Math & Economics vs. Math/Computer Science Double Major

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<p>Hey guys!</p>

<p>I'm a senior in high school and I plan to go to either Yale (accepted EA) or MIT (waiting on RD) next fall. I want to work in IB (either in HF or PI), but I'm not sure whether a Math & Econ or a Math & Comp Sci double major would be most advantageous (not just to place but to thrive). So... any advice?</p>

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<p>You’re getting a little bit ahead of yourself…</p>

<p>First, learn what Investment banking actually is/means. Google is going to be your best friend in this regard. Learn about the different divisions within an investment bank (investment banking, S&T, ER, PWM, …)</p>

<p>Next, find out what hedge funds actually do and the various types and roles within them as well as what PE is. Also, learn the different types of hedge funds (global macro, long/short, quant, …) Again, google is your friend. This site also has a lot of solid info, though it is just a basic starting point.
<a href=“http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/[/url]”>http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Once you find out what you actually want to do and have some ideas as to which starting roles would be ideal, come back and ask the question again.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’ve done my research already, and I know what hedging, short selling, private equity, the whole nine yards are. The issue I’m having is which will be more advantageous, as a lot of trading is done electronically (I think upwards to 90%). Anywho thanks for the link and heads up :)</p>

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<p>Perhaps I misunderstood you than?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but you say you want to work in investment banking?
You than go on to say either HF or PI.
I have no idea what PI is, perhaps you should elaborate. It’s not really a commonly used abbreviation, at least to my knowledge.
HF generally stands for hedge fund, but perhaps you meant high frequency trading?
Either way, trading is not typically considered part of investment banking. Investment banking generally refers to ipos, m&a advisory, … Trading is a separate division within an investment bank.</p>

<p>Your post makes you sound absolutely clueless, but perhaps the abbreviations are the issue?
Either way, you’re best off elaborating on exactly what it is that you want. </p>

<p>Also, by trading electronically, do you mean over the counter? Or simply using a computer rather than trading in pits?</p>

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<p>Hey, I PM’d you.</p>