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Narenn

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11 Jul 2018, 01:42

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Hi Guys, This is a Master thread for all profile evaluation requests for MS Finance applications. We do not want random profile evaluation threads everywhere on the forum. This will help people get some consolidated advice from consultants and help others learn as well.

Post your profile here if you want!

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Background and nationality
Undergrad Information
GMAT/GRE
Work experience and leadership
Community and others
Post Master goals
Anything else?

sozforrot

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Schools: LBS LSE MFin "23 Sloan (MIT)

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29 May 2021, 17:36

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Background and nationality: British-Lebanese
Undergrad Information: University of Toronto - Rotman Commerce, management with a finance focus and just graduated with a 3.2
GMAT/GRE: I'm consistently scoring around a 690-710 on mocks, and plan to take it for the first time in a few weeks.
Work experience: 3 months at EY and 3 months and PWC
Community: Some volunteer work, nothing special
Post Master goals: I'd like to work as an M&A analyst but still exploring
Anything else?
I did really bad in my 2nd year and got 2 D's in ECON courses as I was really depressed and under stress with family issues. I performed fairly well in my 1st 3rd and 4th years. I'm also considering taking the CFA L1 if it may strengthen my application. I've taken a fair share of finance/accounting/econ/management courses especially corporate finance courses and have scored fairly well in them.

I am considering MFin or MiM options in the UK or the US, preferably the UK. I was considering LBS, LSE, UCL, MIT, USC but am not sure which one require work experience and which ones don't and I also feel like I wouldn't be really competitive at most of these. I'm open to other suggestions as long as they are outside of Canada.

Looking forward to ur reply, thank you so much!

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30 May 2021, 03:17

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Nationality : Indian
Interested program : Master of Finance
Undergraduate degree: Bachelor's of Engineering from a mediocre university in India
Percentage: 77% (83.4 was the top score)
Test score : GRE 324

Hey guys! I'm planning on making an application to Master's in Finance engineering/ Master's in Finance.
I co founded and managed the financial part of a startup when I was a student. I'm currently working in a startup that I founded( second one). I handle the finance part here as well.
I have 4 finance related course certification from coursera. I have 1 finance internship and 1 marketing internship.
I have been a part of toastmasters international and have won several contests. I'm also a part of Rotaract international and have served as professional development director where I organized various skill development events. I'm a stock market enthusiast. I'm a trader.
I've also been a part of the founding committee of MUN( Model United Nations) at my college
It would be great if you guys could suggest a few good universities for me to pursue my masters from

groverraghav

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02 Jun 2021, 12:32

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Hi everyone,

I am a 22y old male from India. I completed my Bachelors in Business Administration with a dual-specialization in Accounting&Finance and Marketing from a top-3 school (for BBA) in my country. The obvious issue is my CGPA is low at 6/10 (around 2.5-2.7/4). I have cleared CFA L1 and am a candidate for L2.

I haven't taken the GMAT yet, but I believe I can score in the 700-750 range.

I'd like to target schools in the UK, but I'm open to the rest of Europe and Canada as well. In fact, I would love to get your insight on which regions would better suit my profile.

I have very strong extracurriculars, have held multiple positions of responsibility and leadership throughout undergrad (even in school, if that matters). Imagine MUNs, college newsletter, various clubs, etc.

I have about a total of 9 months of cumulative internship experience (including Big4 and 2 leading national names) and would complete 1 year of relevant full-time work experience before I apply.

My plan is to work in Asset Management post MiF.

Note - I'm putting up this profile review very early on in my journey, and am targeting the Fall '22 intake. So please let me know where I stand considering I fill up the gaps present currently, i.e. clear CFA L2, score 700-750 on the GMAT, complete 1 year of full-time experience.

My major question would be - do I stand a chance at top schools given my GPA? If not, what kind of schools should I target?

Thanks a lot!

gao8e7

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Schools: Sloan (MIT) Oxford MFE "23 LBS MFA "23 (A) LSE MFin "23

GRE 1: Q169 V167 Verified score

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Schools: Sloan (MIT) Oxford MFE "23 LBS MFA "23 (A) LSE MFin "23

GRE 1: Q169 V167 Verified score

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Updated on: 01 Aug 2022, 22:05

Originally posted by gao8e7 on 11 Jun 2021, 03:24.
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12 Jun 2021, 03:13

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Hey I'm currently in my final year of undergrad (pursuing in India) and I'm planning to apply to Mfin and possibly MBA programs this year for the 2022 intake. Wanted to know my chances at getting into one of these schools. Thanks!

Undergrad: Bachelors in Business Administration with specialisation in Finance from a top 10 university for the mentioned program in India
Nationality: US Citizen
Gender: Female
GPA: 3.8/4 (4 semesters average) - distinction
GMAT/GRE: planning to give it this year; hoping to score +730
Work experience: (1) Internship at BNP Paribas - Sharekhan as a financial analyst for two months (2) Internship at Bright network - Ernst and Young as a financial analyst for 1 month (3) Latham and Watkins Virtual Internship - legal assistant with prime area being White collar defence and investigation for 1 month (4) Interned with an Advocate on record at Supreme court of India as a Legal research assistant (5) Internship at Finlatics as a Portfolio Analyst for 1 month
Community and others: (1) Research paper on “Economics of Terrorism” (2) Research paper on “Islamic Banking” (3) Article on “Financialization of Housing: The New Era Perspective” (4) Volunteered at a local school to help teach underprivileged children for two months (5) Associated with one of India's premier dance companies as a trained jazz dancer with over 5 years of experience
Post master goals: Financial analyst at a Big4 or Big3
Target schools: LBS, LSE, Columbia, MIT, IIMA, Oxford, Princeton, Imperial

Kindly let me know how I can improve my profile and if I have a decent shot at getting into any of the above mentioned schools. Further recommendations are also appreciated. Thanks!

Quant7

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Schools: IE

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13 Jun 2021, 13:16

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Hello everyone, I am from Colombia. I want to apply to IE's Master in Finance and it is my top choice school.

Degree: Engineering (2.8/4 GPA, my GPA is pretty bad so I'm worried this will keep me away from any top Masters in Finance. IE is my dream school.)
GMAT: 660 (minimum for IE is 650).Work Experience: 2 month internship at a Bank (Not naming it for privacy reasons) in the Foreign Exchange division.
Letters of Recommendation: Boss at Internship, Data Analysis College Professor, Economics College Professor.
Work Experience: 2-month internship at a bank in the Foreign Exchange/Derivatives division.

Additional Education: (Coursera & EdX Certificates):
MIT: Applied Mathematics for Quantitative Finance.
MIT: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming using Python.
MIT: Derivative Markets Advanced Modeling and Strategies.
Columbia: Financial Engineering & Risk Management Part I.
Columbia: Financial Engineering & Risk Management Part II.
Columbia: Economics of Money and Banking.
UPenn: Fundamentals of Quantitative Modelling.
HSE: Stochastic Processes

Others: I founded an online Finance community which mostly focuses on teaching the basics of Quantitative Finance. I compose music and have worked as a studio guitarist.
My post masters goal is to start working at an Investment Bank/Hedge Fund as quant preferably in London, and then I'd like to start my own impact fund in my country to help reduce inequality by financing education specially in the area of finance which I feel is lacking.

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25 Jun 2021, 23:17

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vibhorekanoongo

Hi,
Nationality: Indian
Course: MSc Finance
GPA: 9.19/10
GMAT: 620 (Q49, V26) expect it to increase at least to 680 on a retake.
Work Experience: 6months equity trader, 1-month equity research internship
Undergrad: Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics ( Bachelors in Financial Markets )
ECs - Yt Football related channel with 30k subs (If it helps)

The problem is I complete my undergrad in July 2019. Got the job in Nov 2019 but lost it in April 2019 due to covid. I got into the Frankfurt School of finance and mgt(masters in finance) without a scholarship. I am thinking of taking 1 more gap, in that year I will improve my GMAT to at least 680, will have 6 months of experience in IB(internship) and will give my CFA in November. Do you think so that because it will almost 3 years since I have completed my undergrad, this 1 year will have a negative impact on my profile and chances of getting into good colleges in Europe and Canada(Mcgill MMF)?

Target college - RSM Msc Fin and Inv, SSE MSc Fin, Mcgill MMF.
Do you guys think so that it is worth waiting 1 more year for these colleges When I have already got into Frankfurt school?
I will be 23 by the time Frankfurt school program starts and will be 24 by the program starts next year. Do you think my age will be an issue because msc finance are usually pre experience programs.

Hi vibhorekanoongo,
As the first step towards your profile evaluation, I would like to point out that you have got a decent profile with room for further development. First and foremost, your GPA of 9.19 is pretty impressive. Moreover, your undergraduate college and your major in finance definitely works in your favor since it is relevant to the masters program you want to pursue. However, since you are targeting a masters in finance program, you definitely need to retake your GMAT test and aim for at least a 680+ score with a minimum quant score of 48.

Coming to your work experience, you are definitely on the right track by taking prior experience in the field of finance. Having said that, you can enhance your profile further by highlighting the other important aspects of your internship experiences such as the kind of projects you handled or worked on, the impacts you created and the relevant skills you gained from the same. Most importantly, you can shed light on any endeavour relevant to the program you are applying for.

When it comes to your concerns regarding the choice of program, it all solely depends on you and you only since you are the only one who could evaluate which program is best suited for you based on your future goals and other personal factors that may play a role in your decision-making.

Moving on to the extracurriculars, you have not given much information regarding the same which is equally important as it helps showcase a holistically developed profile which is what the schools are looking for. To give you a brief outline of how to go about this, you can maybe take up a few volunteering activities to show your social skills and certifications such as CFA or any coursera certification course to highlight your constant drive to upskill yourself. This way you will be able to present yourself in the light which hints towards your potential as a future leader in your respective field.

Speaking of the schools that you are targeting; RSM comes under the dream category (where your chances of acceptance is between 50-60%), while SSE and MCgill comes under the Competitive category (where your chances of acceptance ranges between 60-70%).

All things considered, I would recommend targeting the 2022 intake itself and bridging any gaps in your profile with relevant experiences. Having said that, you need to focus on the kind of application you submit, as it draws attention to the stronger aspects of your profile. Your application is basically what can differentiate you by highlighting your strengths and overshadowing your weaknesses. You also need to showcase your journey and how you are a great value addition to the school. Additionally, it also carries a 30% impact on your admission prospects which is why I would urge you to pay more attention to the same.

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Kandarp1997

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Schools: HEC ESSEC

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Updated on: 03 Jul 2021, 00:29

Originally posted by Kandarp1997 on 30 Jun 2021, 07:56.
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Nationality / Age: 23, Male Indian
GMAT/GRE Score: To be taken (Expecting >700)
Educational Background: B.Tech (NIT Rourkela - Tier 1 Engineering College in India)
Professional Education: CFA Level-1 Candidate (Attempt in November'21)
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Work experience: 1 year 7 months
1. Research Analyst at IIM Ahmedabad
2. Intern at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
3. Business Manager (Self employed)
4. Marketing Manager
Skills: C, C++, Python, LateX, MS Office, MATLAB, Tableau
Certifications:
1. Certificate of Completion in Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position
2. Certificate of Completion by Coursera in Specialisation in SAS Visual Business Analytics.
3. Certificate of Completion by Coursera in Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data.
Community and Others:
1. Chief Coordinator, Genesys Club, Technical Society at NITR
2. Treasurer, Akriti Club, Literary and Cultural Society at NITR
3. Prepared for entrance exam for SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) and qualified Prelims.
Master program(s) you are applying to?: MSc in International Finance (HEC Paris), Master in Finance (ESSEC Business School), London Business School (Master in Financial Analysis) (Any other school should I consider?)
Post-MS Targets: Investment Banking, Portfolio Management

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02 Jul 2021, 00:35

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Background and nationality: 22F Indian
Undergrad Information: BTech in IT from private uni in Mumbai, MBA in Tech Management with a finance major and business intelligence and analytics minor - CGPA - prolly 3.0 out of 4 at graduation
GMAT/GRE - haven't taken in yet but confident I can score bw 700-750
Work experience and leadership - 2 months web dev internship at a startup, 4 months internship at a payment solutions provider doing BI. On campus leadership - 1 year as an HOD and USG at MUN, served as a vertical lead for 2 other MUNs, led the college contingent to winning delegation awards at MUNs in my city including at IITB, participated and abjudicated at over 60 MUNs, played basketball for the college team for the first couple of years and all throughout school
Community and others - None but I think the MUN part should work?
Post Master goals - consulting, global markets, corpfin at big tech
Anything else? - google data analytics, wharton business analytics, isb financial markets, uni of melbourne corpfin essentials, vba for creative problem solving specialisations, bloomberg market concepts, cfa investment foundation
Skills - C++, Python, SQL, Excel, PowerBI, some amount of Tableau and learning R rn
Target programs: NYU MSFE, USC MFE, Columbia MSFE, Cornell ME with FC, UCLA, UWash, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech

What are my chances? Is there anything I can do to uplift my profile?

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04 Jul 2021, 10:02

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Please evaluate my profile for top 20 MFE/MFin programs in the US!

Background and nationality: 22F Indian
Undergrad Information: BTech in IT from private uni in Mumbai, MBA in Tech Management with a finance major and business intelligence and analytics minor - CGPA - prolly 3.0 out of 4 at graduation
GMAT/GRE - haven't taken in yet but confident I can score bw 700-750
Work experience and leadership - 2 months web dev internship at a startup, 4 months internship at a payment solutions provider doing BI. On campus leadership - 1 year as an HOD and USG at MUN, served as a vertical lead for 2 other MUNs, led the college contingent to winning delegation awards at MUNs in my city including at IITB, participated and abjudicated at over 60 MUNs, played basketball for the college team for the first couple of years and all throughout school
Community and others - None but I think the MUN part should work?
Post Master goals - consulting, global markets, corpfin at big tech
Anything else? - google data analytics, wharton business analytics, isb financial markets, uni of melbourne corpfin essentials, vba for creative problem solving specialisations, bloomberg market concepts, cfa investment foundation, have had virtual internships with PwC, Deloitte, Citi, JPM from InsideSherpa too
Skills - C++, Python, SQL, Excel, PowerBI, some amount of Tableau and learning R rn
Target programs: NYU MSFE, USC MFE, Columbia MSFE, Cornell ME with FC, UCLA, UWash, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech. Open to top 10 MFin programs too

What are my chances? Is there anything I can do to uplift my profile?

Roha0361

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Schools: Imperial

GPA: 3.4

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08 Jul 2021, 07:13

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Hello Everyone.

I am an Indian national currently residing in India.

Please find my profile mentioned below

1. Currently a working professional in a Big 4 firm serving the UK Business Tax domain for the past 1 year. Exposed to XBRL compliance and Tax Computations for UK clients. Experience in compliance tools for XBRL and Tax computation. Prepared legal documents such as Conflict Check, TOP, and Engagement letter for services provided.
2. Bachelor of Commerce (major in Finance and Investment) graduate from Christ University, Bangalore, one of the top recognized colleges in India, with a CGPA of 8.44.
3. Have not yet attempted the GMAT nor given the IELTS/TOEFL- Going to attempt in October- Expecting 650+
4. Completed all the 3 levels of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, a highly recognized professional course in Finance and Investment from UK.
5. Have a considerable exposure to working in the NGO sector for 3 months.
6. Class 10th- 91% and Class 12th- 91% from CBSE.
7. Skills- Excel, SQL and Elementary proficiency in Tableau. and other Microsoft tools.

My target programs are Master in Finance and MSc Economics. Target schools in the UK comprise LSE, LBS, Imperial, Alliance Machester, HEC, EDHEC, IESE.

Could I please get a profile evaluation of the above? Is it mandatory to give IELTS even if applying to schools based outside of the UK such as EDHEC, IESE, etc?

Thank you in advance.

Regards
Rohan

nicolasarppe

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Schools: HEC HEC MiM "24 (S) INSEAD MiM "23

GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V36 Verified score

GPA: 3.84

Schools: HEC HEC MiM "24 (S) INSEAD MiM "23

GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V36 Verified score

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15 Jul 2021, 04:59

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Hello All, I'd really like for you to evaluate my profile, currently deciding between MiM and Finance

Profile:

23 Year old Undergraduate in Finance from one of Finlands two best business schools
GPA of 91/100 and credits of 210/180
Just completed my exchange studies in Seoul, Korea with focus in strategic management
Extracurriculars: Board member for our finance association, member in football team board(played for my entire life)
Also spent a year in the Navy as a Second Lieutenant on Finlands biggest battle ship being in charge of 30 conscripts
Gmat of 700
1 month work experience of management consulting (internships)
4 months work experience of Private Equity (internship)
Also hoping to do another internship next spring.
Have done some voluntary work during covid helping elderly with food deliveries

Schools I'm targeting: HEC, HSG mbf, LSE, bocconi, essec

What do you rate my chances at?
Thank for the help!

ZukiZ

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Location: China

Schools: IE

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16 Jul 2021, 06:03

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Background and nationality: Chinese, and I will gradute this year, studied in University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Poland, major is international business management. GPA:4.57/5
GMAT/GRE: I will use CFA result to apply MIF of IE business school
Work experience and leadership: used to work in a private company for 1 year and has internship also in domastic private company for 4 months. mainly responsible for management and cost analysis.
Post Master goals: I hope that I can work in IBD or risk management department, I'll have FRM exam by the end of this year.
I would like to know whether it is competitive to apply for IE MIF without GMAT or GRE scores(only with CFA level 1 result)
thanks for your information~ XD

TheAmbitiousOne

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Appreciate some help here tegarding my profile.

Background: 22, Indian nationality, but born and brought up in the middle east.

Undergrad info: 7.5 GPA/ 10 - 1st class with distinction- Bachelors in commerce degree - accounting & finance from a well known uni in India – I was a top ranker, and graduated in 2019.
12th std – 89.2% CBSE
10th std – GPA 10/10 in CBSE, school topper and achieved 0.1% disctinction.
Also I am an ACCA affiliate, did ACCA simultaneously with my Bachelors in Commerce degree

GMAT: To be done soon, aiming for 720+

WE: At the time of application, in total 16 months
2 months in the Finance Department of a trading & contracting company in the Middle east
2 months as an audit intern in Big 4, in the Middle east, I was then promoted to full time completing 12 months as Audit executive, (at the time of applying), working mainly on listed clients, oil and gas companies etc.
I have also contributed to the implementation of ISQM 1 in my big 4 member firm having spent several months on undergoing extensive training and performing quality management, and risk compliance testings, reporting findings to the Risk management partner.

Community service: Was among the first batch of 14 people selected from my firm to complete a Mental health Level 6 accreditation in Jan 2021, I actively help hold events and volunteer to raise awareness for Mental Health in my firm. This is an area I am passionate about.

Extracuriculars: I had been an active members for the Literary community in high school. I also like to write on a regular basis, and have received awards from the Queen of our country, as part of an initiative called Flower each spring.

Post Masters: Corporate finance, I want to be a financial analyst, move up the ladders to be CFO.

Target schools area: US & Canada.

I wish to know which schools would be the best fit with my profile.

Thanks.

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Schools: Oxford MFE "23

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23 Jul 2021, 00:26

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Hi everyone. Can someone suggest me good universities to apply to. I am looking at MS Finance Programs in the US or UK which are not quant heavy.

Background and nationality
21, Indian, Currently working as a Senior Associate in a boutique Broking Company.

Undergrad Information:
Bachelor's in Financial Markets from University of Mumbai (CGPA 9.8/10)

GMAT/GRE
Yet to give. Planning to take GRE in September

Work experience and leadership
1 Year of work experience in wealth Management
1 Internship with a Education Platform
1 Internship with a Wealth Management Company

Post Master goals
Interested to work in IB, AM or Research in the same country.

Anything else?
Cleared my CFA Level 1 (90+ percentile). Appearing for Level 2 in Nov 2021.
Cleared all modules of CFP (Don't know if it makes any difference)

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Schools: LSE MFin "22 Imperial MFin "22

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29 Jul 2021, 05:51

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Posted earlier but had no reply so trying again

Profile Evaluation for Masters in LSE accounting and Finance, Imperial MSC finance and Accounting, Durham MSC finance and other good masters like Kings/Bristol/Edinburgh
Background: British Citizen living in England
Undergrad Info: At a unknown/non-target University in England. Predicted 1st class for degree in Accounting and Finance with International year
Undergrad: 1 year Study Abroad placement in Canada
GMAT: Pending- planning to do the test in summer.
Extra-curricular and Leadership: Treasurer of University Society, stock research analyst in University Trading and Investment Society
Work Experience: Several Insight days in firms such as BDO, BNY mellon and work experience in a small Local Accounting firm for 2 weeks during summer.
Voluntary experience: Cancer research Charity shop assistant, Library assistant
Special Achievements : Selected for Cheshire County Badminton Squad and Manchester/Lancashire chess Squad
Target Masters: London school of Economics for MSC Accounting and Finance, Imperial College London for MSC Finance and Accounting, UCL for MSC finance and Durham MSC finance as well as other good masters in finance such as Bristol or Kings MSc finance. Open to further suggestions on finance master's universities.
Post master goals: Into Investment Banking/ Big 4 Corporate Finance

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On paper, you look alright. But there are a couple of things you could do before you apply to strengthen your profile.

1. GMAT - especially for LSE, they have a strong emphasis on your academic achievement. So far, your predicted 1st is good. Support that with a strong GMAT and you'll look solid academically.

2. Work experience - it's not a 'requirement' but a good portion of applicants would have at least one 8-10 week internship. The main advantage of this is to show your motivation for applying for the masters e.g. "I interned in abc company and that sparked my interest in financial analysis. Therefore, I want to study finance in more detail before working in corporate finance." Since your internship was only 2 weeks, this might look weaker than that of other applicants. If you can squeeze in an internship now, that could help sell your story better.

3. Essay - despite the shorter experience, you can still sell yourself in your essay/personal statement using your academic experience and extracurricular activities. Try to form a coherent story of: what you learnt at undergrad -> something you found particularly interesting -> dived deeper into this (either through internship or extracurriculars or elective modules) -> this is what you want to do in my career (IB/Corp Fin) -> this is where the masters fits in. Really emphasise how the masters fills a gap you need to achieve your dream of working in IB/Corp Fin.

Hope this helps.

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Hi Roha0361,

From the first glance itself, your profile appears well-groomed with minor hiccups here and there. Beginning your profile evaluation, your GPA of 8.44 in the commerce domain, is a great indicator of your academic potential. However, your target GMAT score of 650+ is a bit on the lower end which you need to upscale to at least a 690 or 700+ since schools such as HEC, LBS and LSE generally favour candidates with the aforementioned GMAT scores.

When talking about your work experience, you are definitely moving forward in the right direction especially with respect to your affinity towards the finance field which also showcases relevancy towards the program you are applying for. In simple words, your professional experience in a big 4 firm in the tax domain is as good as it gets since these B-schools are notorious for picking applicants who hail from these big4 firms. However, it is imperative that you take into account the fact that there are many applicants who possess these brands under their profile which is why you need to differentiate yourself. As a result, you can showcase how you went above and beyond in the professional front by highlighting the kind of projects you handled, the impacts created and the major takeaways from the same.

Furthemore, when it comes to extracurricular activities, you need to showcase a holistically developed profile which is what top schools are looking for. Apart from your participation in an NGO, which showcases your socially empathetic attitude, you haven't given much information about your extracurricular activities. Therefore, it is extremely crucial that you mention any positions of responsibility or participation in any clubs or society in your undergraduate college. This way you will be able to throw light on other soft skills of yours such as leadership, team-work, organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, etc. Having said that, you have acquired quite an impressive feat by completing all the three levels of chartered accountancy which again vouches for your consistency to excel and pursue a career in the finance sector.

Addressing your concerns regarding the status of the IELTS test outside the UK based schools, you need not worry because as long as you have completed your schooling and college education in the English language, you are not required to submit IELTS. However, for a final confirmation, you can drop a mail to the said school regarding their criteria. It is to be noted that despite this waiver, you will eventually require an IELTS score to process your Visa application.

Speaking of the schools that you are targeting, LBS, LSE and HEC fall under the dream category (where you have a 50% chance of acceptance). Imperial, Alliance and Manchester fall under the competitive category (where you have a 60-70% chance of acceptance). Meanwhile EDHEC and IESE can be clubbed under the safe category (where you have a 80-90% chance of acceptance). All things considered, you definitely possess a well-groomed profile which you can further elevate through your application (comprising your resume, LORs, and Essays) as it helps differentiate you from the other applicants by highlighting your strengths and overshadowing your weaknesses. Additionally, it also carries a 30% impact on your admission prospects which is why I would urge you to pay more attention to the same.

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Hi everyone,

I graduated in B.tech CSE from a private university in India with a 7.6/10 cgpa back in 2020 but due to some family problems couldn't join in any of the firms I had an offer letter from,

Then I came across MiM programme which doesn't require work experience to get enrolled unlike MBA so can someone please help me with the evaluation of my profile and tell me what are my chances of getting into MiM programmes of institutions like HEC, LBS, INSEAD, ESSEC and likewise

Here are a few things I've been part of during my college days :

•Been a member of organising team of Hackathon ( took care of logistics )
•Co-ordinator for techincal and cultural fests
•Internshala Student Partner
•Member of Toastmasters club
•Placements co-ordinator

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Hi nicolasarppe,
Since you are contemplating between MIM and MFin, let me provide you with a brief snippet on what exactly is the key difference between both these programs so that you can ultimately make your final decision. When it comes to MIM program, it is basically a generalised program which means the job opportunities encompases a range of business and management related fields including finance. On the other hand, MFin is a specialised program which means it focuses majorly on one area of study which is finance, thus narrowing down your career opportunities to one field alone. So, it totally depends on your preference and its compatibility with your future goals.
Now let's jump right into your profile evaluation. First and foremost, your undergraduate grade of 91% is pretty excellent which coupled with a strong brand value (a tier 1 school) goes on to vouch for the strong academic prowess you possess. In addition to this, your GMAT score of 700 is definitely on the higher end and would allow you to target top B-schools around the world. However, if you are leaning towards a finance degree, your quantitative score is extremely important in order to showcase your strong bent in the field of finance.

Another striking feature in your profile is the international exchange studies in Seoul, Korea which you can also utilise to showcase your broadened perspective and adaptability quotient.
Moving on, your internship experiences are in quite contrasting fields which makes up for the diversity in your profile. Having said that, you need to be aware of the fact that most of the competitors are going to hail from the big 4 firms which is one of the preferred choices for top B-schools. However, you can compensate for the same by showcasing how you went above and beyond in your endeavours by highlighting the kind of projects you worked on, the impacts created and your major takeaways from the same.
When talking about your extracurriculars, you definitely have not left any stones unturned with fascinating experiences under your belt. From being the board member of the Finance association, voluntarily serviing during covid crisis to serving one year in the navy as a second lieutenant, you have showcased diversity at its best. But, you need to elaborate on these activities by highlighting your leadership, teamwork and socially empathetic skills along with the impacts created and the learnings gained from the same. In addition to this, it is suggested that you also take up certain certifications or courses in order to showcase your constant mobility towards learning and growth.
Speaking of the schools that you are targeting, HEC, HSG and LSE fall under the dream category(where you have a 50% chance of acceptance). On the other hand, Bocconi and Essec can be clubbed under the competitive category(where you have a 70% chance of acceptance). Additionally, you could also target other great B-schools such as LBS and INSEAD in the dream category and ESADE, IE, ESCP and FSFM in the competitive category.

All things considered, you definitely possess a well-groomed profile which you can further elevate through your application (comprising your resume, LORs, and Essays) as it helps differentiate you from the other applicants by highlighting your strengths and overshadowing your weaknesses. Additionally, it also carries a 30% impact on your admission prospects which is why I would urge you to pay more attention to the same.

That said, if you are on the fence on how to draft an impactful application, you can check out our All-in-one service which is a complete end to end consulting process aimed at providing personalised application suggestions, unlimited edits and expert consultants who would constantly be there to help you throughout your application journey! This end to end consulting service also encompasses assistance for scholarship essays, loans, visas and most importantly the interview preparation.

We have helped 5000+ applicants get into the top B-schools with a 95% success rate. So what are you waiting for? Just click on the link below to find out how you could boost your chances of acceptance by at least 3X!

Below is the link to our All in One service:
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Hope this helped!