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Hi MSFHQ,

I want to share my detailed profile with you:

X: 84.2%
XII: 84.8%
B. Tech Electronics (Mumbai University): 70%
MBA Finance: 7.3/10
CFA Level 3 Candidate June 2015, FRM Level 1 Cleared
3 years of Work Ex. in Enterprise Risk Management in a major Indian IT firm
Recos from CFO and CRO.
GMAT: 680

Kindly guide for the colleges where I should apply for MS Finance in US and if possible I can get some amount of financial aid as well.

GMAT is fine, but what does your GPA convert to? Good rec's. IMO, you have an MBA and most programs won't accept you. Maybe look at PT programs or something. I am sure there are some places that would take your tuition, but you aren't going to find many who will give you scholarships to study. If you do I doubt they will be helpful when it comes to finding a job.


Thanks a lot for replying.

I am based out of India, and my MBA and B.Tech is also from India. GPA conversion would be around 3.7. I guess, PT programs won't allow me to work in US after the completion of the course and I will have to return back to my country.
I have finalized on applying to: WUSTL, Vanderbilt, Boston College, Rochester, UIUC.

Do you consider MBA Finance from India would be a problem for me to get into MSF program of these universities? Main reason for me to do MSF is to get an opportunity to work in the US, I know there won't be much value addition for me after doing 2 year MBA finance and CFA level 2.
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Agree with MSFHQ that the MBA will deter many schools from taking you. However, you are dead wrong about there being no value add -- at some programs. Those are precisely the programs which would take you.

In general, an MSFE or computational finance program would take you in. Also, some MSF programs that are focused on certain areas will stretch you far more than you can imagine. I know a few programs that are known for advanced classes that would leave you struggling to keep up and give you solid skills; however, that only helps if the courses cover the area you are interested in.

If you really just want the MSF to get a shot at internships though... I would beware. A lot of admissions committees would see that as not the right attitude -- and would wonder why you can't get a job with an MBA. I get your reasoning, but that doesn't change how a committee sees things. Food for thought...
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Hi MSFHQ,

I want to share my detailed profile with you (Indian Resident):

X: 84.2%
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MBA Finance: 7.3/10
CFA Level 3 Candidate June 2015, FRM Level 1 Cleared
3 years of Work Ex. in Enterprise Risk Management in a major Indian IT firm (Currently working)
Recos from CFO and CRO.
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Kindly guide for the colleges where I should apply for MS Finance in US and if possible I can get some amount of financial aid as well.

Agree with MSFHQ that the MBA will deter many schools from taking you. However, you are dead wrong about there being no value add -- at some programs. Those are precisely the programs which would take you.

In general, an MSFE or computational finance program would take you in. Also, some MSF programs that are focused on certain areas will stretch you far more than you can imagine. I know a few programs that are known for advanced classes that would leave you struggling to keep up and give you solid skills; however, that only helps if the courses cover the area you are interested in.

If you really just want the MSF to get a shot at internships though... I would beware. A lot of admissions committees would see that as not the right attitude -- and would wonder why you can't get a job with an MBA. I get your reasoning, but that doesn't change how a committee sees things. Food for thought...
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I am still not able to understand why MBA Finance from India will deter universities to take me for MSF programs? Post my MBA, I got placed in the Corporate Risk Management dept of one of the major Indian IT firm and now it's been around 3 years in the role.
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Agree with MSFHQ that the MBA will deter many schools from taking you. However, you are dead wrong about there being no value add -- at some programs. Those are precisely the programs which would take you.

In general, an MSFE or computational finance program would take you in. Also, some MSF programs that are focused on certain areas will stretch you far more than you can imagine. I know a few programs that are known for advanced classes that would leave you struggling to keep up and give you solid skills; however, that only helps if the courses cover the area you are interested in.

If you really just want the MSF to get a shot at internships though... I would beware. A lot of admissions committees would see that as not the right attitude -- and would wonder why you can't get a job with an MBA. I get your reasoning, but that doesn't change how a committee sees things. Food for thought...


I am still not able to understand why MBA Finance from India will deter universities to take me for MSF programs? Post my MBA, I got placed in the Corporate Risk Management dept of one of the major Indian IT firm and now it's been around 3 years in the role.
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I can only tell you what we say on the admission committees I've sat on; but, here goes: First, if you just want to repeat the same coursework you did previously, there is nothing new you will learn so there is no reason to admit you and every reason to think you won't take the coursework seriously (which creates a bad culture among other students). Second, if you want to repeat the same coursework you did previously, then there must be something intangible about you that turns employers off -- because why would you repeat courses you've already taken unless your career is not going well? Third, if you just want to pick up more finance courses, then why did you not do that when you did your MBA; and, if you are that poor at thinking ahead to what might be useful, why would you make a good student?

Whether you think those questions are fair or not, they are the questions I have heard asked hundreds of times. For you to not get tripped up by those, you would need a compelling case for either (1) some epiphany about wanting to work in finance when you previously did not want to, or (2) filling out skills the MBA missed (usually quant skills) -- which is why I suggested an MSFE or computational finance program.
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Thanks a lot for the help SizeTrader.

You mentioned that you know few universities where MSFE and computational finance program are very good, so can you list down those universities as well? After your argument I feel that it's better if I apply for these programs and earlier also I was more interested in Quant extensive MFin programs.
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You mentioned that you know few universities where MSFE and computational finance program are very good, so can you list down those universities as well? After your argument I feel that it's better if I apply for these programs and earlier also I was more interested in Quant extensive MFin programs.
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I got a 2015 rankings for MFE programs: https://www.thefinancialengineer.net/rankings/

Kindly suggest me universities which are really good and there are good chances of placements as well.
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Thanks a lot for the help SizeTrader.

You mentioned that you know few universities where MSFE and computational finance program are very good, so can you list down those universities as well? After your argument I feel that it's better if I apply for these programs and earlier also I was more interested in Quant extensive MFin programs.


I got a 2015 rankings for MFE programs: SPAM

Kindly suggest me universities which are really good and there are good chances of placements as well.
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Check out the Quantnet rankings. They are good and pretty accurate. What you linked to is spam.
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Hello, I am from Nepal willing to pursue MS finance in USA. My gmat score is 680 q48, v35, cgpa in bba marketing 3.6/4 and toefl ibt 114. Currently I work as as teaching assistant of managerial finance for bachelor level student and assistant batch coordinator. I am also a co-founder of a startup and working there as a financial head. Also I have an internship in commodity derivatives broker, where I worked as an financial analyst intern. I am in search of a good university that can offer me maximum financial assistantship (preferably full tution). Please help me find the university matching my criteria. Thanking you in advance.
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Hello, I am from Nepal willing to pursue MS finance in USA. My gmat score is 680 q48, v35, cgpa in bba marketing 3.6/4 and toefl ibt 114. Currently I work as as teaching assistant of managerial finance for bachelor level student and assistant batch coordinator. I am also a co-founder of a startup and working there as a financial head. Also I have an internship in commodity derivatives broker, where I worked as an financial analyst intern. I am in search of a good university that can offer me maximum financial assistantship (preferably full tution). Please help me find the university matching my criteria. Thanking you in advance.
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Good stats and a good friend of mine is from Nepal. What are your career goals? Where do you want to work post grad? In what function? These questions can help me recommend some schools for you.
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I am interested in stock trading and asset management. I am willing to start from the entry level for managing assets. Ultimately, I see myself establishing my own firm.
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Check out Claremont. Your scores are good enough and the program is top notch. They are also very generous with scholarships. Ummm, Nova might be a good option. Their tuition is lower than most schools and they offer a fellowship. They'd like your profile a lot. Johns Hopkins and Santa Clara would love you and I believe they are generous with scholarships also. All of the schools are in good locations and will provide job opportunities.
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Hi

My Profile (Indian)
Undergrad: 71%
MBA (Finance) CGPA : 86% (from a top university in India)
GRE : 316 (V155, Q161)
Work experience: 26 months as an Analyst in Corporate Finance department of an International Bank. It involves analyzing companies, identifying the pain points and providing solutions for the same. Worked with people across the world.
Recomms: From Directors in Hong Kong, Singapore and Professor in Dubai
Key achievements: National runner up of CFA Research Challenge 2012
CFA Level 1 Cleared, Authored 2 case studies published in Ivey Publishing House

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MIT, Simon, UIUC, BC, WUSTL.

Aiming to get into Asset Management
What are my chances in getting into my target schools? Are there any good schools I missed.
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I'm an undergraduate student pursuing Economics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women; it's ranked among top 3 institutes for humanities in India.
Class X: 10 CGPA
Class XII: 92%
Undergrad Aggregate till 4th sem: 72% (top 20 percentile of the dept.)
I've been a scholar in my school. I've pursued extra curricular activities till college in Dance, painting etc. Spanish basic level. Done social work for a year for child development programme under National Service Scheme. I've also pursued a course on equity research and another on investment analysis under National Stock Exchange of India. I've no work experience. I've also had two international experiences: LSE Summer School and Jenesys(Indo-Japan Cultural Exchange) .
I've held a lot of positions of responsibility as well.
Kindly suggest schools in USA. I'll graduate in 2015 and am looking for
2015 entry. I've checked JHU. Suggest whether Boston College Carroll is good and Olin Business School? I'll be reappearing for gmat because my first score is low: 560.
And I want to know job prospects as well.

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I'm an undergraduate student pursuing Economics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women; it's ranked among top 3 institutes for humanities in India.
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Undergrad Aggregate till 4th sem: 72% (top 20 percentile of the dept.)
I've been a scholar in my school. I've pursued extra curricular activities till college in Dance, painting etc. Spanish basic level. Done social work for a year for child development programme under National Service Scheme. I've also pursued a course on equity research and another on investment analysis under National Stock Exchange of India. I've no work experience. I've also had two international experiences: LSE Summer School and Jenesys(Indo-Japan Cultural Exchange) .
I've held a lot of positions of responsibility as well.
Kindly suggest schools in USA. I'll graduate in 2015 and am looking for
2015 entry. I've checked JHU. Suggest whether Boston College Carroll is good and Olin Business School? I'll be reappearing for gmat because my first score is low: 560.
And I want to know job prospects as well.

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Stats look good so far. Would have to see your GRE/GMAT scores to really give good guidance. JHU is going to be slightly easier to get into than say BC or WUSTL. Keep that in mind. Also, decide what you want to do post graduation and where you'd like to work. Very important questions that can quickly narrow down a school choice.
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Hi Anthony,
Thank you for your inputs on this forum. They are very helpful.

With my background (given below). Could you please suggest top 5 schools for MSF in terms of placements for international students. I'm not looking at computational finance / engineering offered by most institutes, but would like to specialise in risk management with added focus on computational and mathematical tools.
In one of your posts I read that most Msfs don't accept MBA s also the likes of BC, vanderbuit seems to accept mostly freshers, going by their class profile.
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1) nearly 4 years experience in equity research
2) CFA L2
3) GRE: verbal 161, quant 165
4) decent recos from my previous managers and directors
5) MBA from decent institute in India
6) Gpa 5.47/8 in grad, UG Gpa 3.3

I've already applied to MIT, HEC, LBS... Looking for couple of schools in states
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Thank you for your inputs on this forum. They are very helpful.

With my background (given below). Could you please suggest top 5 schools for MSF in terms of placements for international students. I'm not looking at computational finance / engineering offered by most institutes, but would like to specialise in risk management with added focus on computational and mathematical tools.
In one of your posts I read that most Msfs don't accept MBA s also the likes of BC, vanderbuit seems to accept mostly freshers, going by their class profile.
Background :
1) nearly 4 years experience in equity research
2) CFA L2
3) GRE: verbal 161, quant 165
4) decent recos from my previous managers and directors
5) MBA from decent institute in India
6) Gpa 5.47/8 in grad, UG Gpa 3.3

I've already applied to MIT, HEC, LBS... Looking for couple of schools in states
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Take a look at UConn's MS in Risk Management. I'd also recommend Baruch's Exec MSF, U Rochester NYC MSF. I recommend those programs because of their proximity to Manhattan, they will be ok with someone with an MBA and I think they give you a solid brand if your goal is finance in NYC.
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Hi Anthony,
Thank you for your inputs on this forum. They are very helpful.

With my background (given below). Could you please suggest top 5 schools for MSF in terms of placements for international students. I'm not looking at computational finance / engineering offered by most institutes, but would like to specialise in risk management with added focus on computational and mathematical tools.
In one of your posts I read that most Msfs don't accept MBA s also the likes of BC, vanderbuit seems to accept mostly freshers, going by their class profile.
Background :
1) nearly 4 years experience in equity research
2) CFA L2
3) GRE: verbal 161, quant 165
4) decent recos from my previous managers and directors
5) MBA from decent institute in India
6) Gpa 5.47/8 in grad, UG Gpa 3.3

I've already applied to MIT, HEC, LBS... Looking for couple of schools in states

Take a look at UConn's MS in Risk Management. I'd also recommend Baruch's Exec MSF, U Rochester NYC MSF. I recommend those programs because of their proximity to Manhattan, they will be ok with someone with an MBA and I think they give you a solid brand if your goal is finance in NYC.
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Thanks Anthony, Isnt Urochester Simon part time course?
Any more suggestions on full time course?
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Hi Anthony,
Thank you for your inputs on this forum. They are very helpful.

With my background (given below). Could you please suggest top 5 schools for MSF in terms of placements for international students. I'm not looking at computational finance / engineering offered by most institutes, but would like to specialise in risk management with added focus on computational and mathematical tools.
In one of your posts I read that most Msfs don't accept MBA s also the likes of BC, vanderbuit seems to accept mostly freshers, going by their class profile.
Background :
1) nearly 4 years experience in equity research
2) CFA L2
3) GRE: verbal 161, quant 165
4) decent recos from my previous managers and directors
5) MBA from decent institute in India
6) Gpa 5.47/8 in grad, UG Gpa 3.3

I've already applied to MIT, HEC, LBS... Looking for couple of schools in states

Take a look at UConn's MS in Risk Management. I'd also recommend Baruch's Exec MSF, U Rochester NYC MSF. I recommend those programs because of their proximity to Manhattan, they will be ok with someone with an MBA and I think they give you a solid brand if your goal is finance in NYC.


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I am pretty sure Rutgers has an MSF. I'd look at that. Umm, Bentley, Brandeis, etc. Try and find something close to NYC or another major hub. Look for programs that are customizable so you can tailor your education to your desires. You already have an MSF so try and avoid programs full of junior people.
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Dear All,
I am interested in master of finance in this year 2015 within USA . And I need help to find a one year program with total fees and tuition from (10,000$ - 20,000$)
So could anybody who has experience give me an advice?

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Hi...most of MS Fin programs in US are one year course...pls suggest some reputed 2 year MSF programs.
My profile: CFA (USA) L 3 candidate..BE Extc 70% MMS 66%..1.5yrs workex in financial services company
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Hi
Im an international student. Need some advice regarding which schools to apply.
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1.5yr mba (major finance) gpa: 3.23
Bba gpa : 2.55
gre score : 303 (149v, 154q)
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boston college
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