Hi
NickiFan,
First, I would like to give some basic details about the LBS MiF program! So there is no specific cut-off mentioned by LBS for GMAT, GRE, IELTS, or PTE, so it's an open competition! Moreover, LBS MiF is ranked number one globally by the Financial Times, so you can gauge the type of fierce competition you will face. However, as you have mentioned that you have passed CFA Level 2 in 2021, this will definitely give you an additional advantage over other candidates. Also, if you can score 320 or more, you definitely are closing on booking a spot in the MiF program.
Now coming to work experience, it’s good. Also, you have got a 40% hike in your salary, that’s great, and yes, promotions are important but not as important as the skill-set you develop in your tenure! (Obviously, you can try to get a promotion). Now, I would like you to elaborate more on your roles and responsibilities and try to share your experience both as a work cum study and a permanent employee. Mention the differences in roles, responsibilities, work pressure, and working environment
In your ECAs, you have mentioned CFA and python courses. I would like you to elaborate on these and highlight the relevant skills acquired. Also, elaborate on your volunteering experience, how you overcame the challenges, what was significant about your role, and what relevant skill-set did you develop? Try to mold your ECAs in a way that it showcases your selfless nature, your leadership abilities, your communications skills, and your sense of social well-being.
All in all, I would say you have ECAs, you have passed CFA level 2, you have a quality experience, and a score of 320+ is definitely above average. However, I would also like to highlight that your overall profile is very brief. Moreover, LBS is a top b school in Europe and the world. Since you belong to an overrepresented pool, you would face fierce competition, and a heck of a lot of your selection is directly proportional to your essays and interview.
I would not recommend you to aim for lower schools as I see potential in your profile (yes, you can definitely have some safe schools), but you must work on making your essays elegant unique and try to mold them into a story to catch the attention of the adcom. Also, elaborate on your ECAs, highlight the relevant skills you learned that would help you during your program, and post it! As a matter of fact, we would love to help you with your essays and make your profile more robust so, If you wish to connect or need any further help regarding your application, in that case, you could always reach out to us for more in-depth professional help. Feel free to
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neha@mbaandbeyond.com NickiFan wrote:
Hi all,
Planning to apply to MIF programs this year (Sep 2022). LBS MiF is my dream so wanted an eval of my profile.
Background: Indian, Female, 26
Undergrad: BSc Math - 74.5% (just missed Distinction) from arts college in prominent University (not a great score or college)
GRE: expect 320 ish (based on mock)
Work ex:
Was hired post undergrad at Crisil (oldest and largest rating agency) through a work cum study program of 2 yrs. Worked in fixed income Research in Indian mkts. The program was in collaboration with NMIMS. Worked here 3 yrs.
Now working as a quant Analyst in a Multinational data company, have been here for 1.5 yrs. Waiting on promotion but not happened yet.
EC: CFA Level 2 passed in 2021
Have worked on parents farm for past few years and done some volunteering in 2021.
Have done some python courses on coursera.
Am I good enough? How do I improve my profile? Should I try to write and white paper and ask for promotion?
My manager thinks highly of me, last year I got a 40% hike, but no promotion.
Should I target some easier schools instead? Thanks in advance for your feedback!!