r/uwaterloo • u/BassParticular2884 • 2d ago

Question Quant Pipeline program?

I'm 17, applying for waterloo of course, and I want to get into quantitative finance; im already spending my free time studying math, computer science, and finance; but I want to know what would be the best program to apply for

I'm currently looking at the Mathematical finance + laurier finance double major, but ive seen some comments on pmath being overall better than Mathematical finance

Any advice would be appreciated

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u/Specific_Item_1859 2d ago

Dedication is one thing, but most people are just physically unable to do what is required to pass the interview.

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u/BassParticular2884 2d ago

Wouldnt training, dedication, and the 6 year advantage work in my favor to be able to pass the interview? what can i do? or, how could i know if im i guess born for this?

I, personally feel as If i was, I have never been this enthralled by something to the point im using most of my free time on it, but obviously; personal opinion doesnt matter coming from me

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u/Specific_Item_1859 2d ago

Nobody can tell you the only way to find out is to apply and see it for yourself if you are one of those top 0.0000001%

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u/BassParticular2884 2d ago

I refuse to let my passion and dedication be decided by birth, if i have 6 years, Im going to use each moment of it to become the top 0.000000001%