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08 Jun 2015, 13:38
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Hi MSFHQ,
Not sure if you remember me but I had posted here quite some time back. My profile has undergone a little changes however I am putting the whole-thing in a nutshell below. Also I am looking out for UK schools in particular. I am likely to take a sabbatical to pursue this course.
I am an Engineering graduate from one of the top 20 colleges of India majoring in production engineering.( NITs which come below the prestigious IITs). Currently I work with an American bulge bracket bank in their fixed income division as an analyst.
I have a GMAT of 710 but a GPA of only 6.95 / 10.
My poor GPA is a result of my poor performance during my first year of college due to my extreme health conditions. ( I had 6-7 F grades in my first year). I wasn't able to attend majority of classes apart from being able to deliver good performance due to my extremely poor mindset all because of my health condition as stated above. My college uses our first year performance to put across our final GPA in its heuristics hence the poor Final GPA.( Maths had only C and D grades).
My class topper had a GPA of 8.5 hence my class standing will be around 17/45.
I know that I am in a bad position to apply to LSE since they state a minimum of 8.5 for Indian students( which of course in my case only the topper was awarded).
Now this is my only demerit as far as academics are concerned.
The Merits are :
1. My professors ( a current IIM ( top B school India) Asst Professor & my faculty advisor who is a NUS post grad can vehemently state my cause and condition in my LORs apart from giving a stellar recommendation,also I can get an additional statement from my then dean, plus I can give in a medical certificate as well)
2. My GATE( postgraduate exam for Indian Engineering students conducted by IITs) score is 99.7 %
2. I have taken Extension courses from UC Berkeley in maths and finance ( total 4) straight A's.
3. Have a good score in GRE Subject Maths( different from the General GRE)
4. 2 Thesis on Mathematical modelling of financial models using Linear Programming and Advanced Genetic Algorithm respectively that is to be immediately published in an international journal. I am further planning to present this in a conference.
5. I am a CFA level 3 candidate and a FRM charter holder
6. Good Extracurricular s ( Campus ambassador, Fundraiser, Campaigner, appreciation certificates etc).
I had sent a letter stating all this to the LSE admission department for finance and this was their response:
"Dear ------
Thank you for your email. While we look not only at the grades on your transcript, but also your personal statement, references, work experience, and any additional test score, if your grades are lower than our general minimum requirement, you are subsequently less likely to be made an offer of a place on the programme. If there are any extenuating circumstances to your grades, please make sure your referee(s) mention them in their references.
We are still accepting applications for two of our programmes for 2015 entry: MSc Risk and Finance (https://www.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/tau ... nance.aspx) and MSc Finance and Economics (https://www.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/tau ... omics.aspx). You are advised to apply as soon as possible as the last few places will be filled this month.
Kind regards
Jasper
Jasper Heeks | Admissions Assistant
Department of Finance | London School of Economics and Political Science
OLD 2.04 | Old Building | Houghton St | London | WC2A 2AE | t: 020 7955 5048
Could you help me out in evaluating my chances at LSE..? I am really interested in it. Also I am not keen on placements.
Jayaram
Not sure if you remember me but I had posted here quite some time back. My profile has undergone a little changes however I am putting the whole-thing in a nutshell below. Also I am looking out for UK schools in particular. I am likely to take a sabbatical to pursue this course.
I am an Engineering graduate from one of the top 20 colleges of India majoring in production engineering.( NITs which come below the prestigious IITs). Currently I work with an American bulge bracket bank in their fixed income division as an analyst.
I have a GMAT of 710 but a GPA of only 6.95 / 10.
My poor GPA is a result of my poor performance during my first year of college due to my extreme health conditions. ( I had 6-7 F grades in my first year). I wasn't able to attend majority of classes apart from being able to deliver good performance due to my extremely poor mindset all because of my health condition as stated above. My college uses our first year performance to put across our final GPA in its heuristics hence the poor Final GPA.( Maths had only C and D grades).
My class topper had a GPA of 8.5 hence my class standing will be around 17/45.
I know that I am in a bad position to apply to LSE since they state a minimum of 8.5 for Indian students( which of course in my case only the topper was awarded).
Now this is my only demerit as far as academics are concerned.
The Merits are :
1. My professors ( a current IIM ( top B school India) Asst Professor & my faculty advisor who is a NUS post grad can vehemently state my cause and condition in my LORs apart from giving a stellar recommendation,also I can get an additional statement from my then dean, plus I can give in a medical certificate as well)
2. My GATE( postgraduate exam for Indian Engineering students conducted by IITs) score is 99.7 %
2. I have taken Extension courses from UC Berkeley in maths and finance ( total 4) straight A's.
3. Have a good score in GRE Subject Maths( different from the General GRE)
4. 2 Thesis on Mathematical modelling of financial models using Linear Programming and Advanced Genetic Algorithm respectively that is to be immediately published in an international journal. I am further planning to present this in a conference.
5. I am a CFA level 3 candidate and a FRM charter holder
6. Good Extracurricular s ( Campus ambassador, Fundraiser, Campaigner, appreciation certificates etc).
I had sent a letter stating all this to the LSE admission department for finance and this was their response:
"Dear ------
Thank you for your email. While we look not only at the grades on your transcript, but also your personal statement, references, work experience, and any additional test score, if your grades are lower than our general minimum requirement, you are subsequently less likely to be made an offer of a place on the programme. If there are any extenuating circumstances to your grades, please make sure your referee(s) mention them in their references.
We are still accepting applications for two of our programmes for 2015 entry: MSc Risk and Finance (https://www.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/tau ... nance.aspx) and MSc Finance and Economics (https://www.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/tau ... omics.aspx). You are advised to apply as soon as possible as the last few places will be filled this month.
Kind regards
Jasper
Jasper Heeks | Admissions Assistant
Department of Finance | London School of Economics and Political Science
OLD 2.04 | Old Building | Houghton St | London | WC2A 2AE | t: 020 7955 5048
Could you help me out in evaluating my chances at LSE..? I am really interested in it. Also I am not keen on placements.
Jayaram
01 Aug 2015, 15:13
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I am not MSFHW but I will give you my two cents.
You are in a precarious position. While everything in your profile looks stellar, you grades are really not up to the mark. LSE is a very academic institution therefore your grades are very important to them. Given that, I also note that most of your poor grades come from your year 1 and due to a health condition. If you can get that into your recommendations, it will help you in a long way.
However, of the two courses still available, keep MSc Risk and Finance as your first preference. MSc Finance and Economics is their most difficult course in terms of acads therefore it may be difficult for you to get into.
You are in a precarious position. While everything in your profile looks stellar, you grades are really not up to the mark. LSE is a very academic institution therefore your grades are very important to them. Given that, I also note that most of your poor grades come from your year 1 and due to a health condition. If you can get that into your recommendations, it will help you in a long way.
However, of the two courses still available, keep MSc Risk and Finance as your first preference. MSc Finance and Economics is their most difficult course in terms of acads therefore it may be difficult for you to get into.
15 Aug 2015, 06:17
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jayaramgokul
I mean personally, I like your profile. You have your FRM and CFA L2 complete. You scored well on your GMAT. You took extension classes and scored an A and you have professors willing to go to bat for you. I'd apply to the programs they mentioned and roll the dice. And if LSE still can't see past one part of your application then you really don't want to go there anyway. Look at Imperial and LBS as well. LBS just started a new masters which might be a good fit. MS in Analytical Finance. Look at their MiM as well. The brand will be the most important aspect of your profile.
