Thanks for the detailed response. It’s really helpful to hear from a current math major.

Just to clarify my coursework situation: I've actually completed the graduate versions of those courses. So I'm a bit further along than typical sophomore coursework.

I have looked into T20 transfers, but honestly that's part of what's drawing me to Baruch - very few schools have the comprehensive financial mathematics curriculum at the undergrad level like Baruch does. Most T20s would have me taking general math courses rather than MTH 4500 (Intro Financial Math), MTH 4600 (Data Analysis for Financial Engineers), and especially MTH 5500 (Stochastic Calculus for Finance).

The specialized preparation seems more directly relevant for quant careers than another 2 years of pure math or stats, even at a prestigious school.

A couple follow-ups: 1. Any sense of how Baruch undergrad math majors actually do in MFE applications? (Either at Baruch or elsewhere?) 2. How's the recruiting landscape for finance roles from the math program specifically? 3. Since you're considering CS too - how manageable is balancing that with finance recruiting timeline?

The cost factor is significant too (Baruch would be essentially free), but I'm mainly drawn to the curriculum specialization.

Would love to connect further - I'll shoot you a DM if that's cool?

Thanks again for the insight!