High or Low GRE?

Graduate School
1

<p>I am a senior at a university in Canada hoping to go into a Finance Ph.D program in the US. </p>

<p>I would like to go into one of the top Finance Ph.D grad schools (In hopes of going to work in the industry afterwards).</p>

<p>Here are my specs, please tell me what you think!</p>

<p>Asian Female</p>

<p>Major: Honours Physics</p>

<p>GPA: ~3.7</p>

<p>Courses: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Introductory Econ, General to Advanced Physics (Intro, E&M up to grad level, Quantum up to grad level, Thermo, Classical Mech, Statistical Mech, Optics, Mathematical Physics)</p>

<p>GRE: 770Q/550V/?W</p>

<p>Experience:
- 4 month work in a major mathematical software company as a application developer
- 4 month work as a research assistant
- 1 year physical chemistry research in a national laboratory in the US (3 publications pending)
- 1 year experience working in top software company to develop voice recognition systems
- 8 month work in developing voice recognition systems for embedded systems
- 8 month research project in finance</p>

<p>What do you think about my chances in US top financial phd programs? (also if you could suggest me some choices I'd be thankful!!!)</p>

<p>=) =) =)</p>

2

<p>bumpidibump</p>

3

<p>You say you want to work in the finance industry; can you be more specific?</p>

4

<p>I was thinking of pursuing a career as a quant... or something similar.</p>

5

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I think your chances are very good. I personally know of at least two persons with your type of experience/background who have started or worked at hedge funds as quants. One with a physics background, one who developed voice recognition software.</p>

<p>I think you could consider any of the programs on this list:</p>

<p>Graduate</a> Ph.D. Programs in Finance and Banking, leading to a Doctor of Philosophy | Top Graduate schools, Master's degrees, and PhD programs - TopGradPrograms.com</p>

<p>Chicago, NYU, or Wharton might be the best, but read up on their programs.</p>

<p>good luck!</p>

6

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>So in terms of the stats I have ... you think I can be competitive with other students? Possibly go into a school like Chicago?</p>

7

<p>Can other people please provide some feedback?</p>

8

<p>bumpbumpbumpbump</p>

9

<p>If you want to be a quant, you do not need to earn a phd. That used to be the case; however, specially designed masters programs are now available. Certain schools require the GRE math subject test. Chicago and Stanford have great programs. Here are their websites to give you an idea of what they expect from their applicants. </p>

<p>MSFM</a> - Home</p>

<p>Financial</a> Mathematics - Stanford University</p>

10

<p>yeah but I really don't have the money to pay for the masters tuition. I think I would prefer to go for a Ph.D and work and be given financial support.</p>

<p>Am I thinking in the right direction?</p>

11

<p>bumpbumpbump</p>

12

<p>bump!BUMP BUMP!</p>

13

<p>woooho! bump</p>

14

<p>buuuuuuuuump</p>