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12 Mar 2015, 02:35
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Hello all,
Lets for the purpose of discussion assume I get into both these schools.
I'm a non-EU (South Asian) student
WE: 6+ years (including 1 years with a Fortune 500 financial firm)
GMAT: 700 (though it can be improved as I have a relatively low score in Quants, but I'm not Indian so that 730 average profile doesn't apply)
CFA Level 2 Pass (If I start my MBA in Sep 2016, I plan to sit in Level 3 exam in June next year and I'm really hopeful I'll pass it)
Undergraduate from a top 10 British Uni
For the past five years I have been involved in a family business at important managerial positions but now I want to switch to a career in Finance & Investments, in particular fund management. Even if I do not go into fund management straight after MBA, I'm open to taking a long route but investment management is what I see myself doing in the long-run. In addition to my regular work life I have been doing some freelance equity research for over 2 years now. I'm good in financial modeling. So I would like to think that I have acquired at least minimum skills required for a career in finance. I believe MBA can help me with this transition and I would like to work in Europe or the U.S. post MBA at least for a few years. At the moment I'm considering INSEAD (Jan 2016 intake) and Columbia, Wharton, Stern, Kellogg, Booth and LBS (for Sep 2016 intake).
I really like INSEAD's program and its diversity. I highly value INSEAD's experience and I think its the most international MBA program. But I have strong reservations about its placement in finance especially for career switchers and Non-EU students who require work authorization. This factor is very important for me. INSEAD has its advantages too, especially its one year format as age is a factor for me. On the other hand Columbia is a powerhouse in Finance and its based in NY. But if I start MBA in 2016 at Columbia or at any other top finance school I'll be in my early 30s at matriculation, so I don't know how adversely it can affect my chances of landing a job in the U.S. post-MBA. If I go with INSEAD I can start in January 2016 and finish in December 2016. About LBS, I have a feeling that age might not be that big a factor.
I'm sort of in a research/confusion phase, so I'm looking for some valuable inputs. I would really appreciate expert opinions, especially those who have been in my shoes. Even if you're not I would really like to read your opinion. Any finance industry placement statistics for international students who require work authorization would be great.
Thanks!
Lets for the purpose of discussion assume I get into both these schools.
I'm a non-EU (South Asian) student
WE: 6+ years (including 1 years with a Fortune 500 financial firm)
GMAT: 700 (though it can be improved as I have a relatively low score in Quants, but I'm not Indian so that 730 average profile doesn't apply)
CFA Level 2 Pass (If I start my MBA in Sep 2016, I plan to sit in Level 3 exam in June next year and I'm really hopeful I'll pass it)
Undergraduate from a top 10 British Uni
For the past five years I have been involved in a family business at important managerial positions but now I want to switch to a career in Finance & Investments, in particular fund management. Even if I do not go into fund management straight after MBA, I'm open to taking a long route but investment management is what I see myself doing in the long-run. In addition to my regular work life I have been doing some freelance equity research for over 2 years now. I'm good in financial modeling. So I would like to think that I have acquired at least minimum skills required for a career in finance. I believe MBA can help me with this transition and I would like to work in Europe or the U.S. post MBA at least for a few years. At the moment I'm considering INSEAD (Jan 2016 intake) and Columbia, Wharton, Stern, Kellogg, Booth and LBS (for Sep 2016 intake).
I really like INSEAD's program and its diversity. I highly value INSEAD's experience and I think its the most international MBA program. But I have strong reservations about its placement in finance especially for career switchers and Non-EU students who require work authorization. This factor is very important for me. INSEAD has its advantages too, especially its one year format as age is a factor for me. On the other hand Columbia is a powerhouse in Finance and its based in NY. But if I start MBA in 2016 at Columbia or at any other top finance school I'll be in my early 30s at matriculation, so I don't know how adversely it can affect my chances of landing a job in the U.S. post-MBA. If I go with INSEAD I can start in January 2016 and finish in December 2016. About LBS, I have a feeling that age might not be that big a factor.
I'm sort of in a research/confusion phase, so I'm looking for some valuable inputs. I would really appreciate expert opinions, especially those who have been in my shoes. Even if you're not I would really like to read your opinion. Any finance industry placement statistics for international students who require work authorization would be great.
Thanks!
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Concentration: Finance, Entrepreneurship
Schools: CBS '17 (A) HBS '17 (D) Stanford '17 (D)
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12 Mar 2015, 08:22
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The title is a bit misleading, I thought you wanted assistance deciding between two programs in which you were admitted. However, the best advice I can give is to have a strong reason for wanting to go to each school, a necessary element for effective applications. Honestly, seven applications is probably too many.
For deciding between programs, you should wait on that because you are too far removed from the schools' decisions and the full formation of your opinions of the varying programs.
I hope the advice helps. I understand the international appeal of INSEAD, but you might be overlooking the diversity of US MBA programs. I think Columbia, for example, targets ~1/3 international students in each class.
For deciding between programs, you should wait on that because you are too far removed from the schools' decisions and the full formation of your opinions of the varying programs.
I hope the advice helps. I understand the international appeal of INSEAD, but you might be overlooking the diversity of US MBA programs. I think Columbia, for example, targets ~1/3 international students in each class.
12 Mar 2015, 09:12
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Thanks for your reply Bestrow. Of course if I apply to the U.S. I will not be applying to all 7 schools. The most likely final list would be INSEAD, LBS, Wharton, and Columbia. I might add one safe option but you get the idea.
See that's the thing I love the diversity and international feel at INSEAD but I also know chances of me landing a job post-MBA in my desired field are limited. On the other hand for finance jobs, no matter how hard they may be to get, the U.S. is heaven. U.S. has a lot of opportunities in finance, in addition the CFA designation is most respected and valued in the U.S.
See that's the thing I love the diversity and international feel at INSEAD but I also know chances of me landing a job post-MBA in my desired field are limited. On the other hand for finance jobs, no matter how hard they may be to get, the U.S. is heaven. U.S. has a lot of opportunities in finance, in addition the CFA designation is most respected and valued in the U.S.
