Why I seek admission to University of Toronto's Mathematical Finance program

¶ … attend the University of Toronto to complete my graduate program in Mathematical Finance for a number of reasons. I have always been interested in the application of mathematics in the field of finance. While I majored in Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles, I added to my finance expertise by taking statistical economic and finance courses as a bridge between mathematics and economics. I would like to continue my education at the University of Toronto because the school is well-known for its excellence in research and emphasis on the practical application of mathematics in finance. I feel the program would provide exactly what I need for a successful career in finance, a great education, and the experience of theory in practice.

A bring extensive experience to my desire to attend the University of Toronto. I work as a math tutor at UCLA for calculus level courses. In addition, I have worked for two years for a marketing and consulting firm as the Assistant Manager. During my two years at the Sias Marketing Group, I have put the theories I learn every day into practice through various company projects. In these projects, I am often in charge of bringing together statistical data on marketing projects for analysis and further examination. While analyzing this data with the senior management of the corporation, I have gained valuable experience in the practical use of mathematics in combination with economic theories. I enjoy this type of work very much, and hope to continue to gain more experience and knowledge for my continued career success.