MSF Profile Evaluation and Job Prospects

Getting an interview is absolutely a good thing. I don't know the specific questions, but I would be prepared to answer a) why an MSF, b) why WUSTL, and c) how will this improve your career. I would also re-read your essays as they might ask you to elaborate on things you said in them. Stuff like that. Good luck!

My GMAT/GRE conversion tool might be old, but I tried converting those GRE scores and it came out to about a 580 GMAT. If that is the case I would say the only school you have a decent shot at is Northeastern. Maybe add Brandeis or Bentley to the mix. Your GPA is low, GRE score appears low and not a lot of internship experience. I'd probably look into the CFA, try and get more internships or otherwise focus on your resume and experience.

Hi!
I am senior in China and applying for MSF in the US. My profile goes like this:
1.Undergrad major: International Business and Economics
2.GMAT: 710
3.TOFEL: 101
4.GPA: 3.2
5.Four months internship in a top commercial bank in China and four months internship in a securities company in China. Add up:8 months internship
My requirement for the grad school is that I am not looking for brand name, I am looking for real good quality lectures! Awesome professors! And I would like to work in the US upon graduation.
Here is my list, please pick up 10 schools for me to apply for: ( from stretch school to safety)
1. Washington University in St. Louis
2. Vanderbilt University
3. University of Southern California
4. Boston College
5. University of Rochester
6. Case Western Reserve University
7. Ohio State University—Columbus
8. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
9. University of Texas—Austin
10. University of Miami
11. Northeastern University
12. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
13. George Washington University
14. Pepperdine University
15. Southern Methodist University
16. University of Connecticut
17. Syracuse University
18. University of Maryland--College Park
19. Purdue University--West Lafayette
20. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick
21. Polytechnic Institute of New York City
22. Claremont Mckenna College

Thank you in advance!

Good luck.

1. Washington University in St. Louis
3. University of Southern California
4. Boston College
5. University of Rochester
7. Ohio State University—Columbus
8. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
9. University of Texas—Austin
10. George Washington University

Among the short list can be the best option for your desired program. Good decision forever.

MSFHQ,
Please help . I would really like to know about the job prospects for an international student after he/she completes MSF?Also which field of finance(risk mgmt , investment banking,equity research , corporate finance etc) is there more opportunity to get sponsorship from the company ?

I think risk management, corporate finance, valuation, stuff like that. Bigger firms usually are more open towards bearing the cost of sponsorship. I'd reach out to international students who graduated from the programs you are interested in and talk with them about their experiences. They can help guide you with regards to OCR and which firms sponsor.

Thank you very much MSFHQ ! Really appreciate you taking the time and helping me .

MSFHQ,
I wanted to know about the Villanova MSF, Does it start in spring(I am doing my undergrad that gets over on July 2016) ? Also how is Fordham MSF in terms of placements?
Right now I have applied to the following colleges-
Olin Business School
Boston College
Simon Business School
Fisher College of Business
UIUC
Vanderbilt
I plan on applying to two more colleges ,which ones do you recommend with Placements in mind?
My profile -
Indian B.Tech student
GPA-3.4
GRE-313 (Verbal-156 quant - 157)
TOEFL-108
Had only a month of internship experience(But in my core field) .
I have a strong proficiency in english and also have good communication skills.
Thank You .

MSFHQ ,
I have just received an interview invite from WUSTL for their MSF program, So I would like to know whether the invites are given to all the applicants ? and also what are the possible question asked in the interview?
Please as soon as possible
Thank You

Hello,

I am applying to US and Canadian universities for MS in Finance. Following is my profile in chronological order.

1) B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

2) 4 Years Work Exp. in IT company in Business Intelligence domain.

3) GPA - 3.2

4) GRE - 312, q- 162, v - 150

5) TOEFL - 97

Please advice me on good universities for MS in Finance from US and Canada.

I have shortlisted some.
US - Villanova, Texas A&M University, Wustl, Boston.
CANADA - Simon Fraser.

Also suggest some based on my profile from your knowledge.
Regards,
Angad Singh