<p>Hi~
I'm a student at Northwestern University, currently majoring in mathematics and economics. I've been recently attracted to Masters in Finance or Financial Mathematics programs. I've noticed that only a few schools, such as Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, UChicago, and NYU offer such programs. I have a 3.85 GPA and little extracurricular activities. How hard is it to get into these programs? Can you also give me tips on how to prepare for admission, such as what they are looking into an applicant? Is work experience preffered? Also, most importantly, how valuable are these degrees in real world and how these graduates are treated compared to people straight out of undergrad or to MBA or PhD in math or economics degreed holders. Thank you!</p>
<p>any ideas, please?</p>
<p>I am only in high school, so I really can't offer any help. I plan on majoring in the same thing for undergraduate and graduate. It would be pretty cool if you could post on the board or e-mail me what you find out and what you decide to do.</p>
<p>sure. I will do that as soon as I get my first reply.</p>