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Hello there everyone!
I wanted to ask you whether you would be so kind as to tell me what my chances are of getting into the following programmes:
- HEC Master in International Finance
- LSE MSc Finance or Finance and Private Equity
- LBS Master in Financial Analysis
- Bocconi Master in Finance

My profile is the following:
- Attended the University of Florence in Italy. GPA: 30.2/30
- Erasmus semster at ESSEC. GPA: 30/30
- GMAT: 700. I was quite unlucky here! I gave my first GMAT online and got a 750 but they cancelled it and when i gave it at the test center i only managed to score 700. Should I re give?...
- Incoming M&A intern in a boutique in Milan. I will be dealing with AI start-ups too.
- Founder and president of the biggest finance and M&A association present at my univeristy. No previous finance related club was present.
- Founder of a profitable real-estate enterprise

What do you all think? I will start writing my motivation letters soon and I need to understand what to do about the damned GMAT... Thanks in advance!

👋 Hey nesichristian,

I came across your profile evaluation query on the forum and thought I'd reach out to offer some assistance from my own experience.

So here is what I would suggest:

Strengths:
➡️ Academic Excellence: Stellar GPA of 30.2/30 from the University of Florence and a perfect Erasmus semester GPA at ESSEC demonstrates high academic aptitude.

➡️ Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded a profitable real-estate enterprise and established the largest finance and M&A club at your university. This shows initiative and leadership.

➡️ Relevant Internship: Upcoming M&A internship in Milan focused on AI start-ups aligns well with your target programs, providing industry exposure and practical experience.
International Experience: Study at ESSEC gives you an international perspective that schools like LSE, HEC, and Bocconi value.


Area of improvement:

➡️ GMAT Score: Your 700 score is competitive but But remember that GMAT is just 25% of your application, so you will need to craft a compelling and well written essay, SOP and LOR that showcases your achievements to the admissions committee.


School Recommendations:
➡️ Dream: HEC, LSE, LBS
➡️ Competitive: ESSEC, Bocconi, Imperial


Action Points:
➡️ Highlight your leadership in finance and entrepreneurial ventures in your motivation letters, making a case for how each program aligns with your goals.

If you need more help, we'd be happy to set up a FREE call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.

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