]

UCB is asking for a lot of time and effort from you. The other offers are probably better because they will let you get an earlier start in your career.