Hi,
I just completed GMAT (unsuccessfully, 610) and plan to apply to schools for 2014 september. I am looking for full time Msc in Finance. Details of my profile:
Age 20
B. Finance from the top-Russian University (HSE).
GPA 3,8/5
Nationality: Russian
Gender: Male
GMAT : 610(Q:50;V:23;IR:6)
Post MSc career interest: Investment Banking, Hedge Funds.
Target Schools...Well, perfectly it would be LSE/HEC/Imperial/St.Gallen/Said
But while it's unrealistic, Cass/Cranfield/Henley would be great, if possible.
If not, it would also be very good for Warwick/Edinburgh/Durham/Lancaster/etc from FT rating or this rating.
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Work Experience: no work experience at all.
Extracurricular:
1. Some diplomas from Russian national math championships.
2. Some achievments in sports (swimming, chess), but not even on regional level.
Please suggest if which of target schools are realistic?
Definitely, I should rewrite GMAT and aim for a higher score, but preparation will take one-two-three month, and the deadlines are so close...
Lastly,what areas do I need to work on to improve my chances?