<p>Hey so I'm a junior right now, and in fall I will be applying for fin eng and fin math programs. I know the applicant pool is getting more and more competitive every year, so I want to know how good my chances are. I'm at UC Berkeley right now with a double major in Econ and Applied Math.</p>
<p>Overall GPA: 3.53. Math GPA: 4.00 (only taken 4 classes so far though). Econ GPA: crap</p>
<p>Calc I: A
Calc II: A
Multivariate Calc: A+
Linear Algebra + Diff EQs (they put it in one class): A+
Probability (taking it this semester, but assume it to be an A)
Real analysis and numerical analysis I will not have taken by the time I apply.</p>
<p>I realize that my math grades are good and all, so I'm wondering how much the rest of my resume is gonna hurt me. My overall GPA isn't too good, and I get mostly Bs in my econ classes. Also, I have no relevant work experience (although I have some accounting experience, which could be relevant finance experience). Also, I have not taken any programming classes, nor am I going to by the time I finish college (no space in my schedule).</p>
<p>Now first off, is there anything missing that I haven't mentioned? Second, my plan is to knock out programming and work experience with one stone. A buddy and I are trying to learn C++ or Matlab and try (under the guidance of our linear algebra teacher) to do SOME type of research in finance. Of course that's tremendously difficult, but it was my only idea.</p>
<p>Can people tell me how important work experience and programming knowledge is, and any suggestions other than the one I listed might be good for me to consider?</p>
<p>Thank you for your time and consideration. I really appreciate it.</p>