MIT Master of Finance Admissions

I'm going to have an interview with the MIT Master of Finance admission committee this week. I was wondering if anyone could share what to expect for the 15min interview? Thanks for helping out!

 

Can't give any specific advice, but good luck. Looks like a great program and I am glad that they have started opening it up to people who didn't go to MIT for undergrad. Hope it goes well for you!

 

I was given interview too. Unfortunately, I am no longer eligible. I am doing SA, so I cannot participate in MIT's summer session.

Stats: GMAT: 770 GPA: 3.8 No quant courses (only up to calc II). Would not have gotten in.

 

TheFullMonte:

According to the MIT Mfin website, they don't require a rigorous mathematical background. So what do you mean by "Would not have gotten in"? Is the website misleading or are you referring to some other factor?

 

Quick question: How effective is a Masters of Finance in IB ? It was my understanding that there is still some sort of need for a managerial aspect, hence the reason why so many pursue an MBA. But with the increasing diversity demands from top Business schools, a masters in finance is starting to look real attractive, but to me it really seems like its for quants.

 
bschool2012time:
my impression is that it is better for sales and trading, i don't think it is a very good degree for specifically investment banking.

S&T and IB are traditional paths with a MSF. MFin might be more S&T focused, but a degree from MIT will open doors for whatever the OP wants to do.

 

I am interested in this program too.. BSc, junior Acc/Fin major no rigorous maths background, but took some higher level stats.. Going for a SA program at CItigroup in NY.. Hopefully it will increase my chance..

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Im thinking of adding a minor in Maths and take some linear algebra, multiv. calc and diff. eqn classes.. I currently have Calc 1&2 with higher level stats I&II..

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Im thinking of adding a minor in Maths and take some linear algebra, multiv. calc and diff. eqn classes.. I currently have Calc 1&2 with higher level stats I&II..

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Those are the basic classes in math. You really need some higher level probability and applied math unless you aren't interested in PhD or anything quant related. Those should be fine as long as you rock them.

 
repnation:
Those are the basic classes in math. You really need some higher level probability and applied math unless you aren't interested in PhD or anything quant related. Those should be fine as long as you rock them.
Most MFE/ quant finance programs are looking for at least Diffy'Qs and a Calculus-based probability course. Calc III and linear algebra would probably be helpful, too. If you have time, you can take Real Analysis and some of the graduate-level math courses, but they are not an absolute requirement for admission to, say, FinMath at UC or the MFE program at NYU.

Basically, you need to have an engineering undergrad background in math to get in. Obviously, an applied math major would be great, but I can speak from experience in saying that diffy'Qs and a 400-level calculus-based probability course are enough.

 
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jn2:
I'm going to have an interview with the MIT Master of Finance admission committee this week. I was wondering if anyone could share what to expect for the 15min interview? Thanks for helping out!
I had an interview at a similar quantitative finance program (Think H/Y/P/W) and it was pretty low-key. Sample questions:

-It sounds like you've got a great career going for you. Why risk it all so you can get a Masters? -What do you think about the economy right now? What do you think will make a good investment?

Basically, they want to know four things:

-Do you speak English? -How do you think about finance? -Why do you want to study finance? -Why do you want to go to THEIR program?

I think MIT is a new program, but if it's like other existing programs, it is unlikely that you'll see technical questions in the interview.

My background (not applying to MIT, but was a competitive candidate for a similar program who ultimately got rejected): -Engineering undergrad; top 10% of class in GPA from a top five engineering program. -Two years work experience in derivatives pricing working for a system that was consistently ranked #1 in II for analytics. Was serving in a VP-equivalent role at the time of my application. -Stellar references from two well-published quants and an old finance prof (well, hopefully on the finance prof :D). -Perfect SAT score; 800Q/750V GREs. -TA'd the PhD section of a very technical 400-level course while an undergrad.

Rejected after final-round interviews from a highly selective (25 admits out 1000 applicants) H/Y/P/W-type program; accepted at a Chicago/Stanford-like program. Ultimately not going to school because of opportunities in industry.

 

Thanks for the reply, BTW whats the difference between Multivariable Calculus and Calc III? Which one is more benefitial for MFE? I can only take 3 more classes in Maths... Accounting and Finance majors already require a lot of credits in my school. But Finance classes such as derivatives have a lot of maths too..

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Multivariable and Calc III are the same. The difference is that Calc III is faster to type.

Class #1: Calc-based probability. (required) Class #2: Diffy'qs. (probably required) Class #3: Multivariable. (not required, strongly recommended) Class #4: Linear Algebra (If you can squeeze it in- recommended, not required) Class #5: Basic computer programming (If you can squeeze it in- some sort of programming knowledge will be required for an MFE, formal or not) Class #5: Real Analysis (If you can squeeze it in- recommended, not required)

 

I see.. Thank you! At my school Cal III is a 200 level and multivariable is 300; I also need to take Linear Algebra first in order to take Multvariable, but I can take Calc III any time.

I only have 2 semesters left, I can either take linear algebra, Differential equation and Calc III in the fall, or I can take linear algebra, differential eqn in the fall and multivariable calc next spring.

which schedule do you think its more beneficial if I am applying to the program during winter?

Thanks again for your advices.

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feather225:
I see.. Thank you! At my school Cal III is a 200 level and multivariable is 300; I also need to take Linear Algebra first in order to take Multvariable, but I can take Calc III any time.

I only have 2 semesters left, I can either take linear algebra, Differential equation and Calc III in the fall, or I can take linear algebra, differential eqn in the fall and multivariable calc next spring.

which schedule do you think its more beneficial if I am applying to the program during winter?

Thanks again for your advices.

All things being equal, the 300-level course would look better to most admissions committees.

That said, what about calc-based probability? This is something you will have to cover when you apply. It's not something you have to do before you graduate, but it is something you'll have to cover before you submit your application. Most schools except for maybe the most ridiculously selective (we're talking more selective than Chicago, CMU, or NYU) will be fine with any accredited program (including community colleges), but you have to have something.

Bear in mind that when CMU's MSCF says "A calculus-based probability course is also required", they are talking about a heavy-hitting 300+ level math course for applied math or engineering major. I am not sure that a 100 or 200 level economic statistics course (required for most business majors) that briefly covers normal distributions and other statistical phenomena without also detailing the calculus and combinatorics behind it is going to be sufficient.

One option- just off the top of my head- might be UIUC's NetMath program. Math 461 would be an appropriate class for fulfilling your requirements:

http://netmath.uiuc.edu/courses#461

This isn't a plug- it's just what I'm familiar with. UIUC is not a top tier program, but the course I referenced above was enough to get me in at a Stanford/Chicago-like quantitative finance program given that I had most of my other ducks in a row.

 

Thanks for the advice, I have taken 2 high level calc-statistics courses both on the 300 level. One was taught by a Stanford prof , the other one was the dean of my B-school (I got As on both, real tough though). We are not one of the target schools but still in the top 50 and pretty famous in terms of location and graduate research. tuition is like 50g a year (including housing)~ so definitely way better than community college..

Right now I am only debating whether to take calc III, linear and diff. eqn all in the fall, so that admission committee can judge base on my grades in all three quantitative courses.. or should I only take linear algebra and diff. eqn in the fall, then apply for the program and let them know that I'm taking multivar. calc (300 level) in the Spring, but they wont get my grade for that course for evaluation..

which way is more beneficial?

My only strength would be, three languages, Lived and studied in Africa, Asia and England, internship at Estee Lauder Corp, Summer Analyst at Citigroup NY, 3.85 GPA (if I maintain it) GMAT (around 730 from mock exams) and very involved in leadership roles at my school.. Plus double Major in Accounting and Finance with a Maths Minor.

I can probably get three real good recommendation letters, one from Citigroup, one from a finance MIT PHD prof., another one from the Dean of my B-school (I have been working with her for years..)

do you think I stand a chance if fulfill all their maths requirements?

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[quote]My only strength would be, three languages, Lived and studied in Africa, Asia and England, internship at Estee Lauder Corp, Summer Analyst at Citigroup NY, 3.85 GPA (if I maintain it) GMAT (around 730 from mock exams) and very involved in leadership roles at my school.. Plus double Major in Accounting and Finance with a Maths Minor. I can probably get three real good recommendation letters, one from Citigroup, one from a finance MIT PHD prof., another one from the Dean of my B-school (I have been working with her for years..)[quote]

No reason to put "only", as I'm sure your smart enough to realize those are some good stats, especially at NYU.

Anyhow, yes you will probably get in. Nothing is certain, especially with the economic downturn, but if you just do some basic research (which I find it hard to believe you haven't), you would see that your stats are well in the range of last years admissions. Though it depends on how high your quantitative GMAT was in comparison to the overall score.

you probably have a 95% chance of admission, however, I have no idea why you would be taking this program when you clearly have the stats, and if my assumption of NYU is correct, the school to feel relatively confident of landing an NYC BB job out of undergrad. I mean, 70,000 is one damn large sum of money and I would think only someone from a non-target (you're semi-target) who is flush in cash would try for this program. Just my opinion, but seeing as how you still have atleast a year left of classes, you should really try to hit the pavement looking for connections into jobs rather than worrying about admission into this program.

However, as a back up plan it would be a good option. I do think you should really also check into LSE Msc Finance and Economics and Oxford's similar program since I feel you would have a great shot and they are more selective as well as having a good recruiting structure already in place.

 
feather225:
Thanks for the advice, I have taken 2 high level calc-statistics courses both on the 300 level. One was taught by a Stanford prof , the other one was the dean of my B-school (I got As on both, real tough though). We are not one of the target schools but still in the top 50 and pretty famous in terms of location and graduate research. tuition is like 50g a year (including housing)~ so definitely way better than community college..

Right now I am only debating whether to take calc III, linear and diff. eqn all in the fall, so that admission committee can judge base on my grades in all three quantitative courses.. or should I only take linear algebra and diff. eqn in the fall, then apply for the program and let them know that I'm taking multivar. calc (300 level) in the Spring, but they wont get my grade for that course for evaluation..

which way is more beneficial?

My only strength would be, three languages, Lived and studied in Africa, Asia and England, internship at Estee Lauder Corp, Summer Analyst at Citigroup NY, 3.85 GPA (if I maintain it) GMAT (around 730 from mock exams) and very involved in leadership roles at my school.. Plus double Major in Accounting and Finance with a Maths Minor.

I can probably get three real good recommendation letters, one from Citigroup, one from a finance MIT PHD prof., another one from the Dean of my B-school (I have been working with her for years..)

do you think I stand a chance if fulfill all their maths requirements?

I'll conservatively give you a 60% chance of getting into at least one of the top 5 (CMU, Chicago, Princeton, NYU, Stanford) quantitative finance programs straight out of undergrad. Your individual odds at each school will be tough, but I'm pretty sure one of them will let you in if you apply to all of them.

I'll agree with the previous poster for a 95% chance of getting into a top 10 program (Cornell, Columbia, Michigan, Baruch, Berkeley).

Admission to these programs is very competitive. You will be up against a number of people that need no introduction to the admissions committees, including well-decorated PhDs, chief quants for a number of BB trading desks, and the occasional hedge fund owner as well as other undergrad students with spectacular backgrounds. But I suspect you will be accepted at one of them.

Frankly, I'd recommend spending a few years in industry first. If you can get some experience in as a quant in Sales & Trading or get to the rank of VP (before you hit 24-25) before applying, you'd be a very competitive applicant- and probably be able to pay for the program in cash.

 

I wish I can graduate from NYU... our B-school is not as prestigious, even though the overall ranking is quite close.. I am not from a target school nor significant work experience; thats why I stated "only" on my strength. These days, such programs are so competitive; I’m probably competing with quality students from MIT, Harvard, who might have better and longer work experience than me.

Indian-banker is absolutely right in terms of opportunity cost though. If I get a FT offer after completing the Citi SA internship. My first year salary would be around 80K including bonus.

However, I have a strong financial backup from my parents and social status means a lot more to me. I wish to study at MIT and later get into a MBA program at Harvard or Wharton. Eventually I might have to take over my dad’s business and all these qualifications would mean a lot to my company and employees.

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Yo feather dude you stand a lot more than "a chance" to get in. a 3.85 + 730 GMAT and a summer job at citi is v good.

I don't know about so much about other programs like NYU and Stanford but MIT is very realistic given the program is v flexible and doesnt require that much math/programming background.

gl bro i got in with stats i consider somewhat worse

 

Thanks dude77; that's really nice to hear. Have you finish the program yet? how was it? I am more interested in becoming an investment banker thats why I prefer doing MSF than MFE. I might be able to get a FT offer at Citi after the Internship but I also want a big name on my educational background~ Do you think its easy to find a IBD FT offer at NY after the program?

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No, I just got in the program and am starting in July. The program is quite flexible so the only truly quant class everyone has to take is "Analytics of Financial Engineering", otherwise you can take regular finance classes with the MBAs. Though, they still like to see strong math background so DO take the diff eq and similar classes you were planning to.

I went to admit day last week and met a bunch of curent students. The carreer offices seem to be doing a good job and people seem to often be placed in BB in NY. I know that S&T was particulary popular last year but people are also getting into consulting, cap markets, IBD etc. The MIT brand name really seem strong on the street so w/ a SA in IBD I really doubt you would have much problems leveraging that into a FT.

Also, how is ur GPA in math/finance classes? This is mucho important.

The LSE fin and acc and Oxford MFE might be of interest to you... check them out.

 

My maths right now is like a 4.0 only taken 4 class, Cal I&II Cal stats I&II Major GPA is like a 3.83~ tying to maintain it above a 3.8, but profs aren't giving out that many As anymore..doing my best~

Im from a British high school..dont really wanna go back to England..didnt like that place as much lol..though my God brother is studying at Oxford right now - queen's college nuclear physics :)

Im really debating between S&T and IBD... its a debate between Passion and Hype..

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Then this should be a no-brainer. Coming from someone who's been working for a few years, if you go with what you're passionate about, I guarantee you won't have any regrets. Ideally, one of the things you're passionate about is IBD or S&T, but if you're really passionate about helping families in Ethiopia get clean drinking water, I'd still tell you to go with that. People who think it's better to impress the most people or die with the most toys rather than do what they really love are life's ultimate chumps.

 
IlliniProgrammer:
Then this should be a no-brainer. Coming from someone who's been working for a few years, if you go with what you're passionate about, I guarantee you won't have any regrets. Ideally, one of the things you're passionate about is IBD or S&T, but if you're really passionate about helping families in Ethiopia get clean drinking water, I'd still tell you to go with that. People who think it's better to impress the most people or die with the most toys rather than do what they really love are life's ultimate chumps.

Thanks for the comments illiniProgrammer, lol I grew up drinking water that aren't clean..still made it to wall street..thus I'd rather help ma Zimbabwean fellows reduce some 0s on the inflation rate 1st~LOL

Umm, are you familiar with Trade and Treasury solution products? I'm with the client sales and delivery group at Citi this summer.. was wondering what exactly I will be doing~

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poormonkeynomoney:
IlliniProgrammer:
Then this should be a no-brainer. Coming from someone who's been working for a few years, if you go with what you're passionate about, I guarantee you won't have any regrets. Ideally, one of the things you're passionate about is IBD or S&T, but if you're really passionate about helping families in Ethiopia get clean drinking water, I'd still tell you to go with that. People who think it's better to impress the most people or die with the most toys rather than do what they really love are life's ultimate chumps.

Thanks for the comments illiniProgrammer, lol I grew up drinking water that aren't clean..still made it to wall street..thus I'd rather help ma Zimbabwean fellows reduce some 0s on the inflation rate 1st~LOL

Umm, are you familiar with Trade and Treasury solution products? I'm with the client sales and delivery group at Citi this summer.. was wondering what exactly I will be doing~

Treasury solutions sounds similar to a position I looked at with Northern Trust when I graduated. It sounds like you'll be running the equivalent of interest-bearing checking accounts for Citi's corporate clients- it will probably involve juggling money market securities and clearing hundred-million dollar checks at the same time, so maybe a mix of trading and commercial banking?
 

Yeah 15.451 seems great.... u went to Sloan? I'm surprised that you say that about FT recruiting. Might be random but the 5 or so guys I spoke to had pretty solid offers lined up

 

Mmm.. Citi GTS divides into two departments "Security and Funds" and "Trade and Treasury" There are three major groups. Client sales group, product management group and regional group.. I think most of the products are simple, but some are well structured and target at niches (Thats what I'm interested).. I think the GTS department focuses on products and sales whilst commercial banking arm does the clearing..

GTS is not under comercial banking, but instituational client group~ I don't know if it might also relate to areas like trade financing, line of credit staff..

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bamb92:
100% Behavioral Supra easy - I think they want to see if you speak english!
Yeah, I thought I read somewhere about their interview that a lot of it was to see how you carried yourself. To see that you could speak english and that you had a presence in the room. I would assume that if you are able to tell your story and carry yourself well enough to assure them you can get a job, that you'll be fine.
 

Hmm okay. Stats here: texas a&m finance major math minor gpa 4.0 gmat730 however, I did have one semester in the University of North Texas where i got a 2.93, i actually had to withdraw because i had a health problem. I think if i address that in the supplemental essay they will understand. I hope i get at least an interview. my only work experience is as an occupational day trader.

 

Are you an American citizen? If so, they will waive you application fee. Send Kristen Lindeman ([email protected]) an e-mail. She is very friendly. Since I entered MIT as one of the schools to send my GMAT to while taking the GMAT and got my application fee waived, I had nothing to lose (except for the hour it took to fill out the application).

 

A few clarifying questions:

What was your GPA in undergrad?

What was your specialization/major for the Bachelor of Business Administration? (ie. Finance is much more impressive than something like Marketing.)

Which University in Europe was it? (People on this board aren't as ignorant to the top Unis in Europe as you might imagine.)

This info would certainly help shed some light on your chances.

"If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars." - J. Paul Getty
 

Thanks for the comments so far. @LLcoolJ: in Europe it's more common to finish your specialized master degree before starting to work full time. I might even do a PHD afterwards...Anyhow, I want to start my finance mater in fall 2011. @San Franciscan: GPA: Swiss system 5.4/6; I don't know what that is translated into an American GPA. Furthermore, we do not have specialized Bachelor studies. I studied business administration and chose finance related courses as electives. I did very good in those courses. I studied in Switzerland at the University of St. Gallen.

Hope to get some more judgements from you guys.

Thanks for your help

 

well I scored the highest possible in math.. and about 93 percentile in verbal? I know that this is higher than most admits to the program. The only problem i have is that i took some classes at a community college ( although none were business or math, mainly BS electives like anthropology etc). And i come from a subpar school. However, i did get a perfect gpa. Hope to kill it on the essays and reccomendations.

 

Quick answer is nobody here can actually know the answer to this unless they know you in person. To the highly gifted, 6+ months is an eternity to become proficient in an academic subject, but for others it may not be enough time.

What kind of learner are you?

“Millionaires don't use astrology, billionaires do”
 

Dude, another thread about MIT? lol Why not apply first? If you are a US citizen, the application is free (you have to e-mail and ask, though).

Why do you not call MIT and ask to speak with a current student? That would be the best way to learn. During my interview with MIT (I was rejected later on), they paid for lunch with current students. I had lunch with two Chinese students. Despite the obvious language barrier, they provided so much insight into the program. Maybe they were just crazy smart, but they insisted the classes are not nearly as hard as people think.

And think of it this way: the admissions department will probably consider whether or not you can pass the classes. If you get in, I would assume they think you can do well.

 
IlliniProgrammer:
GMAT is a bit weak. They are looking for generally an 800Q on the GREs, your GMAT implies a 780-790. You are also missing a calculus-based probability course and an imperative programming course.

For the programming requisite, would an Intro to C++ course work?

I plan to take the probability course and programming course in the summer before I start the program.

 
Dr Joe:
Reread your post - need differential equations and calc 3.

I was coming in to say this exact thing. At MIT, every single undergrad takes a calc 3 equivalent class second semester freshman year so I would imagine the would expect all grad students to at mininum have taken calc 3

And diff eq is extremely relevant to mfe so I would also imagine thats a prereq. In all honesty, you should probably have taken Analysis type class too, but that's just my opinion. Your math is weak, and as already mentioned you are probably going to be expected to know computer programming too.

 
Dr Joe:
Reread your post - need differential equations and calc 3.

I was coming in to say this exact thing. At MIT, every single undergrad takes a calc 3 equivalent class second semester freshman year so I would imagine the would expect all grad students to at mininum have taken calc 3

And diff eq is extremely relevant to mfe so I would also imagine thats a prereq. In all honesty, you should probably have taken Analysis type class too, but that's just my opinion. Your math is weak, and as already mentioned you are probably going to be expected to know computer programming too.

 
Dr Joe:
Reread your post - need differential equations and calc 3.

I was coming in to say this exact thing. At MIT, every single undergrad takes a calc 3 equivalent class second semester freshman year so I would imagine the would expect all grad students to at mininum have taken calc 3

And diff eq is extremely relevant to mfe so I would also imagine thats a prereq. In all honesty, you should probably have taken Analysis type class too, but that's just my opinion. Your math is weak, and as already mentioned you are probably going to be expected to know computer programming too.

 

My goal is to obtain an IBD analyst position.

Which plan do you monkeys recommend: 1. Work for a year (in a non-banking role), take these courses that I'm missing, and apply to MIT a year later. 2. Forget MIT and go to WUSTL/Vandy/LSE this year.

Thanks for your advice, monkeys. You guys have already been so helpful!

 

If you have taken differential equations and calc 3, and take the probability course and learn to code, then you will have some chance. Tough to say how large - maybe 10-40%. They like to see finance-related work experience, which you seem to lack - this will hold you back. Also, based on what you wrote, you don't seem to have a "hook" - that is, something interesting that would make them want to accept you above someone else with similar stats. If you resolve issues above, chances may get considerably better. Or you could just go to one of the other schools you mentioned - from what I have heard, they will land you interviews for banking (some more than others), and the rest is up to you.

 
Dr Joe:
Agree, intro should be enough. But don't put all your eggs in one basket - all this work may not be worth it for a [possibly remote] shot at admission...

I am thinking about delaying my applications by one year in order to take the prerequisites for MIT. This will enable me to do a summer analyst job, too. After having done all the prereqs and an SA job, and having already scored a 740 GMAT, I feel that I would have a good chance at gaining admission.

 

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/

Some of those classes that are heavily used in computer science, and thus, algorithms:

Linear Algebra Combinatorial Theory: Introduction to Graph Theory, Extremal and Enumerative Combinatorics Combinatorial Theory: Hyperplane Arrangements Topics in Algebraic Combinatorics Geometric Combinatorics Introduction to Numerical Methods Behavior of Algorithms Advanced Algorithms

I didn't see anything specific to Set theory but that's probably covered in one of the Discrete Math classes listed on there.

MIT will prefer a focus on math over the intro to programming (although they will probably expect at least the basics of intro programming). Meaning, if you can take a bunch of classes, take maybe 1 programming class and the rest math. That's my opinion anyway. But like others have said, you may be investing a lot of time for no return.

 

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