<p>HI !!</p>
<p>I want to apply for Masters in Financial Engineering (MFE) at a reputed college in the USA.
I am looking to pursue Ph.D in the same field immediately after this Masters Degree.</p>
<p>I am looking at the following universities:
1. Carnegie Mellon University-Computational Finance
2. Princeton University- Master in Finance
3. Columbia University- Financial Engineering
4. New York University- Mathematics in Finance
5. Baruch College- Financial Engineering
6. Stanford University- Financial Mathematics
7. University of California- Financial Engineering
8. Columbia University- Mathematics of Finance
9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master of Finance
10. University of Michigan- Financial Engineering</p>
<p>A quick review of my stats are as follows - 7.8 CGPA, GRE(Quant-167, Verbal-139, Analytical-4), Undergrad in Computer Science, PG Diploma in Financial Planning(1 yr)(including accounting & quantitative techniques), CFA Candidate, Working as sub-broker for reputed Stock-broking firm in India for last 6 months, strong programming skills, strong ECs, and strong recommendations from professors.</p>
<p>In which of the above mentioned programs the chances of my acceptance are the brightest? Which university should I apply if I am willing to continue as a Ph.D student immediately after my Masters degree?
Which university is most likely to provide a financial aid to cover tuition fees?</p>