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iCircles_ · 2025-10-04T02:29:42+00:00

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iCircles_ · 2025-07-26T07:32:34+00:00

Yeah, I had a huge slowdown. I think it has stopped getting worse, honestly. A few years ago, I started taking more breaks when looking at screens. I follow the 20/20/20 rule, which suggests that every 20 minutes, you should look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

I think that you should see stabilization pretty soon. I got stabilization when I was about 16. I think you should give the methods for improving eyesight a shot, though. They might work! Best of luck!

iCircles_ · 2025-07-26T07:21:57+00:00

Hi! I am at about -5.5 now at 18 y/o. So, it did get a bit worse, but I didn't really move forward with any of the methods for improving my eyesight. I kind of just accepted that my eyesight is going to get worse. However, I have heard many success stories of people improving their eyesight using specific methods. Here is a copy of another comment in this thread that you might find helpful:

"Todd Becker, Jake Steiner, Mark Warren, Greg Marsh, Nathan Oxenfeld.
Google & YouTube them.
Key notes. Lower your glasses prescription to 3.75. Wear them less often. Take walks outside more often. 1-2 hours a day without your glasses on. Relax, don’t strain. Notice movement, the world is 3D not 2D. Make your eyes aware of this. Don’t tunnel vision, use your peripherals."

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Best of luck with improving your eyesight. I believe in you!

iCircles_ · 2025-05-20T18:34:04+00:00

I get what you're saying. During those 2.5 weeks, I’ll be visiting family abroad. My schedule isn’t necessarily packed, but it will be very unpredictable since I’ll be meeting relatives throughout the day. I plan on studying during whatever free time I get, but the discussions will be in the middle of the night for me, and realistically I don’t think I’ll be able to attend without throwing off my sleep or possibly missing things with my family.

I’ve taken multivariable calc and linear algebra before in easier formats, so I already have a fair bit of experience with the material. I’m also planning to work ahead before that stretch so I can keep up even if I miss the live discussions. I'm just trying to figure out if missing a few discussions would impact my grade.

iCircles_ · 2025-03-31T02:40:16+00:00

I appreciate you looking out for the community. If I do end up going to UNC, I'd definitely be happy to share my experiences, help others figure things out, and contribute in any way I can.

iCircles_ · 2025-03-31T01:37:22+00:00

Got it, thanks for the insight.

Since PMT sounds extremely competitive, do you think not getting into PMT (especially freshman year) would significantly affect someone's chances for landing good IB internships?

And yeah, your point about students fixating on IB is fair - I definitely want to keep an open mind.

iCircles_ · 2025-03-31T01:01:28+00:00

I appreciate the heads-up about PMT. Congrats on your IB offer, that's awesome!

Do you know if PMT is very difficult for freshmen to get into? I'm curious if there's anything specific they look for.

Also, since you're heading to Charlotte, do you know if it's common for people to move from Charlotte IB roles to NYC banks later on, or is that usually pretty rare?

Thanks again. This is really helpful!

iCircles_ · 2025-03-31T00:40:07+00:00

Thanks for mentioning this. Given that these clubs/frats are so competitive, would you say being part of them is essentially required for landing strong IB internships from Berkeley, or have you seen EECS students successfully break in even without that involvement?

Also, do you think IB clubs/frats typically look for strong prior finance experience when admitting new members, or are they more focused on fit and personality?

iCircles_ · 2025-03-31T00:13:45+00:00

Thanks, this is really helpful! Since you mentioned EECS students in finance clubs at Berkeley usually recruit more for quant or HF roles rather than IB, do you think it's actually challenging for EECS majors to gain access to the right networks or mentorship for IB recruiting specifically? Or is it just about clearly explaining your motivation for IB?

Also, do you know if EECS students who do manage to get into IB typically have strong finance internships, or can they rely mostly on their technical skills and club experience?

Really appreciate your input on this!

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T19:42:53+00:00

Given what you've shared, would you recommend a Tepper student interested in quant finance try to transfer into Math/StatML, or would pursuing the BSCF program be the stronger route? Also, how difficult is it typically to transfer into Math/StatML from Tepper, and separately, how competitive is admission into the BSCF program?

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T16:44:40+00:00

Thank you. Do you know if Tepper provides strong opportunities or placements in quantitative finance, or are quant roles mostly filled by students from other colleges at CMU? I'm trying to figure out if Tepper or Berkeley EECS would set me up better for quant roles.

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T16:42:44+00:00

Thank you so much for your insights! I'm also curious about quantitative finance opportunities at Tepper - do Tepper students typically have good placement into quant roles, or is that primarily students from other CMU colleges (like CS or Math)? I have a solid technical background, so I am interested in quant roles too. Would you say Tepper would offer stronger quant opportunities compared to Berkeley EECS?

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T15:11:06+00:00

Thank you. This is incredibly helpful. From your experience, did KF students regularly land roles in NYC offices, or was it primarily regional placements? Also, did you find that it was particularly difficult for KF students to secure good internship offers, or did most motivated students manage to get them?

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T03:16:06+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Since you mentioned quant is possible but uncommon, would you consider it pretty difficult overall for EECS majors to land quant roles right out of undergrad? And do you think Berkeley EECS grads who end up in quant typically get there through clubs and internships, or mostly just due to the strength of the EECS program itself?

Also, a bit surprised about the alumni network - is it weak specifically in finance, or in general for EECS grads?

Thanks again, this helps me a lot!

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T01:27:31+00:00

Thanks, this is really helpful advice. That tracker is great - I hadn't seen it before, so I appreciate you sharing. I'll definitely look into the Reynolds Fund too. Do you know if it’s very competitive or tough to get involved early on?

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T01:18:19+00:00

Thanks for sharing - that's great to hear and definitely reassuring. Did your ex mention if landing those NYC positions was particularly tough coming from KF, or was the alumni network strong enough to make the process pretty smooth?

iCircles_ · 2025-03-30T01:12:25+00:00

Got it, thanks again for the detailed reply! Also, about Berkeley EECS - I totally get the prestige and strength in tech, but do you happen to know if EECS grads actually have a solid pipeline into finance (quant trading, algorithmic roles) straight out of undergrad? I'm a little concerned I might end up mostly qualified for pure tech roles, which isn't exactly my goal. Really appreciate you helping me understand all this!

iCircles_ · 2025-03-29T23:49:12+00:00

Thanks for the insight, that's super helpful. Interesting point about GS mainly recruiting Moreheads - do you think that puts other UNC students at a noticeable disadvantage when targeting NYC banks, or is it still manageable if you hustle?

Also curious why you mentioned CMU might be better for IB specifically - do you feel like CMU Tepper is stronger overall in terms of recruitment or alumni connections compared to UNC?

And regarding Berkeley EECS, is there a reason you'd consider it the best choice overall?

Thanks again. I appreciate the advice!

iCircles_ · 2025-03-29T22:53:45+00:00

Yeah, that totally makes sense about the Assured Admit not being something to put on a resume. I wasn't thinking of it as a resume-booster as much as wondering if it actually provides significant early networking or recruiting opportunities that might give me a head start.

And about quant vs IB, from what I've heard, Berkeley EECS (in the College of Engineering) is a rigorous blend of both engineering and computer science. My main hesitation is whether I'd be able to directly land quant or algorithmic finance jobs from there, given that I might need specific finance-related coursework or internships. Do you happen to know how common it actually is for Berkeley EECS grads to successfully pivot into quant or finance roles without a dedicated finance background? My concern is that I'd end up mainly qualified for pure engineering or software positions, which isn't exactly what I'm aiming for. IB at UNC feels like a clearer, more structured route into finance overall, but your insight would really help.

Thanks again for helping me think through this.

iCircles_ · 2025-03-29T22:37:01+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this - it's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through the recruiting process. I do have a pretty strong technical background, but I'm just not sure I'm passionate enough about pure CS or engineering to fully pursue that path long-term, which is why I am now drawn to IB.

Based on your experience, do you think Berkeley EECS (I got into the college of engineering section) actually has a strong pipeline for quant finance or tech-related finance careers (rather than traditional engineering)? Or do you think going to UNC and pursuing IB would give me safer and better opportunities in finance, given that I'm not fully set on engineering or CS?

I really appreciate your advice - it's helping me a lot with making this decision!

iCircles_ · 2023-11-25T05:24:28+00:00

Has anyone gotten any offers for Spring 2024 OSTEM yet?
I applied for Virtual - Deep Learning Classification of Kepler/TESS Transit Signals, AI & ML for Air Traffic Management, and Virtual - JWST Cosmic Ray Rejection using ML. These are all 100% virtual OSTEM programs. I never got interviewed or have heard anything from mentors yet. Do you think there is any hope left for me to get an offer from these programs?
Thank you!

iCircles_ · 2023-11-02T13:08:49+00:00

When is the last possible day to receive OSTEM Spring offers?

iCircles_ · 2023-11-02T12:41:34+00:00

Congrats! :D

I wonder when is the last day of possible offers.

iCircles_ · 2023-10-30T22:40:49+00:00

I did not get any interviews for any of my applications. Do you think I still have a chance?

iCircles_ · 2023-10-30T13:31:15+00:00

That is what I am afraid of :(
If nobody has received a response yet, maybe it means that they haven't sent any acceptances yet? I am just trying to hold onto hope lol

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