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Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score)

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Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  06 Dec 2022, 09:05
Hello everyone.
I just took my GMAT exam, receiving a solid 690 (Q47, V38).
-I'm working for last 2.5 years in Deloitte for the Financial Services department, participating mainly in Financial and Management Reporting projects. I also have almost a year of Internships/Trainee level works during my studying time.

-Educational background is an Acc&Fin BSc (majored in Finance) from the most esteemed Uni of my country (Greece), with a GPA of 7.12/10 (considered above average but not great)

-Extracurriculars include being a member of my Uni's Swimming Club during my studies and taking part in athletic events. I'm also a Community Leader in Deloitte for running the Hiking Team (that's a thing here), organizing monthly excursions and outdoor activities for coworkers and their families.

I'm aiming for MSc in Finance at some of the higher rated universities in Europe, with the aim to get in the financial and/or banking sector in the DACH region, or in Scandinavia.
Target Unis include :
Tier 1: HSG, Hec Paris, Bocconi, LSE(?)
Tier 2: WU Vienna, SSE, Mannheim, NHH (Norway)

What do you think my chances are for each of these goals? I think I should be mostly good for my T2 aims (only question mark is by this time they're mostly in the 2nd round of admissions), but after scoring a 690 I've been wondering if I could have a chance with one of the bigger fish as well.

Any general tips on what to emphasize on my essays etc would also be helpful

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Re: Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  06 Dec 2022, 10:31
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Also look at Princeton Masters in Finance.
You have good chances at HSG & HEC, provided you can articulate your goals well in your essays.
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Re: Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  06 Dec 2022, 10:54
jeffreyadcom wrote:
Also look at Princeton Masters in Finance.


Hey, thanks for the input.

To be honest,I don't know jack about US business schools.
I always thought a US masters would cost considerably more than one in the EU as American cost of living is on another level, and counting on being sponsored for a work visa to be able to work sounds like a risk.

Any reason why you recommend Princeton in particular?

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Re: Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  06 Dec 2022, 13:09
Panahtistratst wrote:
jeffreyadcom wrote:
Also look at Princeton Masters in Finance.


Hey, thanks for the input.

To be honest,I don't know jack about US business schools.
I always thought a US masters would cost considerably more than one in the EU as American cost of living is on another level, and counting on being sponsored for a work visa to be able to work sounds like a risk.

Any reason why you recommend Princeton in particular?

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There is no doubt US is expensive and EU have also some good colleges. But US give exposure to diversified studnts and top notch faculty
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Re: Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  09 Dec 2022, 09:20
Panahtistratst wrote:
jeffreyadcom wrote:
Also look at Princeton Masters in Finance.


Hey, thanks for the input.

To be honest,I don't know jack about US business schools.
I always thought a US masters would cost considerably more than one in the EU as American cost of living is on another level, and counting on being sponsored for a work visa to be able to work sounds like a risk.

Any reason why you recommend Princeton in particular?

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Ha ha ha...
Great to see your candour.
A couple of clarifications:
1. Costs of living in US and Europe are like comparing apples to oranges. Many Universities in the US are actually cheaper than those in Paris, London, Bonn and so on... And the Cost of Living (and those of tuition are easy to get on Google with a 30 second search)
2. Masters courses in US with a STEM degree, provide you liberty to stay for 3 years, and therefore finding a job becomes that much more easier. Truthfully, if someone can't find yourself a job in 3 years, maybe 10 years would also be too little.
3. Princeton is one of the very best, and well known universities. The resources you can get at Princeton are far more than you can get at many universities in Europe

Hope that helps...
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Re: Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  13 Dec 2022, 07:35
TheIvyLeagueEdge wrote:
Panahtistratst wrote:
jeffreyadcom wrote:
Also look at Princeton Masters in Finance.


Hey, thanks for the input.

To be honest,I don't know jack about US business schools.
I always thought a US masters would cost considerably more than one in the EU as American cost of living is on another level, and counting on being sponsored for a work visa to be able to work sounds like a risk.

Any reason why you recommend Princeton in particular?

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Ha ha ha...
Great to see your candour.
A couple of clarifications:
1. Costs of living in US and Europe are like comparing apples to oranges. Many Universities in the US are actually cheaper than those in Paris, London, Bonn and so on... And the Cost of Living (and those of tuition are easy to get on Google with a 30 second search)
2. Masters courses in US with a STEM degree, provide you liberty to stay for 3 years, and therefore finding a job becomes that much more easier. Truthfully, if someone can't find yourself a job in 3 years, maybe 10 years would also be too little.
3. Princeton is one of the very best, and well known universities. The resources you can get at Princeton are far more than you can get at many universities in Europe

Hope that helps...


Let's say after some research I'm sold on Princeton... do I actually have good chances of getting admitted?
I couldn't find an average or median GMAT for MFin but from the discussions I gathered it's a pretty competitive school, and you need 700+ for a good shot.
I saw an average score 49.5 on Quant being mentioned actually :-o
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Re: Evaluate moi please (27 year old, EU, 690 score) [#permalink] New post  13 Dec 2022, 22:56
Panahtistrats5 wrote:
TheIvyLeagueEdge wrote:
Panahtistratst wrote:

Hey, thanks for the input.

To be honest,I don't know jack about US business schools.
I always thought a US masters would cost considerably more than one in the EU as American cost of living is on another level, and counting on being sponsored for a work visa to be able to work sounds like a risk.

Any reason why you recommend Princeton in particular?

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Ha ha ha...
Great to see your candour.
A couple of clarifications:
1. Costs of living in US and Europe are like comparing apples to oranges. Many Universities in the US are actually cheaper than those in Paris, London, Bonn and so on... And the Cost of Living (and those of tuition are easy to get on Google with a 30 second search)
2. Masters courses in US with a STEM degree, provide you liberty to stay for 3 years, and therefore finding a job becomes that much more easier. Truthfully, if someone can't find yourself a job in 3 years, maybe 10 years would also be too little.
3. Princeton is one of the very best, and well known universities. The resources you can get at Princeton are far more than you can get at many universities in Europe

Hope that helps...


Let's say after some research I'm sold on Princeton... do I actually have good chances of getting admitted?
I couldn't find an average or median GMAT for MFin but from the discussions I gathered it's a pretty competitive school, and you need 700+ for a good shot.
I saw an average score 49.5 on Quant being mentioned actually :-o


Hi,
Yours is one of the very common questions, with an assumption even more common. If someone answers your question on whether or not you have a good chance at getting admitted, without going deeper into your profile, it might hurt your chances more than help.

Selectivity by the schools is a function of your OVERALL profile, and unlike your assumption of GMAT being the basis of selection, GMAT score is just one of the many criteria schools weigh for candidate selection. Try going for an Average Size of Suit, basis your average weight (without considering your height, build, gender, preference of material & colour and so on).

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