Match Me Please! [3.3 UW, 1360 SAT super score, math/econ]

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I would suggest you read this thread by our quant expert @hebegebe. Perhaps he can also weigh in on your college choices.

Math/CS Majors Interested in a Quant Finance Career? Get All Your Questions Answered by a Quant Investor

“Quant firms” are finance companies that use mathematics and computers to guide investment decisions. Their key hires include people who are exceptionally strong in mathematics (the “Quants”) as well as those talented in computer science. Our very own @hebegebe was a quant investor and lead researcher for 15 years, prior to his recent retirement. He has a strong understanding of the industry, including recent hiring patterns, and has offered to explain this field to current math and CS students. Are you interested in a Math/CS major? Do you want to pursue a career in quant finance ? Make sure to ask your questions below! College Confidential has vetted @hebegebe as an expert. Are you a professional willing to share your journey and offer career guidance to our community? Send me a private message and let me know!