Hi Tony,
Thank you for reaching out. First of all, I’d like to congratulate you on overcoming the many barriers to your success. While
Aringo specializes in MBA programs, I can certainly try to offer you some insight on your chances of getting into an MS Finance program. Generally, your application hinges on four distinct factors: your academic success, your unique and differentiating qualities and experiences, your work background and your GMAT score. Your GPA is not good, but many schools offer you the chance to highlight your other strengths, often dedicating an entire admissions essay to the question of what sets you apart from other applicants and what you will be able to contribute that others will not. Your Pakistani origins, as well as your struggles both there and in your first years in the USA, will definitely help you to stand out, while the fact that you rose above the difficulties will demonstrate your resilience. You should also focus your application on your experience at a multinational company as work experience is something these programs value. In terms of the GMAT, it will obviously serve you to get as high a score as possible. As you’ve hired a tutor, you are on the right track. You should utilize whatever tools you can find to prepare for the test, as the program to which you are applying will be much more likely to overlook your GPA if you can deliver an impressive GMAT score.
I see that you’ve done your research. It is good that you have already selected a school and looked into its requirements. I encourage you to consider applying to multiple schools to increase your chances.
Please feel free to browse
Aringo’s website (
https://aringo.com/), which has very useful tips about shaping an individualized and impressive application.
Good luck and thank you again for reaching out,
Zooey