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Masters in Finance after FRM and CFA L2 [#permalink] New post   03 Dec 2015, 22:09
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I am a finance enthusiast from India currently preparing for FRM Part 1. My goal is to get into a top Masters in Finance Program after gaining 2.5-3 years of Work experience as I can't afford an MBA. In the mean while, I even intend to complete my CFA L2. Is it ideal to get into an MSF or MMS program in Institutes like MIT, Princeton, Duke etc. after having 3 years of work experience + FRM + CFA L2?
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Re: Masters in Finance after FRM and CFA L2 [#permalink] New post   13 Dec 2015, 19:42
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MSF programs tend to be for students with less than 3 years experience. I'd apply sooner than 3 years. The CFA and FRM will be good for your application though. Should boost your chances. Would have to know more about your profile to say how competitive you would be for those programs though.
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Masters in Finance after FRM and CFA L2 [#permalink] New post   14 Dec 2015, 23:52
MSFHQ wrote:
MSF programs tend to be for students with less than 3 years experience. I'd apply sooner than 3 years. The CFA and FRM will be good for your application though. Should boost your chances. Would have to know more about your profile to say how competitive you would be for those programs though.

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Graduated in the year 2015- 78 % in Bachelors in Commerce(3 year degree like any other commerce degree in India) , the highest score in my university ranges from 84 to 90 percent.
Currently preparing for FRM Part 1. (Hoping to finish part 2 by the end of next year)
Working in one of the Big 4 companies as an associate (Sorry, can't disclose the name here)
Intending to learn R, MATLAB and VBA.
Will have to work a little on extra-curricular as there are nothing so significant.
Willing to go for an MS after completing 2 to 2.5 years of work-ex.
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Re: Masters in Finance after FRM and CFA L2 [#permalink] New post   27 Dec 2015, 08:57
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Ok, couple of things.

1) Duke has an MiM, not an MSF.
2) What is your GMAT score?
3) What is your WES GPA conversion?

I think you have a chance at some good MSF programs, but MIT and Princeton are going to be tough. I'd look at MBA programs as well and try and find good ones that offer a scholarship or something to bring the cost down. This is going to be your best chance at a good job once you graduate.
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Re: Masters in Finance after FRM and CFA L2 [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2016, 22:50
MSFHQ wrote:
Ok, couple of things.

1) Duke has an MiM, not an MSF.
2) What is your GMAT score?
3) What is your WES GPA conversion?

I think you have a chance at some good MSF programs, but MIT and Princeton are going to be tough. I'd look at MBA programs as well and try and find good ones that offer a scholarship or something to bring the cost down. This is going to be your best chance at a good job once you graduate.


I graduated in 2015.
Yet to take GMAT.
My WES GPA shows more than 3.5 out of 4.(I am not sure about the actual number. It sometimes shows 4 but that is impossible)
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