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Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I was wondering what sort of prospects I have for graduate education.

I've just finished my undergrad, and am looking into whatever programs (with a preference for quantitative finance programs) could land me the best career opportunities upon completion.

What programs would I have a shot at with no work experience at a young age?

Age: 23
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: Asian-American
GPA: 3.3 (UVA's McIntire - BS. Commerce with Conc. in Finance)
GMAT: 780/99% (50Q 95%; 48V 99%) (first attempt)
Work experience: Interned for a summer at SIG on Wall St. // Some experience doing internet start-ups though only meager success

Additionally, I am currently applying to CMU's MSCF and Berkley's MFE program, could you rate my chances for those programs as well?

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Jing
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Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I was wondering what sort of prospects I have for graduate education.

I've just finished my undergrad, and am looking into whatever programs (with a preference for quantitative finance programs) could land me the best career opportunities upon completion.

What programs would I have a shot at with no work experience at a young age?

Age: 23
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: Asian-American
GPA: 3.3 (UVA's McIntire - BS. Commerce with Conc. in Finance)
GMAT: 780/99% (50Q 95%; 48V 99%) (first attempt)
Work experience: Interned for a summer at SIG on Wall St. // Some experience doing internet start-ups though only meager success

Additionally, I am currently applying to CMU's MSCF and Berkley's MFE program, could you rate my chances for those programs as well?

Best regards,
Jing
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Jing,

I think your chances at the CMU and Berkeley programs you mentioned are good. You have excellent numbers and what appears to be some solid and interesting experiences relevant to your goals. Why are you unsure you'd be competitive at these programs?

Given your lack of work experience an MBA is less doable, since most schools like 2-3 years of experience. However, there are some exceptions--schools known for admitting large percentages of newbies like yourself. Rochester, Vanderbilt, CMU, and Illinois are all respected finance schools and all average at least 9% students with 1 year or less of work experience.

Good luck,
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Jing,

I think your chances at the CMU and Berkeley programs you mentioned are good. You have excellent numbers and what appears to be some solid and interesting experiences relevant to your goals. Why are you unsure you'd be competitive at these programs?

Given your lack of work experience an MBA is less doable, since most schools like 2-3 years of experience. However, there are some exceptions--schools known for admitting large percentages of newbies like yourself. Rochester, Vanderbilt, CMU, and Illinois are all respected finance schools and all average at least 9% students with 1 year or less of work experience.

Good luck,
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Thanks for your advice. I am unsure of whether I'll be competitive because I know my GPA isn't fantastic.

May I inquire about my chances for Princeton's MS in Finance, as well?

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Jing,

I think your chances at the CMU and Berkeley programs you mentioned are good. You have excellent numbers and what appears to be some solid and interesting experiences relevant to your goals. Why are you unsure you'd be competitive at these programs?

Given your lack of work experience an MBA is less doable, since most schools like 2-3 years of experience. However, there are some exceptions--schools known for admitting large percentages of newbies like yourself. Rochester, Vanderbilt, CMU, and Illinois are all respected finance schools and all average at least 9% students with 1 year or less of work experience.

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Thanks for your advice. I am unsure of whether I'll be competitive because I know my GPA isn't fantastic.

May I inquire about my chances for Princeton's MS in Finance, as well?

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J,

Sorry, but I am an MBA guy and don't know Princeton's MS program. Just judging by the quality of that university overall I assume its MS program would be at least the same caliber as CMU's and Haas's. You should give it a shot. Even if you are a marginal longshot at Princeton, marginal longshots do get in.

Good luck,