2017 Msc Finance entry applications 710 GMAT

Why about scholarships? 30k with 30% off is 20k e.g.

Also, I think you have good chances for these unis based on GMAT and 2:1.

These are min requiremenrs for the mosr difficult ones like MIT and oxford

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Well yes a 30% scholarship would help but 20k plus the cost of living in London would still be too much to be honest.
And as far as entry into the programs goes the 2:1 is a minimum requirement for most of them and the median GMAT is usually around 710, so I think i'm situated in the middle, not a top candidate.

I've got a very similar profile, in fact same GMAT score. Applied to:

1) LSE (already rejected)
2) HEC
3) Bocconi
4) Stockholm School of Economics
5) RSM (Advanced)

Kind of relieved that I got rejected by LSE to be honest, as I also wouldn't be able to afford studies without serious debt.

Why haven't you applied to Bocconi? Top program, many scholarships available.
Or Stockholm? Top program, free for EU students.

Hey Fellas, I am currently doing my RSM Finance & Investments Advanced and to be honest be careful with this program, especially if you are not on a scholarship. The regular FI in terms of lecturing is worse, but much better on workload. Networking - who knows - it might be tbh the same, depending on you. (regular program you have 300 stdnts, FIA - 45).

The FIA program is 16 months (2 semesters lecturing and one for thesis and internship). The program separates into 2 tracks for the spring semester - Corp Finance and Asset Management. The latter is way more practical and interesting and they are allowing current students to mix both.

The reason why I am giving this warning is that:

1) Workload

Quiet heavy, especially in the autumn semester - you get to learn sth like 6-7 subjects (Ethics included), instead of learning several properly.

Moreover most of the grading is based on group work, and there everyone just does what he cans and no attention is really put on you really learning something.


2) Generally much more IB oriented

a. Autumn Semester is extremely IB M&A oriented - Corp. Finance, Valuation and Financial Analysis are main subjects
b. 60% of the class is IB M&A oriented as well as the Career Development

3) Lecturers

Although RSM claims that you'd have exposure to experienced professionals only two of the guys in the Autumn semester are really experienced - although due to the extreme hurry in the program you barely learn anything in depth from them.

Asset Management (3 subjects all in all) is still cool (from what I've seen and heard), although they are considering getting rid of a really cool guy...probable replacement person can't compare really.

4) Career Development

Aaah it is hard to be positive on this one - partners like Deloitte and BAML dropped after the first year...other partners are actually not really hiring from the program...the person responsible for the Career Development has never worked for an IB or Ass. Mgmt company...but the best part is that they make you do assignments that would be best put as prep for the autumn semester not during...creating stressful time issues.

Realization also varies - Dutch and German nationals kind of easily land a job, previous IB experience is very recommendable...you should already be prepared for the interviews, CV and Cover Letter end of September or earlier (in case you aim for London) and self prep and networking are key.

Should you have any questions or concerns about this opinion just shoot me a line and I'd be happy to help

Last but not least my profile was - international experience in finance and consulting, 710 GMAT, 3.9 GPA

If I were to rank the unis now - and remember - it is all about exposure, networking and self prep - if your MSc aim is to get a job:

1) LSE or top London, Oxbridge, maybe Warwick

2) Bocconi & HEC

3) HSG and SSE


NB! Do your own extensive research on Linkedin and the web, connect with people, ask questions and read a lot about your interests Dream on, keep fighting and you will get what you want or maybe what you need

Thanks for reading, hope it was helpful Peace