misrablelawstdnt

I forgot to mention that I am an international student. Not sure what difference that makes. Except, I guess the GPA calculations are different. Just though I let you know. Cheers.

Hello- I am currently a 1L at Duke. Just finished my first semester exams, haven't seen my grades yet, but I know "the law" isn't for me. It all looks so much more glamorous than it really is. And, after much money spent, and some maturity passed, I have realized that if I am going to do something for the next 40-years of my life, might as well be something I enjoy. Mathematics! I am going to wait until after my 1L to drop out. Everything is paid for, so might as well see it through. Most of all, I am terribly fearful of telling my parents my new and improved plan. Which is why I am gathering as much information as possible before dropping the Hey-dad-I-am-dropping-out-of-law-school-BOMB. I am pretty sure I will be disowned. Apologies, just had to vent. Now for the pertinent part of the discussion. My Background: I have a bachelors in Finance and my MBA as well. I have 2 years of employment experience in Investment Banking (Wealth Management). I am not looking for a career change per say, but just a different aspect of Finance. My parents live in DC so I am looking for a program in the area. Georgetown, being an obvious choice, has a MS App Math program. I believe it is American which has a Fin Math program. I guess my first question is, which MS is right for me? From what I understand GMAT scores are inapplicable. I have never taken the GRE. However, Georgetown says it is NOT required. Does this put students who have not taken the GRE at a significant disadvantage? It is Dec 26th and the early deadline for many programs is very close. Plus I am not sure if I will have enough time to prep for the GRE while keeping up with all of our law school case readings. How important is the GRE? I believe all other schools in the area do require it, but I could be wrong. Should I just go ahead and apply or should I just wait one entire year, take the GRE and then apply? Also, I am good through Calculus. Is this enough of a base? I am sure I will have more questions as the thread develops. I am just freaking out right now! Mind you, I know some of the questions I have asked are addressed on web sites, but I just wanted a student's or a recent student's perspective. Thank you!