Which Path is the Best?

[Dimitrios Kostakis]

Hi everyone,

I am 23 years old and I just received my BSc in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science.
I got admitted by Stevens MFE, Fordham MS in Global Finance and Syracuse Applied Stats.

I am trying to figure out whether Stevens MFE is sufficient to find a job as a quant in Wall St given the fact that I don't have the American citizenship.

The alternative to that would be to join Fordham MSGF, do really well, and then try to get in one of the top MFE schools.

In other words, is it worth wasting one year trying to improve my chances to get into an amazing MFE program? Or is Stevens just fine?

Any thoughts on that would be appreciated.

Best,
Dimitrios

 

[Matt_Dawson]

Having to be sponsored for work + getting diploma from a mediocre program is a toxic combination. It will lead you no where.

 

[Matt_Dawson]

I would rather go for MS Comp Sc/Analytics/Ops Research program at strong Technical Schools of the likes of Purdue/Gatech & do CFA 1 on side and play the MFE card only if I get to the top 5 programs. MS comp Sc will get you a foot in the door if you play it tactically.