Profile Evaluation: LBS/HEC Paris Profile Evaluation

Question

Hello, Hope everybody's doing great! I'm applying for the Msc In Finance at HEC Paris and LBS, in the last round, which I'm pretty stressed about. So any advice you guys could offer would be highly appreciated!

I'm a Moroccan student with an undergrad degree in Business Administration (major: finance, minor: computer science) from Al Akhawayn University. Cumulative GPA: 3.77 (I didn't put in much effort during a couple of semesters which resulted in a couple of B's and C's) GMAT Score: 740 (47Q, 45V). I know my quant score is quite low, especially since both schools seem to really value strong quantitative skills. I've highlighted some projects and classes that I've taken which require considerable quantitative skills, but I don't know if that's enough to make up for it. I also took the GMAT with zero preparation. I don't know if I should mention that to justify the low quant score, or if that comes off as carelessness on my part. Internship: I did a summer internship at BMCE, which is a pretty big retailing bank in Africa. As part of my internship, I partook in a rigorous research about financial inclusion in Morocco. Extra-curriculars: I was a peer-tutor for around two years. I also volunteered in some international events organised by the university. Do you guys think I have a shot?

billionaire · Answer

Hello chubbybunny156 You should not be stress out. Since you have Moroccan descent, I understand why you target French school, I assume you do speak French. The reason you should not be stress out is that you have awesome total GMAT score

and that is apples to apples comparison between candidates. How awesome is your score, you will figure put when I present you with facts, and they are : LBS average GMAT of admitted students is 707 HEC average GMAT of admitted students is 691

Enough said. Now you can mention that you took GMAT with zero prep only if they ask you about it and/or you can justify properly in essay why you didn't prep. The rest of your profile, GPA, internships, extra curricular activities is just fine. I would say you have fair chance of getting admitted to both schools. In case you want to add some more schools on application list and how to target them you can find out in my post about best European Business schools here : https://gmatclub.com/forum/mba-in-europ ... 82899.html Good Luck with application

MiMEssay · Answer

Hey chubbybunny156 , Well, HEC and LBS are quite competitive schools and according to your profile, you can list both under the dream school category. Talking About your Profile, A 3.77 GPA is fair enough - not a dealbreaker, but make sure that you are highlighting other profile strengths to compensate for the same. Secondly, please work on justifying the GPA in your application - You have mentioned that you did not put in much effort during the last semester, but the adcom does not need to know that :p You will need to come up with a better strategy to present the same. Your internship looks interesting, so just be a bit judicious about how you are presenting the same. You can skip the part about taking up the GMAT without rigorous preparation - There is no way to attest to this so this is hardly consequential. Well, 740 is a good score as such, yes quants is a bit low - but as you have highlighted quantitative skills elsewhere, this should not be a big roadblock. I would suggest you to get your essays proof-read by someone trustworthy as you have to use this space to justify your GPA, talk about your GMAT quants part and showcase your interest in finance as a long term career - These are pretty important aspects, and with the competition in the ROUND 4, it is better to not take a chance

Extra-curricular look fair, but again dig deeper and come up with strong experiences to showcase in your application. The competition in Round 4 is going to be tough, so I would suggest checking out our Masters in Finance Essay editing service so that you can get a competitive edge amongst other applicants. We have had a good success rate in mentoring applicants who get into top MFin Schools like LBS, Oxford, HEC, Princeton, Vanderbilt, NYU and the likes. Here's the link: https://www.mim-essay.com/masters-finance-essay-editing/ I hope this helped, good luck!

mrishan1993 · Answer

Hi,
Indian, Male and Engineer.
GMAT: 710
UnderGrad: 8/10, majors in Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Patna
Work experience of 3 years including 2 years in a tech-startup and some experience with freelancing and an MNC and a brief stint at my own startup
Delivered products that are used by brands like OnePlus and Apple in multiple countries including Netherland, USA, China, Malaysia
Founded E-cell in college, part of college football team, headed clubs and vice house captain in school.
A little understanding of Microeconomics and Game Theory because of taking online courses.
Got an award for excellent service in professional career.
Taught underprivileged kids for free in the first year of college (Got no certificate to claim this)

Do you think I got a chance an HEC?

Arjun1001 · Answer

Hey,

Please evaluate my profile for HEC PARIS AND LBS

Age: 28 yr

GMAT Score: Not yet appeared

Educational Qualifications:

10th: 8.8/10 GPA (CBSE)
12th: 80.5% ; Science Stream (CBSE)
Graduation: Mechanical Engg- 6.56/10 CGPA

Work Experience:
Manager - Manager in a Public Sector Bank(promoted under merit channel) 
Duration - 48 Months (As on Dec 2023)

I have been handpicked by the DGM to start a new section from scratch in the Regional Office controlling 65 branches NRI business and customer support after being promoted to manager under merit channel in a PSB.
In branchs I have handled various departments, disbursed 200 plus loans, increased business by around 4 crores in GOLD LOAN dept(highest since i Joined), implemented practices to reduce TAT for disbursement of loans

Extra Curricular and Achievements
- Have won 1st and 2nd prize for dance competitions at School from X till XII
- Have continously won first and second at intercollege dance competitions for 3 years in a row
- Organised Fashion Shows, Cultural Programs during Inter College Fest in College
-Was captain of High School Football Team and part of Basketball and volleyball teams
-Was part of School Drama Team and have done participated in many events and celebrations
-cracked 4/6 all india bank entrance tests
-Secured 99th percentile in IBPS exam with an All India Rank of 240
-part of the Bank team to conduct IBPS exams
- Qualified GATE exam
-Is currently playing in Football team for PSB at State level representing Home District
-Have won Man of match awards in District League tournaments organised by bank unions
-Is part of District Committee for organising All Kerala Cultural Festival for Bank Employees
- organised State Level Inter Region Soccer Tournament
- Member of regional Bank Union committee

Hobbies:
- Is a bike enthusiast and have done over 7000 kms in Southern India and looking to cover North India too.
-Loves to play football
-Dance
-Movies

Certifications:
-JAIIB
Is planning to do LEAN SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION from KPMG

I kindly request you to evaluate my profile so as to secure an admit from HEC paris and Lbs

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MiMEssay · Answer

Hey Arjun1001, Your profile demonstrates strong leadership qualities, exceptional extracurricular participation, and noteworthy achievements. However, an expert, I must tell you that HEC Paris and LBS can be competitive, especially with your GMAT, but we can still compensate that with other factors like work ex, achievements, academics, extracurriculars, and showcase these qualities in your essays and SOPs. Your work experience in the public banking sector is admirable. Your promotion under merit and your role in starting a new section are particularly strong points. Your efforts in increasing business and implementing practices for efficient loan disbursement showcase your managerial and strategic skills. However, try to quantify these achievements further, linking them directly to positive business outcomes or significant changes. In the realm of extracurricular activities, you have an impressive track record in sports, dance, and organizing cultural events. These activities emphasize your team-player and leadership attributes. Make sure to leverage these aspects in your applications, highlighting skills like teamwork, discipline, creativity, and initiative. However, your GPA in Mechanical Engineering is slightly on the weaker side but you can compensate for that with a strong GMAT score considerably higher than 700. Additionally, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and certifications can also be a plus point. LBS and HEC Paris typically have average GMAT scores around 700-710, but a higher score will make you a more competitive applicant given your GPA. Consider enhancing your profile further with more business-oriented certifications or courses that would highlight your commitment to business education. Your planned Lean Six Sigma certification from KPMG is a good step in this direction. Overall, you should focus on crafting a compelling narrative linking your past experiences, current role, and future goals while tying them to the specific offerings of HEC Paris and LBS. Demonstrating a clear understanding of how these institutions can help you achieve your career goals will be crucial. If you need more help, you can message me directly and I'd be happy to give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target or you can schedule a call via this link: https://bit.ly/3DSH5km

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