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Hi Guys, This is a Master thread for all profile evaluation requests for MS Finance applications. We do not want random profile evaluation threads everywhere on the forum. This will help people get some consolidated advice from consultants and help others learn as well.

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Originally posted by user84525084572 on 03 Mar 2026, 03:00.
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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a realistic profile evaluation for the following master’s programs:

HEC Paris – M.Sc. International Finance
LSE – M.Sc. Finance
LBS – M.Sc. Financial Analysis
Bocconi University – M.Sc. Finance
University of St. Gallen – M.A. Banking & Finance

Education

B.Sc. in International Management (Finance major) from a non-target university, GPA: 3.7/4.0 (Top 5%, merit-based scholarship)
Exchange semester at a semi-target university
High school exchange year in the US

GMAT

GMAT FE: 605 (Q79 / V82 / DI 79)

Work Experience

3-month internship at a Tier 1 Investment Bank
3-month internship at MBB
3-month internship in TAS at Big 4
3-month internship in Audit at Big 4

Leadership & Extracurriculars

2 years as President of the Finance Association at my university
2 years as a tutor in Finance & Microeconomics
Extensive voluntary community work during high school

I consider my academic, professional, and extracurricular profile to be very strong. I will also receive strong letters of recommendation from finance/quantitative professors. However, I’m unsure whether this outweighs my relatively average GMAT score.

I’m planning to apply in Round 3/Round 4 at the end of March/beginning of April.

Any advice or insights would be highly appreciated!

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A Q79 in GMAT FE might be a slight concern if you're targeting Finance-focused programs, as quant rigor is closely scrutinized. You may want to consider a retake to strengthen that aspect of your profile.
That said, internships at investment banks and MBB are definitely strong positives. Ultimately, much will depend on the specific projects you worked on and how clearly you can connect those experiences to your long-term career goals.
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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a realistic profile evaluation for the following master’s programs:

HEC Paris – M.Sc. International Finance
LSE – M.Sc. Finance
LBS – M.Sc. Financial Analysis
Bocconi University – M.Sc. Finance
University of St. Gallen – M.A. Banking & Finance

Education

B.Sc. in International Management (Finance major) from a non-target university, GPA: 3.7/4.0 (Top 5%, merit-based scholarship)
Exchange semester at a semi-target university
High school exchange year in the US

GMAT

GMAT FE: 605 (Q79 / V82 / DI 79)

Work Experience

3-month internship at a Tier 1 Investment Bank
3-month internship at MBB
3-month internship in TAS at Big 4
3-month internship in Audit at Big 4

Leadership & Extracurriculars

2 years as President of the Finance Association at my university
2 years as a tutor in Finance & Microeconomics
Extensive voluntary community work during high school

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Thanks for the reply!

How would you evaluate my chances if I don’t retake the GMAT?
Do the programs place different weight on the GMAT? In the end, it’s just one aspect of the application, right?

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Agreed — while it’s not the only factor, a 645+ score would definitely put you in a more comfortable position. Also, since you’re targeting R4, competition for the remaining seats can be tighter.
You may also want to consider applying to schools like ESCP, ESADE, and ESSEC to diversify your options.
All the best!

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What would the exact chances be with a 605?
Do some of the universities have strict cut-off scores that are above 605?
Is there any information about the range of scores?
As most of these schools only show the median score (which is around 645-655) this means that 50% have a GMAT score lower than that

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Hi user84525084572,

Taking a moment to answer your question.

Exact chances can never be determined. But, this is not about surpassing a cut off score; in fact, most of these schools do not even have one. Ideally, for your best chances, you should aim for a score as close to the median as possible; with a 605, in a later round, things will not be straightforward.

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It is difficult to determine the exact chances. Please feel free to reach out if you need any further information.

Thanks!

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Hello everyone,
I’m currently an undergraduate student in Mathematical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, and I’m planning to apply to top Master in Finance / Quantitative Finance programs in Europe. I would really appreciate some feedback on my chances and how to best position my profile.
Profile:

Undergrad: BSc in Mathematical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
GPA: ~25.2/30 (Roughly 3.4/4.0 GPA) (Expecting improvement over the next semesters)
Expected Graduation: September 2027
IELTS: 7.5/9.0 English, Italian(native) and good in Spanish
GRE: 336/340 (170 Quant and 166 Verbal) Should I take the GMAT instead????
Coding: Python(national competition level), C/C++, MATLAB, Flutter, Swift, SQL, JavaScript, HTML
Relevant Experience:
- Internship at Bank of Italy (credit analysis & rating methodologies, got a reference letter from the director)
- Incoming Summer Internship at Accenture D&T Team (could get a reference letter)
- Personal experience managing a diversified investment portfolio over the past 2 years
- A+ LSE Summer School Principles of Accounting (got a reference letter from the professor there)
- CEO of a real estate company for the past two years, generated $3M+ to date. Currently evaluating a leveraged buy-out strategy for my next acquisition using the non-liquid resources. (reference from a partner)
- Co-Founder and CTO of an independent start-up, developed the full mobile app all by myself, currently in a first-round investment, projected to go $1M+, but who knows
- (IDK if this is relevant, but I've been competing in high school in math, CS, physics, chemistry, and placed 10% nationally for 2 years straight, Google Code Jam qualifier, and a Turing machine competition in Italy, top 15 nationally.)

Career Goals:
My goal is to break into Investment Banking, Asset Management, or Quantitative Finance roles, ideally in Europe (London/Milan/Zurich), but I’m also open to opportunities in the US.
Target Programs:

London Business School
London School of Economics
HEC Paris
ESSEC
ESCP
Bocconi University
University of Oxford
Imperial College London
(Also considering MSc in Quantitative Finance programs)

Questions:

How competitive is my profile for these programs?
Should I aim more for MFin vs Quant Finance given my background?
How much can I offset my GPA with internships + GRE?
Any recommendations on how to strengthen my profile?
Who should write my letter of recommendation?
Should I public academic research paper(i have two)

Thanks a lot in advance!

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Hello everyone!
This is my current profile: LBS MFA, HEC MIF, Oxford MFE (2028 intake)
Background
Spanish, male, 25. Targeting top European MiF for 2028 intake. Long-term goal: PE / M&A in Europe.
Undergrad
BSc Computer Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 2020-2026.

GPA: 6.0/10 (roughly 2.4/4.0). Took 6 years for a 4-year degree, several courses required multiple attempts.
Bachelor's thesis defense: 9,2/10.
Honest red flag, but performance turned around significantly in master's (see below).

Postgraduate (in progress)
MSc Artificial Intelligence + Business Implementation, UNIR, 2024-2026.

GPA: 9.1/10, two 10/10 courses.

GMAT
Not yet taken. Target 700+ Focus Edition. Exam Q2 2027.
Work experience

Timestamp Consulting (Apr 2025 – present): Cybersecurity & AI consultant. 12 months full-time intern + 1 month permanent contract.
PwC Spain, BSS Cybersecurity and risk consultant Associate (incoming Sept 2026): signed offer.

Selectivity signals:

Selected by IESE Admissions Committee for IESE Talent Track Winter Edition 2026 (invitation-only, 35 attendees).

Planned credentials before application

Wall Street Prep Premium (Q1 2027)
HBS Online CORe , High Honors target (Q2-Q3 2027)
CFA Level 1 (Q3-Q4 2027)

Languages
Spanish (native), English (C1), basque (native), German (B1)
Post-master goals
Short-term: IB analyst at bulge bracket (London) or M&A boutique. Alternative: PE Associate at tech-focused mid-market fund.
Long-term: PE Senior / Principal in European tech-focused PE.
Differential angle
Engineering + AI background applied to cyber due diligence and tech M&A, a niche where engineering depth provides real edge in deal-making (DORA, NIS2 regulated EU markets).
Core questions
Given the undergrad red flag, is a top MiF (LBS / HEC / Oxford) realistically achievable for 2028 intake with the plan above?

Top 2-3 red flags in my profile today?
Realistic admission probability per school with my projected 2027 profile?
Which improvements over the next 18 months move the needle most?
Is the cyber-to-finance pivot narrative credible, or does it raise commitment concerns?
Honest recommendation: 2028 intake, or wait until 2029-2030 with stronger work experience and a more mature profile? Which path maximizes long-term outcomes?

Hard truths welcome.

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Hi, everyone

Looking for advice here:

Indian male, 22,
Education: Bachelors of Arts in Economics (Honours), 6.3/10 CGPA - first division from the University of Delhi (in case high school scores matter, 12th grade: 95%)
Work/internship experience: Data Analyst at S&P Global for 11 months so far, aiming to complete 2 years in June 2027 before the start of the degrees I'm targeting. I've got experience in covering financial transactions and have some leadership experience. Have also been leading a couple of automation projects based on AI.

3 months at a business analyst internship at a Fortune 500 international property management MNC.

23 months heading the largest student news media organization in the country during my undergraduate.

Other: Ranked 3rd from 800 teams across the country in a management consultancy case study competition.

Planning on taking the GMAT Focus edition. Currently getting 725-755 on the official practice tests 1-5.

Goal is to get a pathway into high finance but I feel my current credentials and a lack of work ex are dragging me down so a b school may help. I'm planning on applying this fall.

I'm aiming for the following:
MQM with finance track at Fuqua (Duke University)
MSc Finance (LSE)
Masters in Financial Analysis + MiM (LBS)
MS in Quantitative Finance (NYU Stern)
MSc in International Finance (HEC Paris)

What chances would i have provided I can achieve the GMAT scores I'm getting in my mocks for admits and scholarships? I'm primarily looking at Mfin courses, what other schools can i look at if financial aid is also a factor? I also will be able to secure references from my manager and associate director, does that affect anything?