SSE (Stockholm School of Economics) 2017 Intake : Masters Programs (MSc, MiM, MiF, Accounting)

MY94_ · 2016-10-17T08:02:54-07:00

Hi everyone, It's probably a bit early, but I was just wondering if there any other people here applying for the MSc intake of 2017 at SSE. I myself will apply for MSc Econ at the regular deadline (Jan 15th if I am not mistaken). My profile: - BSc Econ from Maastricht university, GPA 7/10 - Exchange semester in Rome, GPA 28/30 - Summer-internship at ING Business Banking/Mid Corporates - 6Mo internship at EY Assurance Services - Currently an analyst for a mid-tier bank in NY, Corporate and Structured Finance - 6Mo period within the same bank's Germany branch after I finish in NY - Taking GMAT in late November, aim to score >650 and hope my profile makes up for relatively low GMAT score

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Just got the offer for MSc Finance!

See you in fall!

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Hello guys, just received an email from SSE about my application to the Msc Business&Management.

They say "We would like to inform you that your application has not yet been selected for admissions at this point in time. We will assess it again during the second round of admissions in January 2017. Please expect a final decision from us in the middle of March 2017"

Can you please give me an honest review about my profile?

Bsc in Economics & Business at Cà Foscari University of Venice
GPA: 24.036/30
GRE taken twice: 1st Q:153 V:149 AW:3; 2nd Q:156 V:145 AW:3,5
Experiences in sales, business venture, events organisation and blog editing.
Application project at: marcobattaglia.me

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Hello guys, just received an email from SSE about my application to the Msc Business&Management.

They say "We would like to inform you that your application has not yet been selected for admissions at this point in time. We will assess it again during the second round of admissions in January 2017. Please expect a final decision from us in the middle of March 2017"

Can you please give me an honest review about my profile?

Bsc in Economics & Business at Cà Foscari University of Venice
GPA: 24.036/30
GRE taken twice: 1st Q:153 V:149 AW:3; 2nd Q:156 V:145 AW:3,5
Experiences in sales, business venture, events organisation and blog editing.
Application project at: marcobattaglia.me

Thanks!

I think it's because of your GPA and your GRE. It doesn't mean that you won't be admitted eventually. They just need to compare you with other applicants.

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Updated on: 20 Dec 2016, 13:39

Originally posted by Fritchon on 20 Dec 2016, 10:53.
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marcobalty

Hello guys, just received an email from SSE about my application to the Msc Business&Management.

They say "We would like to inform you that your application has not yet been selected for admissions at this point in time. We will assess it again during the second round of admissions in January 2017. Please expect a final decision from us in the middle of March 2017"

Can you please give me an honest review about my profile?

Bsc in Economics & Business at Cà Foscari University of Venice
GPA: 24.036/30
GRE taken twice: 1st Q:153 V:149 AW:3; 2nd Q:156 V:145 AW:3,5
Experiences in sales, business venture, events organisation and blog editing.
Application project at: marcobattaglia.me

Thanks!

Your GPA is fair, but not excellent. Your GRE is below last year's average. Based on these two points, I understand why they didn't accept you in the first round. You still have the chance in the second round.
I also read your motivation letter. It seems that you don't give an adequate explanation of your motivation and reasons. Instead, you write too much about your merits, which can be shown in your CV.

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I received an offer for SSE MSc Finance. I received an email intimating acceptance to MSc Finance program. But, the status of application in online application system is unchanged and is yet displaying"Submitted". Has any of the admitted candidates checked their online application account and status of their applications in it? Kindly provide information about current status of your application as displayed in online application system.

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Hello. I got rejected from the Bus and Manag program. I am wondering if I should re take the GRE and try to get a higher score, maybe that will make the difference.

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I wanted to ask: did any of you who were admitted attach recommendation letters to your applications?

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20 Dec 2016, 13:36

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I wanted to ask: did any of you who were admitted attach recommendation letters to your applications?

I didn't submit reference as it's not necessary for SSE.

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I received an offer for SSE MSc Finance. I received an email intimating acceptance to MSc Finance program. But, the status of application in online application system is unchanged and is yet displaying"Submitted". Has any of the admitted candidates checked their online application account and status of their applications in it? Kindly provide information about current status of your application as displayed in online application system.

Mine is still "submitted". Don't worry.

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Hello. I got rejected from the Bus and Manag program. I am wondering if I should re take the GRE and try to get a higher score, maybe that will make the difference.

Not accepted in the first round doesn't mean you are rejected. You still have a chance in the second round.
Your GRE is only a bit lower than last year's average, so I think it's okay. But if you don't have high GPA and outstanding internship/extracurricular experiences, I would recommend you to retake it.
The deadline is less than one month away. You probably need to work very hard to make a breakthrough in your GRE. At the same time, apply for other schools as Plan B.
Good luck to you!

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Just received an email from SSE around an hour ago. Offered a place in the Business and Management program! Utterly thrilled :D

CONGRATS!

What is your profile?

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Thank you violn!

I'm a humanities major with a 3.74 GPA
GRE Q167 AWA 4.5, TOEFL 117
Studied abroad at Sciences Po
Reference from a professor of management

I think I have great extracurriculars but I'm not sure if they play a big role
I've also had a handful of internships, mostly in the media industry, since I was planning to become a journalist

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I wanted to ask: did any of you who were admitted attach recommendation letters to your applications?

I did!

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21 Dec 2016, 03:54

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marcobalty

Hello guys, just received an email from SSE about my application to the Msc Business&Management.

They say "We would like to inform you that your application has not yet been selected for admissions at this point in time. We will assess it again during the second round of admissions in January 2017. Please expect a final decision from us in the middle of March 2017"

Can you please give me an honest review about my profile?

Bsc in Economics & Business at Cà Foscari University of Venice
GPA: 24.036/30
GRE taken twice: 1st Q:153 V:149 AW:3; 2nd Q:156 V:145 AW:3,5
Experiences in sales, business venture, events organisation and blog editing.
Application project at: marcobattaglia.me

Thanks!

Your GPA is fair, but not excellent. Your GRE is below last year's average. Based on these two points, I understand why they didn't accept you in the first round. You still have the chance in the second round.
I also read your motivation letter. It seems that you don't give an adequate explanation of your motivation and reasons. Instead, you write too much about your merits, which can be shown in your CV.

Thank you Fritchon for having dedicated some of your time to read my letter! Since I already submitted the application, I'm afraid I won't be able to edit the letter now, at least in their portal. But thank you anyway, I really hope I will still have the chance to meet you in the class

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I wanted to ask: did any of you who were admitted attach recommendation letters to your applications?

I did, one academic and one professional.

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I got an offer for MSc Finance two days ago!

good luck to the rest of you guys

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Does anyone know what the CEMS assessment centre is like?

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Hi everyone,

I plan to apply to MSc in Finance at SSE next year. I have still not finished my university degree, and I have not not started preparing the GMAT.

[*]I am in my last year at university, studying International Business Economicst at University Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona). My GPA is not high, I expect it to be around 7.2/10.
[*]Let's assume I can reach a GMAT score of 680.
[*]Last year, I spent 6 months in London, taking an exchange program.
[*]My work experience is limited to some small companies, not specifically related to finance. I also have been working in a students' organization.

With this information, and based on your experience, do you think I have any hances to be accepted at SSE?

Thank you!

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