Resources and Tools

This article breaks down how U.S. admissions committees evaluate application materials for STEM Master's programs and how you can choose programs, and prepare, more strategically. 1. U.S. admissions are holistic, but not unstructured. Com mittees review all materials together to assess academic preparation, technical skills, decision-making, and fit. They infer program fit from how well your goals, coursework, and experience align with the outcomes their graduates achieve. 2.

When it comes to getting into a MFE with plans of going into buy-side or alpha research, having a STEM degree or a target school can help. (Don't get me wrong: it's still hard with these things too.) But if you are a non-STEM grad, from a school that is less recognized, or from a fundamental finance background, you'll have a LOT of work to do. The rest of your MFE application needs to shine.   Start with Academics First First, and foremost, having the pre-reqs and solid A's a

I sat on an Admissions Committee at Carnegie Mellon and have spent 12yrs working in Career Services, reviewing over 4,000 resumes. So believe me when I say there are differences between an academic CV used for graduate school applications and an industry-ready resume for the internship/job search. Think of these as guidelines rather than formally established rules. Let’s Start with Some Definitions A CV (in the US) chronicles your academic and educational achievements. It is

While working at Carnegie Mellon University, I scheduled meetings with Managing Directors, program alumni, and quant recruiters during my visits to New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Singapore. For the most part, these meetings only required about a month in advance (due to the program's prestige in the industry). Exact Messages I Sent Contacting Someone New / Meeting a Potential Business Partner Hi ____, I’ve been following you and  (company name)  for a little while and just