Johan328029 wrote:
Hi!
I just got back from my GMAT, and having put of looking into which masters to apply for in anticipation of my GMAT-result i now find myself quite lost.
Basically im wondering which competetive Msc's i have a realistic chance of getting into based on the following? Im interested in both MiM's and Msc in finance, but looking to get into a as reputable/highly regarded as possible.
Profile:
Of scandinavian origin.
B.A in business from ~Top three schools in my country. Not by any means regarded as an elite school internationally, but well regarded in general i think.
~3.7 GPA, majoring in Corporate Finance
Exchange studies at Bocconi university with results consistent with the rest of my GPA.
Gmat: 710. (46v/44q), worried about my weak quant score, how big of a problem might this be?
Merits outside of my studies:
Worked part time throughout all of my studies:
Customer service at a bank
Controlling at an international telecom giant.
Three full time internships:
Investment banking, Leveraged Finance (Non-BB, but well known and fairly large nordic actor)
Corporate Finance in one of the largest tech/telecom companies i the nordics
Corporate Strategy Internship focusing on transformation in regards to automation/AI, at the same company as above
Sat in the board of directors of one of my countries largest unions (Which specialises in serving professionals in the business/economic fields)
Any input/help is much appreciated! Is my profile strong enough to get me into any of the European elite schools, and if so, which would you suggest? Or should i retake the GMAT?
Thanks!
Hi
Johan328029 Of course your profile and your GMAT score are good enough even for best business schools.
I did some extensive research for you.
Average GMAT scores for UK Business Schools London Business School 698
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School 686
University of Cambridge (Judge) 680
Cranfield University 664
Warwick 658
Imperial College Business School 638
City University: Cass 635
Manchester Business School 630
University of Bath 610
Lancaster University Management School 601
Average GMAT scores for Europe Business Schools INSEAD 703
HEC – Paris 682
IMD 672
IE Business School 672
Mannheim Business School 671
IESE Business School – Navarra 669
SDA Bocconi 665
ESADE 660
University of St. Gallen 656
European School of Mgmt (ESMT) 645
The Lisbon MBA 645
Erasmus University (RSM) 643
European Business School Wiesbaden, Germany 630
TiasNimbas Business School 620
University College Dublin (Smurfit) 619
Vlerick Business School 600
Copenhagen Business School 550
As you can see, regarding GMAT score you are good to apply.
Keep in mind that figures here presented are for MBA program, so for MiM and MSc in Finance it is going to be even less competitive, more good news for you.
Now, I would suggest you to apply to this ones :
Dream :
London Business School
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
University of Cambridge (Judge)
INSEAD
HEC – Paris
IMD
Fit/Reach :
Imperial College Business School
City University: Cass
IE Business School
Mannheim Business School
SDA Bocconi
Safe:
Manchester Business School
Erasmus University (RSM)
European Business School Wiesbaden, Germany
University College Dublin (Smurfit)
Sure, you may have your own preferences, regarding schools, geography, climate, culture etc. but you get the picture.
Of course you can retake GMAT if you still feel that you need to (although clearly you don't have to) and money/time is not an issue.
Good luck with your application and keep us posted with your choice of application list !