Math Masters Programs: Where Would I Get in?

lawschool121 · Post by **lawschool121** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:39 pm

Courses: Linear Algebra, Calc III, Combinatorics, Discrete Math, Statistics, Real Analysis I and II

Undergrad: HYP (philosophy major)

Undergrad GPA: 3.55

Work Experience: 1 year in banking boutique

GRE: 750+ Q 750+ V

Would I get into math masters programs like Courant or some of the masters in finance programs at Columbia, Princeton, NYU, LSE, etc? If not these, what others could I hope for?

jungle · Post by **jungle** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:26 pm

"Would I get into math masters programs like Courant or some of the masters in finance programs at Columbia, Princeton, NYU, LSE, etc?"

I'd guess much of your competition has perfect SATs/GPA/GREs and so the decision is likely to be made on factors other than test scores. I've met people with worse scores than you who got accepted to the schools you mention.

Steve Castle · Post by **Steve Castle** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:23 pm

Agree w/ jungle, but perfect scores aren't what makes a good candidate.

You fit the profile and have the aptitude, so concentrate on the essay. These are practical degrees, and they are looking for people who are going to raise their profile externally, not get grant money.

Good luck.

buddyforall · Post by **buddyforall** » Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:33 pm

Why your name in lawschool121? You quant score is a bit less than most MFE average(790-800)