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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2009, 16:03
Hello all

I'm looking for a ton of answers regarding to what I should do post-graduation in May, hopefully you guys could provide me with some advice that would benefit me down the road.

Background:
-will be 21 years old male and will be graduating in May of 2010 from UCF with about a 3.25 GPA and with a 3.4+ GPA in my degree program (Finance). I have not taken the GMAT yet, but expect a score of around a 650(have not taken any practice tests or anything). I'm applying for a internship for the spring and that is all the work experience I would be graduating with.

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- What are some of the top Finance schools that I could attend in Florida (also considering California, and the Southeast)? i've started looking at Florida, Nova Southeastern(not looking very promising), Miami U
- I would like to get a MFin relatively young, but how much do you oppose going to get your Masters with no work experience and directly after you received your Undergrad degree? (considering the job market now also)
- I am interested in sports management such as doing something with a finance degree with a professional sports organization. Is there an MBA or program that could help me better my chances to land a job in that kind of market?
- How likely would it be for a company to hire me as an undergrad, then after a few years help pay for some of the costs of continuing my education?
- I have not begun studying for my GMAT yet, and some applications for Fall 2010 deadlines are due mid-march. I expect myself to achieve a lot higher GMAT score then my GPA would suggest, so how likely would it be with that limited of study time?
- I also plan on getting my real estate license over the early part of the summer of 2010, so would that affect my application at all and would an internship help me out in any way with applying for jobs in a finance market?

Thank you in advance sorry for so many questions. I may have 1 or 2 more pop up also
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   18 Dec 2009, 08:44
I would not look at Florida. First, too be blunt, you will not get in. Also, they have a strong prejudice against students that did not do Florida undergrad. They have a weird system there where professors nominate students for interviews at banks. If you don't know the professor and some other student has worked with him for two years, whos going to get the spot?

I would look at Florida State, Tulane, and Auburn. All 3 have stronger alumni networks than UCF. If you are interested in Sports Management, than its a completely different story. I know NYU has a program, but I do not know what it entails. Some investment bankers transition into sports after their analyst/associate stint. A story that is close to home for you is Andrew Friedman, Devil Rays GM. He did a few years at Bear and look where he is now.

Figure out what you want short term and long term. Also, take the GMAT soon. Finally, start a new thread when you are starting a new topic, it keeps things less cluttered.
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   23 Dec 2009, 22:53
I've applied to Krannert (Purdue), Owen (Vandy), Olin (WashU), and LSE.

So far I've got an admissions offer from Krannert, and I've been rejected for 1 of the 2 programs I applied to at LSE.

I had a phone interview with Owen at the beginning of the month, and I have a phone interview scheduled with Olin two weeks from today. Anybody have any insight on the Olin interview?
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Chances? [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2009, 11:55
I am just sending my applications to meet the second round deadline at Tulane University, Vanderbilt University, University of Florida, and Purdue University. I was wondering what people's opinions of my chances are because I'm considering going back to undergrad. I have a BA in English from the University of Miami, with a finance minor, although I took more finance courses than the minor required. I also took classes in accounting, economics, two calculus and one stats. GPA: 3.89 (magna degree), GMAT: 710. I just graduated and have no relevant work experience or internships.
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2009, 12:35
Student 1258,

Not sure of your chances for Tulane and UF, but I think you have a great shot at Purdue. I would think your GMAT and GPA put you in a great position for Purdue and Vanderbilt, but since I haven't heard back from Vanderbilt yet I can't really comment on what I think your chances are. Since your major was English, they would probably want a good quantitative score on your GMAT (probably around 85th percentile or better).

Just out of curiosity, because I'm applying to similar schools, how would you rank the 4 programs you're applying to and why would you rank them that way?
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2009, 15:12
Student1258:

I would say that your chances are very good at Tulane and UF: >90%. But I would not recommend that you attend either school
Vandy and Purdue is a bit more questionable. For Vandy, your GMAT quant score will matter. Anything 47-48 or up will help. They care very much about your quant skills, so I would say that GMAT quant along with your scores in quant classes will determine your admission decision. Same goes for Purdue, but not as much. You should get in.

BLopez:

In order (adding WashU for you):

1. Vandy
2. WashU
3. Purdue (Just because it is still new, few alumni, could be better in future)
4. Florida
5. Tulane
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2009, 15:46
Thanks, MFinDreamer.

What do you think separates Vandy and WashU from the rest? The curriculum, placement, etc?
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   10 Jan 2010, 19:49
Hey Everyone,

I am applying to the following programs:

1) MIT
2) Vandy
3) Washington U
4) Villanova

I had a phone interview with Vandy early in December and I just received an admissions call this past Friday (just like blopez.. VERY stoked about this one). I also had a phone interview with WashU on Friday. My question for everyone is between Vandy and WashU how would you choose? Right now I think I am leaning towards WashU bc I think it might be slightly more quant/programming oriented (I did engineering as an undergrad so I'm comfortable with that stuff). Of course this whole decision is dependent on me getting into WashU first, however, I know if I get an admissions invitation from Washington University I will have a very hard time decided between them and Vandy. Any thoughts? (blopez... if you have any info that could distinguish between WashU and Vandy please let me know...Thanks).

Also, just as blopez said, if anyone has any questions regarded the WashU or Vandy interviews feel free to ask me. I'd be more than happy to help.
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   10 Jan 2010, 20:39
nbd52,

if you want a more quantitative program, I would say WashU would be great for you. While Vandy offers a few decent electives that cover asset pricing and stochastic processes, I think WashU's MSF is, overall, more geared towards quantitative finance. That being said, I don't think Vandy is very far behind.

I'll also have a very difficult time choosing between the two if I get into WashU. There are aspects about both programs that I like. I like the quantitative nature of WashU's program, and I feel like they have better job placement record. But I like the range of electives offered by Vandy (WashU's curriculum, while it has great looking courses, is fixed). Specifically, I like the financial economics courses offered (I also believe you can take electives in other departments if you get that approved by an advisor). I also think Vandy's program is better set up for later pursuit of a PhD (something I'm still considering for the future).

What do you think about Vandy?
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   10 Jan 2010, 21:06
I think Vandy has a great program, definitely very quantitative (vandy has a great reputation for it's math programs as well). Overall Vandy is just an amazing school (top ranked in almost every undergrad and grad field for which it has a program). My only concern is job placement in the northeast (I am from NJ and would love to get a job in NYC or Philadelphia). I think Washington University places better in the Northeast and is slight more quant oriented (though, like you said, just barely and not much further ahead). To be completely honest, if someone made me flip a coin to decide between these two schools I'd be happy with either one. :-)

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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   10 Jan 2010, 21:13
Yeah a coin flip sounds like a good way to decide it. I'm an Oakland Raiders fan, and they play in Nashville against the Titans next year, so that might be the deciding factor ha ha.

Good luck with the rest of your applications. Perhaps we'll see each other either at Vandy or WashU (fingers crossed).
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   11 Jan 2010, 11:19
Thanks. Good luck to you too. Definitely post here when you decide what school you will be attending. I'll do the same and maybe we will see each other this summer (keeping my fingers crossed too).
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   11 Jan 2010, 15:32
I was scheduled for a phone interview with Vanderbilt, my first choice. Any advice on what to be ready for would be appreciated.
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   11 Jan 2010, 22:06
Student 1258: Be ready for the usual questions (i.e. Why Vanderbilt? Why Finance? Tell me about yourself.). In addition, Vandy uses behavioral interviewing questions for the MSF program. These are pretty standard questions you would find in most job interviews (questions like, "give me an example of time you worked in a group with this constraint" or "tell me about a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty to complete a task", etc.). You can find a whole list of questions like this if you google behavioral interviewing questions. Just prep for most of them and you'll be fine. My interview was 35 mins including questions so it'll be over before you know it. Good Luck!
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   11 Jan 2010, 22:29
Student1258,

nbd52 pretty much hit the nail on the head. additionally, make sure you can discuss your career goals, both short-term and long-term. Overall, it was a pretty laid back interview. The interviewer was very friendly and not at all intimidating. The phone call is also great time to get an admissions employee to answer any questions you might have. Take advantage of that. Good luck to you!
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   14 Jan 2010, 18:44
Hi, I just got an email from Princeton inviting me for a telephone interview.. (MFin)
has anyone already taken interview for Princeton Mfin? can anyone help me with what sort of questions I should expect?
(do they ask technical questions?)
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   14 Jan 2010, 20:14
Hey wsh, I haven't seen anyone in this thread say they have applied to the Princeton MSF and get an interview, so congrats on that (getting an interview there is quite the accomplishment by itself). I have read a few other threads (older ones from ppl who were applying in 2008, I think the thread is titled 2008 MSF appicants or something like that). A poster by the name of bcbheel got into Princeton in 2008 and spoke a little about the interview he/she had. Search the forum and you should find something. Good luck!

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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   14 Jan 2010, 20:19
Hey, here is the link for some discussion of the Princeton interview. https://gmatclub.com/forum/anyone-applyi ... 55238.html

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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   14 Jan 2010, 22:10
congrats on getting to the interview stage, wshwang. unfortunately for me, i didn't have the math background to apply there. it looks like nbd52 already posted the discussion on the princeton interview so i won't bother. good luck!
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Re: MSF/MFin Fall 2010 Applicants Get In Here [#permalink] New post   14 Jan 2010, 22:14
nbd52,

did vandy mention anything about financial aid on your admissions call? i know they don't give much, but i'm hoping they will include info on that in the admission package they mail to me. did you get your package yet?
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