Thanks for sharing your profile @26Jiya ! Let's start, GMAT/GRE are not mandatory, but they add weight. Imperial’s current average GMAT sits around the mid-600s to high-600s for MSc Finance admits. A strong GMAT/GRE will meaningfully strengthen an application from a lower-ranked undergrad. Imperial expects entrants to be comfortable with probability, calculus, matrix algebra, and linear analysis. The program is mathematically rigorous. If you lack these on your transcript, you should demonstrate competence through graded courses/certificates.

Strengths you already have: Quantitative science background (Chemistry). Leadership & event organisation, meaningful extracurricular leadership helps show teamwork, initiative, and communication skills, all important for MSc cohorts. Certificates show motivation and readiness to bridge to finance (but make sure they are relevant: finance/accounting/econometrics/product analytics).

Main gaps you should close: Imperial expects math readiness (probability, calculus, linear algebra, statistics). If you haven’t taken these beyond high school, take graded university courses (for-credit) or reputable online courses (with graded assessment) in:

Finance exposure/internship/projects: Secure at least one finance-related internship (front-office is ideal, investment, corporate finance, treasury, or analyst roles) OR complete a measurable finance project (valuation models, trading simulations, data-driven finance analysis). Document outcomes (models built, analysis performed, results). Imperial’s class has applicants with Economics/Finance/Engineering backgrounds, showing transferable technical & analytical skills.

Adcom will expect a well-researched career plan with short-term and long-term steps. Decide: MSc Finance > Investment Banking/Asset Management/Corporate Finance/FinTech? Spell out the employers/roles and how Imperial’s modules/careers services will help.

We would love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, and personal journey so we can offer a more tailored assessment of your profile and evaluate your chances at your target school more accurately. If you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

Hi Jiya
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have got an interesting starting point, a chemistry major with clear intent to pivot into finance and management, which shows ambition and curiosity beyond your core field.

Your GPA looks decent, and it’s good that you’ve already taken initiative through event organization and leadership roles, those experiences will help show teamwork, ownership, and communication skills that business schools look for. Since you’re still a student, the biggest thing missing right now is relevant exposure to finance or business, try to add internships, research projects, or certifications to strengthen your case for programs like Imperial MSc in Finance.

Also, make sure your essays clearly explain why you’re shifting from chemistry to finance and how your analytical background supports that transition. With a strong GMAT/GRE and some tangible finance-related experience before applying, you can make your profile much more competitive.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!