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Hey guys, I’m Aftab, I am planning to apply to the MFin program at MIT next year, could really use a feedback on my profile.

Nationality: Bangladeshi
GMAT: 750 (Q51, V41, AWA 5)

Education: BRAC University (Top private university in Bangladesh) (Major in Finance/Minor in Accounting, CGPA: 3.75/4, High Distinction Honors). The degree also consists of 12 courses (36 credits) related to calculus, stochastic processes, econometrics, programming languages, and statistics. Also, I have worked as a student tutor for 6 months under my department, where I used to taught tutorial classes on geometry dash subzero 300 level finance courses. (Note: The Honors system at our university is as follows- CGPA 3.5- Distinction, CGPA 3.7- High Distinction, CGPA 3.8 Highest Distinction).

Extra-Curricular Activities: 4 International and 4 National Business Case Competition Titles which include the following.
1. 7th- Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition 2023 (International)
2. Finalist- Indian Case Challenge 2023 (International)
3. Finalist- Creative Shock 2023 (International)
4. 2nd Runner Up- Indian Case Challenge 2022 (International)
5. Finalist- Capitalizer 2021 (National) (investment strategy competition)
6. Second Runner Up- CFA Research Challenge (National)
7. Winner- ISCATEK Supply Chain Competition 2023 (National)
8. Runner Up- Capitalizer 2022 (National)
Other than various titles from case competitions, I am also an Assistant Director at the Finance and Accounting Club at my university where I had managed over 10 seminars and events with 50+ attendees.

Work Experience: 6 months part-time work experience with a top Asset Management company in Bangladesh as an investment analyst and 3 months internship as an equity research analyst at a top stock brokerage firm in Bangladesh. I do not have any full time-experience, but I have gained around 9 months worth of relevant experience through my part-time job and internship.
Your feedback would be very useful to me, thank you.
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First of all, your GMAT score is very impressive and well above the average of the previous admitted class, which was 730. Your quant score is especially strong, which is important for the MFin program. However, you should also make sure that your verbal and writing skills are up to par, as the program requires a lot of communication and collaboration.

Secondly, your academic background is also very relevant and solid. You have a high GPA from a top university in Bangladesh, and you have taken many courses related to finance, math, statistics, and programming. These will help you demonstrate your quantitative aptitude and your preparation for the MFin curriculum. You should also highlight any research projects or papers that you have done or published in these fields.

Thirdly, your extra-curricular activities are very impressive and show your leadership potential and your passion for finance. You have participated and won many case competitions at both national and international levels, which showcase your analytical skills and your ability to solve real-world problems. You have also been involved in organizing events and seminars as an assistant director of the Finance and Accounting Club at your university, which demonstrate your initiative and teamwork skills.

Lastly, your work experience is relevant but limited. You have gained some exposure to the finance industry through your part-time job as an investment analyst and your internship as an equity research analyst. These will help you show your interest and knowledge of finance, as well as your practical skills. However, you do not have any full-time work experience, which may put you at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who have more work experience. The average work experience of the previous admitted class was 1.5 years1, and the program prefers candidates who have at least one year of full-time work experience in finance or related fields.

Therefore, my suggestion is that you try to gain more full-time work experience in finance before applying to the MFin program. This will help you strengthen your profile and show your maturity and readiness for the program. You should also seek opportunities to take on more responsibilities and leadership roles at work, as well as to network with professionals and alumni in the finance industry.­
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