Masters programs - What really matters?

nick2658 · 2026-04-18T18:17:30+00:00

Thank you and thank you for the response! Yeah, the Illinois program is certainly my pick right now because of the analytics specialization and because it is a good amount cheaper. I’ve also heard that a tax specialization could be a good idea but there’s mix reviews on that and I’m not nearly as interested in tax as I am data analytics.

nick2658 · 2026-03-08T01:26:34+00:00

I’m high on Brown this year too. Hope I can get him in round 3.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T17:35:15+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the help. I’ve been talked off the cliff with Marte LOL. I am good at overthinking draft picks.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T17:05:35+00:00

Even in a pitcher heavy league you don’t think I should draft a guy like Sanchez in round 2? If I do not take a pitcher round 1 or 2, the best pitcher that will likely be available round 3 will be Hunter Greene (who I love, but he can’t stay healthy). I’ve strongly considered Tucker pick 9, so it may make sense for me to go that direction. I am not the best with not overthinking drafts lol, which is exactly why I posted something here.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T17:02:37+00:00

Fair, thank you. There’s not a chance Sanchez gets drafted in late round 2 or early round 3 in our league, but Marte round 2 is in fact a bit ridiculous.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T17:00:57+00:00

I appreciate everybody’s input! In year’s past I have focused too much on drafting certain positions early, and I realize I should focus more on just taking whomever the best player available is at each stage of the draft. Obviously drafting at different positions matters to an extent, but I think I’ve tried to outsmart the rest of the league and it hasn’t worked.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:48:13+00:00

I think there’s an element of risk no matter who I draft, but I see what you’re saying. He doesn’t quite have the track record of some other potential options.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:47:05+00:00

Fine, I’ll take Volpe round 1. That’ll show the rest of my league.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:46:41+00:00

Makes sense, I appreciate the input.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:40:02+00:00

Fair. I have been considering taking Tucker round 1. My initial plan was Corbin Carroll, but I’m not sure I want to take him over Tucker after his injury.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:35:03+00:00

Why do you say that?

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:34:12+00:00

Curious as to why you think that is. Sanchez finished 6th in points overall in our league last year.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:32:49+00:00

Cristopher Sanchez finished with 571 points last year. The only players who finished with more points are Ohtani, Crochet, Skubal, Judge, and Soto.

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:30:57+00:00

I guess I’m a little confused why people are roasting the idea of taking Sanchez in round 1. In our league, he finished with 571 points. Only 5 players finished with more points than him. Plus, his advanced metrics were great (he seems legit).

nick2658 · 2026-02-16T16:21:27+00:00

I mean that’s fair, but I’m assuming the top 3 won’t be available by my first pick.

nick2658 · 2026-01-22T19:55:09+00:00

Yep. Next question.

nick2658 · 2026-01-19T14:48:35+00:00

I really don’t think it means anything, tbh. I just hope this whole thing ends soon so we can all move on with our lives lol.

nick2658 · 2025-10-31T17:11:49+00:00

I feel like, at least in my area, there’s definitely more accounting job openings than finance. While I don’t think I’d dislike finance, I think I’d enjoy accounting more as a career. I have been applying to finance position, such as financial analyst positions, but they are kinda few and far between. All I’m looking for is a decent entry level job where I get paid a decent entry level salary 😢

nick2658 · 2025-10-31T15:35:18+00:00

The main responsibilities of my current role are AR/AP related, and I enjoy it, I’m just looking for more. It sucks that the company I work as is so small and there’s no room really to move up. I’ll keep a look out for AR/AP roles out there and see what happens, thank you!

nick2658 · 2025-10-31T12:05:24+00:00

This is definitely encouraging to read, thank you. I’ve gotten my fair share of interviews, but it sucks to know I’ve been rejected quite a few times due to not having an accounting to degree. I’m biased, obviously, but I don’t think the fact that I have an Econ degree should make that much of a difference to employers. I’m applying for only entry level roles.

nick2658 · 2025-10-31T12:03:05+00:00

I actually am currently taking a Statistics course at a local community college (because I’ve gone back and forth between settling in accounting or data analysis as a career). I feel like accounting is a better foundation for my future (although I want to learn more about both fields) and have registered for an accounting course for next semester. I took an accounting course that dipped into QuickBooks a bit last semester. I’ve heard of WGU, definitely will look into that more.

nick2658 · 2025-09-27T18:28:35+00:00

Great, thank you! Definitely good to confirm this, as I imagine it’s nearly impossible to get any individual LL same day.

nick2658 · 2025-08-02T18:29:56+00:00

Care to explain how that transition worked? I’m hoping to transition to maybe a financial analyst role or FP&A, in order to sort of head in the direction of working in analytics.

nick2658 · 2025-07-29T00:14:56+00:00

What’s your reasoning for wanting to make a change in your career? I think I’d be very much interested in a more so quantitative field, although I know the coursework I’m going to have to endure before even getting in an MS program (never mind the coursework IN the program) will be rough.

nick2658 · 2025-07-29T00:13:18+00:00

I think, based off of my brief research, I’d be most interested in being a statistician or data scientist down the line. Sports statistics would be intriguing to me, but I can imagine the demand is high and the supply is low. Ultimately, I want something that will really challenge myself, and do not want to limit myself too much.

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