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HELP ME CHOOSE Updated on: 15 Aug 2023, 07:37
Originally posted by Kurtcobain27 on 10 Aug 2023, 10:08.
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Hey experts, I want to apply to Masters in Finance courses in US/UK. Kindly help me shortlist the schools based on my profile.

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Internship experience - 6 months - Consulting firm based in New Jersey. Worked primarily in their financial services vertical - completed one live project with glowing letters of recommendation.

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1. Big 4 NA banking firm - 21 months - Wealth Management associate.
2. Top Indian Public bank - Wealth Management, Private banking, and Equity Portfolio Associate. Got a couple of fast-track promotions.

GMAT - 720

Target - MFin in LBS, which I think is not feasible for my profile.

Kindly suggest other schools. Thank you for your time.
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Are you looking for a school/program in the US or Europe?
That's a big one :angel:
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Hey bb, thanks for replying. I am open to both US/EU programs. But what I'm looking for is schools where I would have a higher probability of getting an admit, instead of having primarily dream/reach schools.

Any inputs would be appreciated.
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Hey experts, I want to apply to Masters in Finance courses in US/UK. Kindly help me shortlist the schools based on my profile.

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26M, Indian

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1. Undergrad in Computer Science - 3.4 GPA(8 CGPA in Indian scale) - from an Indian government-backed university

Internship experience - 6 months - Consulting firm based in New Jersey. Worked primarily in their financial services vertical - completed one live project with glowing letters of recommendation.

Full-time work experience -
1. Big 4 NA banking firm - 21 months - Wealth Management associate.
2. Top Indian Private bank - Wealth Management, Private banking, and Equity Portfolio Associate. Got a couple of fast-track promotions.

GMAT - 720

Target - MFin in LBS, which I think is not feasible for my profile.

Kindly suggest other schools. Thank you for your time.
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Why do you think it's not feasible?

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Hey experts, I want to apply to Masters in Finance courses in US/UK. Kindly help me shortlist the schools based on my profile.

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26M, Indian

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1. Undergrad in Computer Science - 3.4 GPA(8 CGPA in Indian scale) - from an Indian government-backed university

Internship experience - 6 months - Consulting firm based in New Jersey. Worked primarily in their financial services vertical - completed one live project with glowing letters of recommendation.

Full-time work experience -
1. Big 4 NA banking firm - 21 months - Wealth Management associate.
2. Top Indian Private bank - Wealth Management, Private banking, and Equity Portfolio Associate. Got a couple of fast-track promotions.

GMAT - 720

Target - MFin in LBS, which I think is not feasible for my profile.

Kindly suggest other schools. Thank you for your time.
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Kurtcobain27

The cliche of the competitive Indian male demographic has been overdone I guess ! :D
I on the contrary believe you would be a great fit for MFin in LBS. You have several things going positively for you like your govt funded undergrad college pedigree, decent GPA, switch to finance from engineering and most importantly, solid internship experience and professional stints across the financial services sector. In a vast pool of applicants from your demographic, you would rank high in terms of industry exposure and therefore employability which is often the main criteria for taking in applicants for a Finance focused master's course.
If you are worried about your GMAT, evaluate whether you are close to or above the 75th percentile on quant. If you are, you should stop thinking apprehensively about the odds and prepare to put forth a strong MFin application.

You should also consider other schools such as LSE or Imperial (in case UK is the focus).

To give you more confidence hope the following tips can help

Academic focus: Aim for a high GMAT score. Highlight any other academic accolades, scholarships, or recognitions you have received.

Proof of enthusiasm and motivation for the subject: Provide context regarding your passion for finance, starting from an early stage, and supplement your interest with examples of relevant courses, internships, or projects you have undertaken. Delve deep into your motivations and future goals.

Understanding, experience, and appreciation of the subject through real-life applications and projects: Utilize insights from your internships, jobs, or other finance-related projects. Discuss specific projects or finance-related topics that have been pivotal in motivating you to further explore the subject.

Super curricular activities: Share details about supplementary books, articles, research papers, or newspapers you have read. Highlight any relevant podcasts you listen to and explain how these activities support and complement your interest in the subject.

I strongly advise you to cover these points thoroughly in your SOPs, essays or interviews.

Additionally, having a variety of extracurricular activities and language skills is advantageous. Discuss how these experiences and skills can contribute to your future as a business leader.

Here are a few other points to keep in mind:

1.Demonstrate originality and a thoughtful approach in your application.
2.Show active engagement with the target school and potential recruiters to learn about the post-MFin prospects, showcasing your conscientiousness. To quote an instance, my applicants who recently successfully converted their offers from LSE had actively reached out to professors and engaged in discussions to gain meaningful insights about the program and courses. This surely would have earned them some brownie points. Demonstrating enthusiasm to truly understand the academic environment at B Schools can greatly contribute to your success.

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Hey bb, thanks for replying. I am open to both US/EU programs. But what I'm looking for is schools where I would have a higher probability of getting an admit, instead of having primarily dream/reach schools.

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Sure, I can see the allure of getting an admit. What if you get admitted to dinky school that costs a lot and gives you no job afterwards? Probably no bueno type of thing.

I would look 1 step ahead of "easier to get in" and look at job opportunities (unless you have that handled and in that case, you should focus on admissions).

The good part is that admissions tend to be connected with job search and people who are likely to be unemployed are usually kept from good schools... anyway, I am hearing that many folks in Europe tend to come back home to their home countries due to language barrier. That's less likely to happen in the US but still job search is tricky. Also the Masters programs appear to be very expensive these days compared to the value they provide (a visa/work permit basically)...

As to LBS or other MFin, I think as long as you can get a job in Europe/London, sure. Why not but I would look at the job options afterwards and compare salaries and feedback from some of the current students/graduates.
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Kurtcobain27:

Take a look at this list for US-based programs:

https://collegedunia.com/usa/article/ma ... nce-in-usa

I like USC, BU, Georgetown as options for you. MIT would be tough. UC Berkeley is probably somewhere in the middle.

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Hey experts, I want to apply to Masters in Finance courses in US/UK. Kindly help me shortlist the schools based on my profile.

Background -

26M, Indian

Background -
1. Undergrad in Computer Science - 3.4 GPA(8 CGPA in Indian scale) - from an Indian government-backed university

Internship experience - 6 months - Consulting firm based in New Jersey. Worked primarily in their financial services vertical - completed one live project with glowing letters of recommendation.

Full-time work experience -
1. Big 4 NA banking firm - 21 months - Wealth Management associate.
2. Top Indian Public bank - Wealth Management, Private banking, and Equity Portfolio Associate. Got a couple of fast-track promotions.

GMAT - 720

Target - MFin in LBS, which I think is not feasible for my profile.

Kindly suggest other schools. Thank you for your time.
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LBS indeed has one of the top MiF programs, but if you think it is not feasible for you, maybe consider other programs such as HEC, IE, ESADE.

You can find here some info on top MiF programs: https://aringo.com/masters-in-finance-mif/

Feel free to reach out if you need any help with your application!