USC (Mathematical Finance) or UConn (Applied financial Mathematics)

[arvin]

Hi every one, I got admitted to USC (Mathematical Finance) and UConn (Applied financial Mathematics), the USC program is its well known which is in Math department, and UConn is university of Connecticut in Storrs.
I was wondering if anybody can give some advice.

“Which Program should I go?”

The UConn curriculum
http://www.math.uconn.edu/Graduate/MS_FinancialMath/requirements_ms_finmath.php

The USC curriculum
http://dornsife.usc.edu/msmf/program/req.cfm

Thank you

 

[Martin]

Hi! Consider costs of programs and locations, because these universities are not top tier anyway, so you will have to network extensively to get job. UConn is better in terms of location, but USC might have a bit bigger brand name. Or you can build your profile and reapply next year. Good luck anyway!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

If you believe you can do better, apply again. The risk of getting nowhere is not worth it. As far as life is concerned, it's not a pressing matter; you are still young and have plenty of time ahead for working so starting it off on the right path is much more valuable than trying to get in one year early.

 

[arvin]

Martin, Andy Thanks for your kind answers. I am kind of considering reapplying again. Do you have any advice how can I improve my chance of admission to the better university?
Thank you

 

[Andy Nguyen]

You should add your timelines to the Tracker so we know which programs you did/did not not get in to offer some specific suggestion.

 

[arvin]

You should add your timelines to the Tracker so we know which programs you did/did not not get in to offer some specific suggestion.

Hi Andy I already added to the tracker but there isnt UConn so I can add it also.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

UConn FinMath added to the Tracker.

 

[arvin]

UConn FinMath added to the Tracker.

thank you I just added it up