Hello to all,
Getting straight down to the point, I am keen for some advices about going into Ph. D program in Finance.
To start with brief introduction of myself:
- I graduated from UC Berkeley with BA in Economics
- Decent GPA: Graduated with High Distinction
- Lack research/thesis-related activities during undergrad
- Took only few quantitatively-intense course: Linear Algebra, Intro Stat, Financial Engineering, and Econometrics
- Intenational Student
- Currently working at European Investment Banking firm (been approximately 1 year) in Seoul, Korea
I am aiming to apply to top Ph. D programs (MIT, UPenn, Chicago, Columbia, etc.) this coming Winter. However, as I briefly mentioned about my current status in the above list, I am having some concerns, especially on the facts that 1) I lack research-related activities, and 2) I do not have a masters degree.
Accounting that competition for entry into Ph D in Finance program is intense, I would like to ssek for some advices on the possibility of receiving the offer with my current situation. (Although I know that there are numerous variables that can affect the admission, I tried to make it simple)
- Would it make a decent shot for me to directly apply for Ph. D in Finance or would it be closer to an absurd try?
- Woulld it make more sense for me to apply for Ms. Fin and then try for Ph. D in Finance?
Any detailed advises or suggestions will be very helpful and appreciated.
Thank you in advance!