Masters in Financial Engineering admissions

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<p>I am just wondering.. how's the admission process into MFE programs at Berkeley, Columbia and the like.. what kind of GPA, undergraduate courses do they look for (Physics, math are fine?)? Research experience needed? If so, research experience in what field- eg math, stats?.. Or would they prefer internship experience?</p>

<p>Is work experience necessary?</p>

<p>Do most people take up loans to fund their studies? Job prospects are definitely good for MFE grads right, that they can pay off the 70-80K loans easily?</p>

<p>Does anyone know about the Operations research program at top unis like Columbia and Cornell which are funded? They are so much harder to get in.. and what does it take to get in?</p>

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<p>Courant</a> Institute of Mathematical Sciences NYU</p>

<p>that link tells you the level of math you need to gain admission, atleast for NYU. Must be about the same for all other financial engineering/quant finance programs</p>

<p>this link shows u the resumes of the students in the class of 2008
Courant</a> Institute of Mathematical Sciences NYU</p>

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<p>[Quantnet.org[/url</a>]</p>

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<p>All you need is money, a high gpa and decent math ( engineering, math, physics, cs) and an interest in finance. And you need to know some C++ or other language.</p>

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<p>how to show that interest in finance?</p>

<p>thanks!!</p>

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<p>did anyone notice that NYU accepts a lot of french students?
Is there a preference towards french students or the influx of french students seeking advanced degrees at NYU is that great?</p>