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SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake

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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   07 Feb 2017, 01:12
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Hi guys,

Just reading through your profiles, I am fairly impressed with the dedication and efforts all of you put into your studies. This should make for a great class of 2017/2019!

Anyway, so I have applied to the M.Sc. in Finance/ IM track (Jan 15th deadline) with the following profile:
- 2 bachelor degrees (Economics & Business Administration) from non-target EMU unis (GPA: ~3.3/4.0)
- Passed CFA Level 1
- GRE: 163 (quant only)
- Toefl: not released yet, but was aiming for 110+
- University tutor for 3rd semester students & head of fixed income at the uni's investment club
- 4 markets internships (incl. 1x London & 1x New York), 3 months each
- 1x reference from my MD in London
- 1.5 years as an assistant portfolio manager at the worlds' largest reinsurance company

As the first admission round's results are already available, I am thrilled to learn more about the program's admission criteria.

oneteam, Banterbury, drupat, ylime23, JosephKnecht, would you mind sharing your profile so we can better assess our chances? Btw, Congrats for getting an offer!

@the_ones whose application status is (also) still pending: To which other universities have you applied, i.e. what does your backup look like?

See you folks in Stockholm, hopefully!



Hi you guys,

So here's my profile:

GMAT 710 (Q49 V37)
Bachelor's: 2:1 BSc in Mathematics & Economics (London School of Economics)
Working experience: Central Bank of Malaysia (a little over 3.5 years so far)
Languages (both speaking and writing): Fluent in English, Mandarin and Malay. Beginner in Swedish
Volunteer experience: 4 weeks in Kenya as a volunteer teacher (summer 2011) and volunteer tutor from 2010 to 2012 in London

In my motivation essay, I didn't specifically write about any course. In fact, I used the same essay for both MSc Finance and MSc Accounting and Financial Management.
I spoke mostly about why I want to study in Stockholm, more specifically about my interest in transitioning into the fintech startup line of business. I also linked that to my interest in developmental economics, i.e. how financial innovations can help resolve problems in the developing world such as lack of access to financial infrastructure, financial illiteracy etc. I ended with how i think an SSE education can help me achieve my long term goals.
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   20 Feb 2017, 07:18
esmeeaugustijn wrote:
Dear all,

Obviously I had to open the email and I got declined. Irregardless of the GMAT score.
I did indeed apply to the MIB instead of Finance, sorry for that.
The rejection was based on motivation, GPA and international experience.
For your information, this is my quite elaborated profile with CV (I left out the interest and skills haha! ;) ) Honestly, I was a little surprised I did not even make it through the first screening. But hey, competition is tough! ;)

Good luck to all of you! You have outstanding profiles and I'm sure that, with such perseverance and dedication, all of you will accomplish great things; whether it will be with a degree from SSE or without.

- Nationality: Dutch
- Age: 23
- GPA 3.7
- IELTS 8.5/9.0
- languages: Dutch, English, Spanish (Fluent), Italian (intermediate), German (intermediate), French (Intermediate)
- 4 months of voluntary work in India
- 1 month Exchange to Singapore (high school)
- 6 months Exchange to Buenos Aires (university)
- 5 months of ski teaching in Canada
- Summer school in London at CSM
- 12 months Head of Marketing and Communications at a department of Student Services at the University of Amsterdam
- 6 months Committee member at Student Services UvA
- 6 months Internship at an international media production company
- Initiator in a Study motivation programme that grew to a network covering all universities and high schools in the south of the Netherlands

remaining:
- Top sports in the national competition in field hockey for 5 years
- Statistics tutor
- Volunteer in several regional projects


It's really a shame! I can't get the evaluation criterion of SSE's admissions office. I am also applying for the MIB program for 2017 intake and they informed me to join a Skype interview on 28 Feb. Honestly, we share very similar profile. I am wondering if you have shown enough interest for the MIB program in your motivation letter. That's the only reason, as I see, that they rejected your application... My profile below:

GPA 3.65/4.00 (Ranking no.1 in the whole program) majoring in political sciences in a uni in HK
one year exchange in Sciences Po
GMAT 720 Q50 V37
Fluent Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), English, French (C1), Italian (B2), passed CFA level I
VP for 2 student associations, a lot of voluntary activities, uni academic merit scholarship and some other minor honour
2 years working experience in a multinational company.

BTW, does anyone know what kind of questions will be asked during the interview?

All the best to you guys,

Sue
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 05:32
Anyone has any news? The suspense is killing me .....
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 05:57
When I had the MIB interview, they said the results will be sent on 14/3, now we are already on 15/3, lolll!

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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 06:24
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When I had the MIB interview, they said the results will be sent on 14/3, now we are already on 15/3, lolll!


Actually the info I have is that results will be sent on Friday 17th March. :wink:
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 06:36
violn wrote:
suevenn92 wrote:
When I had the MIB interview, they said the results will be sent on 14/3, now we are already on 15/3, lolll!


Actually the info I have is that results will be sent on Friday 17th March. :wink:


I know that for other programmes such as finance, the result will be released on 17/3. One of my friends also had MIB interview with Ms.Sutton, who told him the MIB result will be sent on 14/3. Are you MIB applicant?

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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 08:08
violn wrote:
suevenn92 wrote:
When I had the MIB interview, they said the results will be sent on 14/3, now we are already on 15/3, lolll!


Actually the info I have is that results will be sent on Friday 17th March. :wink:


Thank you, that is very helpful.

Does Anyone know how it works with declined offers? For example, if someone declines the offer, is that spot offered to somebody else or is it just empty?
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 10:19
During the interview they told me the result will be released on 3/15... super nervous when I refresh mailbox page every time. Good luck everyone!
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 11:30
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What I am curious of is if anyone understands how their portal works? Where am I supposed to see if I am accepted or rejected on that site? It makes no sense to me...
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2017, 13:45
We will probably get an email from them instead of checking the portal.
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2017, 09:50
Just got the admission to the Msc in Finance!
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2017, 10:17
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Just got the admission to the Msc in Finance!


And you're Bocconi '21 ?
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SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2017, 10:57
maryse wrote:
FreakingGPAforZero wrote:
Just got the admission to the Msc in Finance!


And you're Bocconi '21 ?


mh I don't get what you mean. I am a Bocconi undergraduate or what do you mean pls explain I don't understand

EDIT: oh you mean my age? Yes I am 21
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2017, 12:45
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maryse wrote:
FreakingGPAforZero wrote:
Just got the admission to the Msc in Finance!


And you're Bocconi '21 ?


mh I don't get what you mean. I am a Bocconi undergraduate or what do you mean pls explain I don't understand

EDIT: oh you mean my age? Yes I am 21


In the US and other non-European countries, usually you write your school 'graduating class year.

If you went to HBS for a 2-year MBA starting fall 2017 until spring 2019, you'd write HBS '19.

So it has nothing to do with age. I just thought that Bocconi '21 meant that you were graduating from Bocconi in 2021, which would make your SSE acceptance a little strange.
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2017, 15:30
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Just got the admission to the Msc in Finance!


Congratulations on the admission! Would you mind sharing your profile?

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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   16 Mar 2017, 17:50
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FreakingGPAforZero wrote:
Just got the admission to the Msc in Finance!


Congratulations on the admission! Would you mind sharing your profile?

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Bocconi Undergraduate

Age 21
1x Internship at Goldman Sachs M&A London
1x Internship at BMW in Business Development in Germany
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GPA: 3.9/4.0 (in Italy its 29/30)
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   17 Mar 2017, 01:41
Hi guys, has everybody received there admission decision? 'cause I still haven't received mine

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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   17 Mar 2017, 01:48
I did not receive the main either
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   17 Mar 2017, 01:50
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Hi guys, has everybody received there admission decision? 'cause I still haven't received mine

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I have not received either - Msc Finance
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Re: SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake [#permalink] New post   17 Mar 2017, 01:51
Hello,

Did you guys get any response yet? I haven't received any information or update since the time I've applied (Not even an interview email). :/
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