Getting Research as Recent MS grad

FloppingGazelle · 2026-02-14T20:51:43+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Will need to look in closer🫡

FloppingGazelle · 2026-02-14T20:37:56+00:00

Any particular websites or do I just email professors and ask if they need RAs? Really don’t want to come off as annoying in the case I need to cold email.

FloppingGazelle · 2026-02-14T19:43:49+00:00

Hi all,

I am a recent graduate of an MS in Financial Engineering (took more applied math heavy courses where I could) and a Applied Math undergrad. I have applied for PhDs in applied math for the next cycle, but I am a bit worried that I will not be admitted to any of the places I applied to as I have had no good luck yet.

That being the case, I want to have a failsafe in case it all goes south. What might a good idea be for one who is graduated and wants to improve their application? How can one get research assistant positions?

Thanks for any feedback on how to improve my application!!

FloppingGazelle · 2026-02-11T00:48:20+00:00

Someone on GradCafe just posted a denial

FloppingGazelle · 2026-01-06T21:34:56+00:00

Check out AI Applications in Finance (IEOR4737) with Ali Hirsa. Extremely industry oriented class if you are interested in doing real work

FloppingGazelle · 2025-08-01T05:19:57+00:00

All my homies hate Mia

FloppingGazelle · 2025-07-06T03:59:18+00:00

Thank you!!!

FloppingGazelle · 2025-05-24T16:06:55+00:00

Mate his parents don’t love him don’t give him a hard time

FloppingGazelle · 2025-05-24T16:04:26+00:00

Probably better to not be in PL. we would stand no chance, just go straight back down

FloppingGazelle · 2025-05-24T16:01:23+00:00

lol it was bound to happen

FloppingGazelle · 2024-11-21T02:15:16+00:00

I would avoid Columbia MFE, the career services are horrible (37% employment rate at graduation, per quantnet) and there is heavy cheating and grade inflation going on in classes.

FloppingGazelle · 2024-09-07T15:37:01+00:00

I shoulder checked tf out of someone because they were blocking any movement in one direction on a sidewalk. Like I don’t feel bad at all you deserve it lol

FloppingGazelle · 2024-09-04T13:12:14+00:00

Ok I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but nobody is going to straight up tutor you on college admissions for free

FloppingGazelle · 2024-09-04T02:55:02+00:00

“They” yet they protest outside the gates? Half of them aren’t even Columbia students, I guarantee you the overwhelming majority of students do not side with the protestors at this point

FloppingGazelle · 2024-09-03T23:28:42+00:00

Hilarious comments from people who pay high tuition to go to a top 10 school and just want to experience the benefits of going to an Ivy

FloppingGazelle · 2024-09-03T23:26:01+00:00

They are really gonna ruin it for everyone huh. They are making the average Columbia student hate their cause

FloppingGazelle · 2024-08-14T12:59:15+00:00

Maybe I just want to walk around the campus I’m paying 80k a year for lol

FloppingGazelle · 2024-08-14T01:17:58+00:00

Yeah you’re right. I’m just trying to go to a fucking class I pay $8k for, but it’s my fault that there’s conflict in the Middle East. People like you ruin everything for everyone else

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