Evaluate my chances (MSF)

I think you picked a bunch of good schools you will most likely get into. I'd maybe add Imperial or on of the non Accounting & Finance LSE MSc programs as a stretch. IU is a great school, your GPA and GMAT are ok, not great, but not horrible. One year work experience at a globally known firm is good also.

MSFHQ, thanks so much for your comment/advice! The programs I listed don't require a GMAT submission... do you think it hurts my application to omit my score and focus on strengthening the rest of my application or possibly retaking the GMAT before applying? Does waiting until January to retake the exam (next availability in my area) kill my chances by not applying early...in the case that my GMAT does not improve? Of course, I will need to submit a GMAT score to Imperial/LSE should I chose to apply to those programs.

Thanks again!

Hi MSFHQ,

I am planning to apply for MSF for Fall 2015 admissions. Pls help me evaluate my profile.

Age 22, Indian

B.Tech Software Engineering from Delhi Technological University ( formerly Delhi College of Engg), Class 2014

We get percentages, mine is 64% which is not too good. It can be equated to around 3.2 - 3.4 CGPA on 4 point scale.

My college is consistently ranked among the top 10 colleges in India and has an acceptance ratio of less than 0.5%
I have no work experience. I have 2 internships during college, one related to Computers & second to Finance.

GRE: 320 (Q168,V152)

I will start preparing for preparing for CFA-1,Jun 2015. I gave CFA L1 in June, 2014 as I had studied for 15 days and giving it between my college exams was very difficult.( i recd a score band of 8.)

Extra-circulars: Took part & organised in many competitions. Also, a corporate head of the student society in third year and vice- president in fourth year of college. I also have various certification for Financial markets from NSE( National Stock Exchange - Country's most reputed stock exchange)


I intend to apply for the following colleges.

1) Simons - Uni of Rochester
2) Purdue
3) SUNY Buffalo
4) NYU Poly - MS in Financial Engg
5) Northwestern University

Pls advise my chances at each university? Pls suggest whether I am understating or overstating my profile. Do you suggest any other universities?
Also, clarify that will an engg background harm my prospects?

Thank you!

Thanks for the reply, MSFHQ.

I was wondering whether writing about a failed CFA attempt, hamper chances of admission?

Regards,

Karan

Also, How is the HULT International School - Boston Campus.


These people are calling me for admissions for MS in Finance.

An you pls suggest me whether I should consider them.



Thanks