MS Finance Profile Evaluations [Master Thread]: Post all Profiles Here

Hi all! Looking for an evaluation.

* Background and nationality
East Europe - Baltic countries

* Undergrad Information
4 year Bsc Political science + 40 additional credits in business and finance

Further, I have done an exchange abroad.

GPA: 8.9 / 10, equivalent to idk about 3.8 in US

* GMAT/GRE

650 (39Q, 40V)

* Work experience and leadership

Leadership: Student Investment fund board member;

Work: Big 4 associate; local bank internship; business dev internship for international financial services company.

Might get a VC internship soon.

* Community and others

Volunteered at an architecture festival where I did presentations to the public;

Contractor / volunteer at the NATO summit in Vilnius this year.

* Post Master goals

Tech VC and eventually my own start-up.

Goals are to gain finance and business acumen + a prestigious name to gain a VC job.

* Anything else?

Application to MiM or related degrees.

Schools: SSE, LBS, CBS, RSM, ESCP, but open to suggestions

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I'm a fifth-year student, 21 years old, currently pursuing an M.Sc in Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP), ranked 6th in India. I've taken several finance-related courses in my economics studies and am considering applying to MSF programs in the United States.

My GRE score is 316 (150V, 166Q, AWA-3.5), and my TOEFL score is 93. My GPA is 3.5/4.0 (8.2/10.0 on an Indian scale), and my secondary education score was 99.2%. I completed a two-month summer internship in a small financial services company, worked on some finance projects, and earned online certifications. Currently, I'm working on my final-year thesis on finance under the supervision of the Finance Department Head at IIT KGP.

I applied to MS finance programs at Texas Austin, Vanderbilt, Boston College, and Notre Dame but received rejections. I'm uncertain about the reasons but I suspect I may have overestimated my qualifications, and I'm feeling quite helpless now with only two decisions left, one from USC Marshall and the other from Northeastern. Given my stats and previous rejections, I'm also worried about my chances at these schools.

I would appreciate any assistance in identifying universities where I might have a 100% chance of acceptance. Some schools on my list include (Ohio, Wisconsin, Fordham, ASU, Brandeis, Tulane, Villanova, and Babson. I'm also unsure if I stand a chance at these institutions). Can someone please help me?

Hey riyanhrushi,

Your profile presents a strong academic foundation, particularly with your M.Sc in Economics from IIT KGP. Your GRE and TOEFL scores, while respectable, might be slightly below the average for top-tier MSF programs in the U.S., which could partly explain the rejections. Your GPA is solid, but the finance-related internship and projects, though valuable, may not sufficiently distinguish you in a highly competitive applicant pool.

To enhance your application, consider gaining more relevant work experience in the finance sector. This could be through internships, part-time positions, or even relevant project work. Additional certifications, especially those recognized globally in finance, would also improve your profile. For your final-year thesis, aim for a topic that is innovative and relevant to current financial trends or issues, as this can be a significant talking point in your applications.

Given the rejections you've faced, it's important to reassess your target schools. The schools you've listed (Ohio, Wisconsin, Fordham, ASU, Brandeis, Tulane, Villanova, and Babson) are good choices and should offer a mix of reach and match options. To increase your chances, ensure your application essays and recommendations strongly convey your passion for finance, your academic prowess, and your future career goals. Tailor each application to reflect how that specific program aligns with your aspirations.

Lastly, while aiming for a "100% chance of acceptance" is challenging in the competitive field of MSF programs, broaden your list to include a few more schools where your profile aligns more closely with the average admitted student's profile. This could include universities with strong regional reputations or emerging programs in finance. Remember, each application is an opportunity to present a comprehensive and compelling narrative of your academic journey and professional aspirations. Keep a positive outlook, and focus on showcasing your unique strengths and experiences in each application.

For more personalized advice or application assistance, feel free to reach out on dm or schedule a free strategy session for a more tailored approach.

Hello everyone,
I'm from Cameroon and have recently graduated from one a top BS there. I've got a master degree in Economics and Financial engineering and before that I did a year of mathematics and computer science at the local university of my city.
Well giving that I'm from a French country, I don't exactly know my GPA score but I've seen that it is greater than 4, maybe around 6 or 7.
I haven't taken yet the GMAT but will do it next month.
Work experience : I did 6 moth in a bank and 1 on a big company in the country.
I also do have participated in organising major events at my College and an and active member of one of the cultural association there.
I want to apply for a MIF at HEC and ESSEC but wondering if my profile will be good

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Hello, everyone

My name is Galsan Uchurov, I wanted to ask several questions about admission to MSF programs.

Profile:
1. Personal b/ground - I come from a very underrepresented ethnic minority from a small town in Russia.
2. Academic - CGPA 3.36/4.00 from a top economics university in Moscow, Russia, major in public administration.
3. Professional - 2 years of experience in business valuation advisory.
4. Exams - GMAT 690 (Q - 44/ V - 40), GRE 317 (Q - 165/170, V - 152/170).
5. Career plan - to switch to IB or M&A advisory.

Questions:
1. Based on my profile, which schools should I choose, in terms of admissions chances/career opportunities? Do I have any chance at top school like Bocconi/HEC/LBS?
2. Which scores should I submit? GMAT score looks better overall, however Q 44 is a bit non-competitive IMO, especially for Master's in Finance programs.
3. Do I have time and does it make sense to repass GMAT to get a better Quantitative score?

Hi there! I am 24 year old, I intend to apply for the LSE Global MiM (2-year CEMS program) - a GRE score of 330 (162V & 168Q), IELTS 8, and finished undergrad (B.A Hons. International Relations & Economics) in Aug'2020 with CGPA of 5.25 out of 8 from India. Career plan to switch PE/IB 

Started working for a major energy consulting firm in Aug'2021 as an analyst in the Oil & Gas division covering North Sea investments research - Now part of the Renewables division covering investments research globally. Before this have worked in the policy sector for 2 major international think tanks (Brookings, etc) and a Big4 as an Intern covering the energy sector. Volunteer work exp from undergrad in child rights and rural employment. Also, co-authored and published a research paper on hydrogen deployment and financing policy. 

Not sure what schools I should realistically target for September 2024 intake ??

Hello Everybody!  Hope you are doing well.

Would like to ask if anybody could evaluate my chances for acceptance to universities I want to apply to in March!

I want to apply to MSc Business Analytics. I am from Kazakhstan.

My test results: IELTS-7.5, GMAT-620(Q 44%, V64%)
My GPA: 3.1/4.0
I graduated Bachelor`s in 2021. Fluent in SQL,PowerBi,Python and got several certificates and projects.

I am considering to apply to : 1.UBC 2.Ivey(Western Ontario) 3.Calgari University 4.Manchester University 5.University of Edinburgh

Would be extremely thankful if anybody could give me guidance and evaluation of my profile(if could tell if it`s worth the try). Thank you!­


And super extra question!UBC says that minimum of 50 percentile is required in both Quant and Verbal on GMAT, although i have 44 percentile on Quant. Should I still apply? Similar question with Manchester, which requires GPA of 3.33 at least, while I got 3.1 only. Is it worth to apply to these schoosl if I don`t have their mimimum requirements. Thank you

Hello everyone !
I recently finished my undergrad in economics and was hoping to see how realistic my target programs are . Profile:
Undergrad: 6.85/10 GPA (Economics in Athens university of economics and business )
GMAT 645
Little to no relevant work experience
Programs :
Accounting & Financial Management , RSM
Finance , Tilburg
Finance , ESADE
Finance , Manchester

Do I have a solid shot at admission in these universities ?
Regarding RSM , while they do have rolling admissions , I'm not sure if my Gpa is acceptable , so I felt the need to include it .

Thank you in advance !

­Hello Everyone 
i ve finished my Bachelor's in Commerce from India and scored 58% in it , I have work expirience of 2 years working for account and auditing firm in India and managing thier Financial Statements also , for the past One year i have my own Start up in Financial Sector where i Trade in Indian Stock Market through Derivatives and have created my Own Algorithms and automated trading systems , Also i was an Professional Tennis player during my college so i have low scoring and have many accomplishments in that field 
Scored Gmat of 625 
Plan to work in US as in Trading field or asset management and i aim to open my own investment firm from that expierience 

Target Schools 
UCLA 
USC
UC Berkeley
Boston Questrom 

What do you think are my chances of getting in them also if you can suggest me any more colleges in for MFin or QCF in US

Thank you 

­Hello everyone,

I am applying for a few pre-experience Mfin programs. I have a few programs that interest me, but not sure about my chances, I would like to get your point of view about it and maybe if you can give me a hint about others.

Profile:
Undergrad: 27.5/30GPA in Economics and Management from a trilingual University in Italy
Hoping to get a GMAT of 670 but haven't already done it yet
2 finance Internships in small banks in my region, I am also an EY Campus Ambassador and will join the Junior Enterprise at my University + will found the first finance club of my University. Applied to Bocconi Summer School for a course in Private Equity and I hope that I will be able to complete it this summer (don't know if I will get a place in the course).

Programs that I found interesting as of now:
London Business School (MFA)
London School of Economics (MSc Finance) 
HEC Paris (Msc International Finance) 
Bocconi (MSc Finance / MSc AFC)
SSE (MSc Finance)

What do you guys think? Any chance of getting into any of these programs? Also please let me know if there are some other things I can do to improve my profile. 

Thank you guys so much! I appreciate the help!

@­unluckybax - some thoughts on your profile:

1. The acads are good. Aiming for a good score (ideally 675+ in GMAT FE with a balanced sectional split) would increase odds at your target programs.

2. What are your career goals post Masters? Some MFin programs require/ prefer candidates with prior work-ex in Finance - this is something you should check on the eligibility criteria and class profiles. Also make sure to research your target programs in-depth, speak to alum/ students, attend info sessions etc. so the narrative on 'why MFin' and 'why our B-school' is robust. 

3. While you haven't mentioned much regarding Extracurriculars, it'd be crucial to present a balanced profile covering your personal and professional angles.

Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out if you'd need support on your application journey.

Regards,
Arvind
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Hi everyone, I'm a 20-year-old Italian guy and I'm curious about my chances of being admitted to finance master's programs at Oxford, LSE, St. Gallen, HEC, etc.

Profile:
I attend a public university in my country, which is among the top-ranked.
I have a GPA of 4/4.
I expect to score 740/750 on the GMAT.
I have two internships (3 months each), one at an accounting firm and another as a CEO assistant at a fintech startup that has raised over 100k in capital.
Additionally, I have strong extracurricular experiences as I have been a finance manager at a junior enterprise and a board member. I led a team of over 10 people initially, and then a team of 100, increasing revenue by 500%.
I have also founded a startup (early stage).

What do you guys think? Any chance of getting into any of these programs? Also, please let me know if there are some other things I can do to improve my profile.­

Hello,
Please help me evaluate my profile.

Academics:
Bachelor's in financial Markets (7.95/10), From- Mumbai University, 2021

WorkEx-
3 years of varied internship experience
2 years of Investment analyst at a midscale firm

Extra circulars
Fund raising for a college event
Headboy in school
2 months of NGO experience

Program:
Masters in Finance

Indian Engineer final year Cgpa : 7.5-7.7/10 ( by the time of graduation)[only in the first two semesters i have low sgpa which pulled down my cgpa by a lot - rest all semester went very well (8-10mostly )]- BITs Pilani ( top 10 uni 1.47% acceptance rate )
Gmat : 740
Ec: 1)Volunteered in an NGO for 3 years Organised Events and was very active in it.

3) core member in a few clubs

4)finance minor at uni

5) various finance courses online with certifications

Internship : 5 month internship at UBS group finance
3 month summer internship at another startup
Target school : rate my chances on LBS MFA , LSE mfin , Oxford MFE Or deffered mba ( haven’t looked for programs would like yall to suggest some school based on my profile)

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@dudevmax ­- Some questions, to better assess your profile:

1. Which firms (marquee/ boutique etc.) were your internships and full-time experience in? And which roles/ functions were you involved in? More context here would help.

2. Any recent extracurriculars i.e. since college?

3. What is your GMAT/ GRE? And which rounds are you looking at?

4. What are your career goals post MiF, and why an MiF at this juncture?

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | HEC Paris alum and Former Admissions Interviewer
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­@atomicax - some thoughts and questions on your profile:

1. The BITS pedigree and GMAT score are good angles. The GPA is a challenge, particularly for some academically-focused programs, but the GMAT should help compensate some. A higher GMAT (10-20+ points) can help further.

2. Would like to understand your work/ internship experiences better i.e. which domains/ functions did you work in, key achievements, skillsets gained, etc. Reg. Extracurriculars, recent and consistent involvement would be valued. 

3. The choice between MiF and deferred MBA programs would depend on your career goals (both short and long term) and motivation for these programs. Details of the top global MiF programs are here and deferred MBA programs are here. Prioritizing/ categorizing B-schools would require deeper discussions, considering factors such as these.­ 

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out through the links below for a deeper chat.

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | HEC Paris alum and Former Admissions Interviewer
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­Hello,
Please help me evaluate my profile.

Academics:
Bachelor's in Economics (6.82/10), From Universidad Valencia (2023)
- Mathematics for Dynamic Models (9/10)
- Corporate Finance (8.2/10)
Erasmus+ International Experience: Università Degli Studi di Torino (2021/2022)

GMAT: 
pursuing 700

CFA Level I Candidate Feb/May2025

WorkEx:
- 1y at time of application at Big4 as a Consultant - Market Risk Analyst
- Internship at a small bank during university
- Internship at a local consultancy firm during uni

Extra circulars:
- Local NGO member & volunteered at Big4 events 
- Investment Club member
- Entrepreneur projects during university

MiF Universities:
- Essec
- HEC Paris
- LBS
- St. Gallen
- ESADE
- Warwick
- Feel free to add any other recommendation where I'd stand more chances.

­Hello guys, 

I would like to ask you to evaluate my profile and share your thoughts about my targeted universities. First of all, here is a sum up of my profile:

• BSc in Accounting & Finance, Athens University of Economics and Business, GPA: 3.725 (First Class Honours, top 5% all-time)
• 3-month seasonal internship at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Greece
• 3-month internship at the department of securitization of Eurobank (Greek Bank)
• FMVA Certificate Holder (Corporate Finance Institute)
• GMAT (old version): 660/800 (Q:48, V:32, IR:5, AW:6)
• IELTS: 8.0/9.0
• 7-month additional work experience in the finance sector until I start my master (From Novemeber 2024 until June 2025)

I am planning to apply for a MSc in Finance for the 2025 intake. I will apply to Erasmus University (RSM) for master in finance & investments, to Bocconi University for Master in Finance and to EDHEC. Then, I will take up my chances and apply also to MBF in Saint Gallen University and MIF in HEC Paris. Therefore, I am seeking for you suggestions about my choices and in particular which universities will probably accept me and which should I choose considering all the factors (cost, courses, job placement).
Thank you in advance.