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Math major considering RE Development Career - Need advice
What initially made me consider RE development is how it is an interesting, entrepreneurial space, and it combines my likes of design, engineering (I have experience with MechE), and problem solving. I've done a few of my own "small business" things quite successfully the past years. I'm thinking of...
Got Milk?
Aight boys and girls I need some advice. I'm currently doing a bachelor of business at QUT in Brisbane but am strongly considering switching into a double degree in Mathematics & Business. Is this a viable option for S&T/IB and is it worth doing a STEM degree to stand out from the other million...
What's the point of Finance majors when STEM graduates easily get higher paying jobs?
What's the point of Finance majors when STEM graduates easily get higher paying jobs?
Double Major after Signing Offer
I am a sophomore that just signed a 2023 Summer Analyst offer at a BB with high retention in the division that I wanted. I was (still technically am) double majoring in math/econ but now that I have my offer I'm tempted to go down to just one major. Ultimately I hope to spend some years Trading at...
Questions from a Prospective Quant
Hello, Brand new account but have been a lurker at WSO for a while. I am currently a high school senior and am quite interested in going into quant trading or related area. Any insight or wisdom into the following questions would be much appreciated: 1. Best Major/minor combinations for an aspiring...
What School and What Major?
Hey everyone, I am new here. I have been reading WSO posts for a couple of months, but I just made an account. I am a senior in high school this year and still deciding on a college. I know for sure I want to be in non-retail finance; I have been exploring and researching this industry and world...
What is crucial to know if you want to work in structured finance?
Hey Guys! I am getting closer and closer to job hunting time, since my studies are finished in roughly a year. I can see myself working in alot of different roles, but my interests currently lie in derivatives, structured finance and commodities (math background). Are there people here working in...
Columbia Econ-Math Degree Opinions
Hi guys, I'm a high school senior EDing to Columbia. I saw that they offer an Econ-math major (think it's different from a dual major), and was wondering if anyone knows how it's reputed on the street, esp for global macro funds and prop firms (I know! Very different). Thanks!
I want to become a quantitative financial analyst -- help me decide my majors
I have recently decided that I want to become a quantitative financial analyst after I finish my education. I was originally planning to double major in math and finance, along with a minor in computer science. However, I learned that a math-finance double major is next to impossible at my school...
Columbia vs. Penn CAS vs. Northwestern
Got accepted to transfer to Columbia, Penn CAS and Northwestern after my sophomore year. I'm currently a math and finance major at a non-target business school. I would be a math major at Penn or Columbia. At Northwestern I would be able to do a Math/Econ double major. Which of these schools have...
Statistics vs Mathematical Finance
Which math major to choose for AM , IB & Prop Trading? Thanks :)
American Workers & Mathematics - How Much Do You Use?
Over at The Atlantic, Jordan Weissmann summarizes a study done by Northeastern University sociologist, Michael Handel, in an article titled Here's How Little Math Americans Actually Use at Work. I'm sure you can guess how Weissmann interprets the results of the study just by reading the title. If...
Is a math major worth it?
Hi. I'm currently a sophomore student at UChicago. I'm for sure doing the econ major and am contemplating the applied math as a second major. Provided that I can maintain 3.5+, would having the second major in applied math be good for trading recruitment? Also, I'd be able to graduate 2 quarters...
Destroy Pure Math Resume
Here's my resume, guys. Just finished my junior year at a non-target in the Midwest. http://www.razume.com/documents/26050 I need to know how to get more finance exposure. Yes, I know cold-calling and all that, but how should I phrase my past experience in terms of relevance to finance? I might take...
Math Major and Convicted Felon
I am a math major who may be making a change of career -- maybe eventually to finance. My situation is somewhat unique because when I was 18 years old I was charged with a felony. At this time I have no thought of ever doing finance in the United States because this crime will be on my record...
Math Majors on Wall Street
What are the most fitting positions for a Math Major on the Street. What types of positions do you guys think that Math Majors would be best suited for and what are the specific titles (ex. quant analyst, risk manger, etc.)?
Possible Trading Resume, Target School
Hi everybody, Recently I have been attempting to find a field where I could apply my quantitative skills and thought trading might be a viable option. If possible could you both: 1. give me tips on how to make my resume more geared towards trading. 2. If you think it's too difficult for me to get a...
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