SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2018 intake

Looks good for the most part, but why this specific school? Are you only applying there? And what are you hoping to do after?
I would say your profile has a lot of potential but I think the adcom will be interested in the above as well, so would like to hear your thoughts on that if possible.

14th October. Hope it's over 100, if I'd failed it would be quite impossible to apply on the early deadline

I hope you do well. Maybe you'll get it next week.

Got it and it's >100!
Btw looks like we're the only 2 in this forum applying for sse courses.How Is this possibile?

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Got it and it's >100!
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That's great!! Hopefully we'll see each other next year.
I know!! I guess people apply later on.

Is anyone applying before the first deadline?

yes I am

I submitted my application last night.

Do you mind sharing your profile?

no problem, I've already shared it some messages above...anyway here it is
Hope we'll all find in Stockholm

Hey guys,

I've also applied for the MSc. in Economics yesterday.

My profile:
- GPA ca. 3.7/4 (a German 1.4) in Business Studies from a German university
- TOEFL 109 (and Italian & German )
- GMAT 650 (poor, I know)
- dual studies, apprenticeship as an industrial manager at Siemens AG
- therefore 3.5y of working experience in different departments of Siemens (e.g. 3months in California)
- own profitable food blog
- different scholarships and awards (e.g. McKinsey Firsthand and German scholarship programs)

Although my GMAT is poor, I hope to be admitted, as SSE is my first choice.
Hope to see you all next fall!

Hey guys - I will be applying to SSE, Lund, NHH and CBS for 2018 intake MSF. Here is my profile, let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions:

- Graduating December from University of Florida 3.6/4.00 gpa
- Associate of arts in mathematics and bachelors in economics
- Internship in IB in NYC for three months
- Internship in Private equity in NYC for 6 months and will keep working at the same fund until I leave to Europe
- Speak Spanish, English and can read an understand Portuguese
- Letter of recommendations from my Fund's president, and from the past Inv Bank owner as well
- Letter of recommendations from the Economics department coordinator at my school and from a professor who is PHD and used to work at the World Bank
- I will take GMAT in December
- Member of finance group at my school, worked as tutor and created my own company years ago but had to close it because I moved to the US

Questions: how many recommendation letter should I submit?
SSE is my first option and the goal is to aim for MSF + management in the second year
Any other suggestions to strengthen my application?

Hi eldoggy,

actually, your profile sounds great!
The application tool of SSE only allows to submit two references (you have to provide contact details of the referee). So I chose one academical (prof of my uni) and one professional (project manager of my company).
If I were you, I'd highlight extracurricular things such as your company, tutoring, stays abroad.

Good luck with the GMAT (and the TOEFL?)!

(btw: What do you think of my profile? I've posted it above)

Thanks for the response foodie123, first time using this forum.

I think you have a very strong profile, about the gmat, do not worry much (I have a friend who got accepted with 660, he had a 3.9/GPA and two internships with CITI and JPM though). I think as long as you recommendations are great, and your essay is strong you should be okay (that's what he told me).

I do not have to take TOEFL since I will graduate from a school that was taught in english :D
Hope to see you next fall!!


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Thanks as well!
I just wrote the GMAT two days ago and I'm still struggling, as I'm not that satisfied with the results :D. I really have to calm down, so thanks for the motivational words!

Ah, yeah, I forgot. Lucky you - one test less means $250 more in your pocket!

I'll keep you updated as I expect notice in December!

Looking forward to it...

Such a nice class SSE will have next year.
Best luck for everyone.
I'm applying for the Msc in business and management. Here's my profile(a classic one):
- bachelor in Financial Mathematics, 3,5 GPA, graduated from Sweden.
- 3 yeas work experience in sales management in a mid-level FMCG company in the middle east.
- Gmat 730
- founder and president of my university's consulting club, had guest lectures, webinars, math support,business case sessions in collaboration with consulting firms.
- a recommendation from my department's head at college.
- speaks three languages.

Hope to see you all next year and happy to have feedbacks

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Great profile, ABair!

Have you already applied via the early bird application?

Good luck, hope to see you next summer!


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