<t>I need to choose between the two programs in the next week, so I'm soliciting opinions from alumni/students/HHs/etc. Any input is appreciated. I have a merit award from CMU which evens the tuition, so that is not an issue. Location is also not an issue as I'm admitted to the NYC campus; although ...

Weird constraint aside, can anyone working in Chicago comment on the range of quantitative jobs available there? I haven't heard many positive takes on this...

<t>I would appreciate any perceptions on the job market in Chicago for quant finance in general. I've been admitted to UChicago MSFM and CMU MSCF (in NYC) for fall 2008, and I'm planning to stay and work in the city in which I attend school. I really like the city of Chicago, but I don't want to mak...