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HqLife · Answer

Your profile evaluation raises more questions to be asked.

Evaluating for a top 20 program has to be a joke. Are we asking to evaluate for MIT/LBS (top tier) or like Vanderbilt (top 20)? For the sake of this post, I will go over both as an example.

Big Ten - Brand name will definitely come in handy, but which college are we talking about? Is it a non-target such as Nebraska or target Northwestern?

GPA 3.3 - I Understand you played sports and probably had a lot more things to do, but what is the reason for your low GPA? Are they trending upwards? Did you do good in pre-reqs and bad in the major or vice-versa? You need to explain your circumstances. MIT had an average 3.76 UG GPA. Vanderbilt at 3.7.

D1 Sports - Congrats! This is definitely a good thing on your application. But DO NOT solely rely on sports to get you in (in some cases it may not even be a big deal). What were your achievements as a player? which sport? Once again, EXPLAIN.

Your GMAT target score is low for a top 10 program. Average at most for 11-20. If you have a low GPA, your GMAT needs to be significantly higher. MIT as an example (top tier) had 700-770 GMAT range. Vanderbilt at 693 average.

MIT has an average work experience of 14 months. Unfortunately, Vanderbilt didn't post theirs.

Do you have AMAZING recommenders ready?
Are you good with your essays?

Solely going off of what you have posted and comparing it top the best vs. Top 20 program, we can see you still lack a bit. I am not saying there is NOT a single chance, but your profile needs some work.

You have low GPA for top tier and top 20.
You do not meet the average GMAT for top tier, and are at the average for top 20. If your GPA is not strong, your GMAT will carry the weight (at least 740+).
Try to get some work experience if you can, and possibly not jump directly into MSc.
Work on alternative things such as possibly the CFA, help your GPA by working on an alternative transcript with Quant courses at a local institution. 
Other than D1 Sports, your profile is at most average. Do not solely rely on the sports, as you will simply be wasting time.

2pumpchump · Answer

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billionaire · Answer

Hello 2pumpchump Big Ten ??

You mean top 10. Anyways, Wisconsin or Illinois is not in top 10...except for Booth, but I am sure we are not talking about that school.

Rotman, Imperial, Warwick, Stockholm are all good schools.

There is no "let's say I can score towards 710-720"...that is a wish, at this point. "I should score 680-700 based on practice exams" is more accurate at the moment, still not guaranteed. Rotman average GMAT score of admitted students is "only" 660 for MS in Finance program.

Good for you. Imperial wants 650 or higher

Warwick does not require GMAT/GRE but they say that a well-balanced score (700+) may strengthen your application. Stockholm Business School wants GMAT (total score) of 600 or more

All in all, I would say those scores are most probably reachable for you, so you a have fair chance at all of schools on your list. Good Luck

2pumpchump · Answer

billionaire I know, wishful thinking.. Thanks!

HqLife · Answer

I think he did mean Big Team. It is a sports conference in America.

Also as billionaire beat me to it, you have chances at those programs in Europe.

IF you do get a really high GMAT, consider MFA from LSE for recently grad students. It will completely open your door in Europe.

I know you said ignore LSE, but if you do get high GMAT, worth a shot.

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MSFHQ · Answer

Sorry for the delay.

3.3GPA is fine. Playing sports is great. Big 10 is a good brand to have. 680 and above is a strong GMAT for the MSF.

Vanderbilt - high prob. UT Austin - High Prob. USC - medium. MIT - Low. WUSTL - High Prob.

Bunch of other schools you'll definitely get into.

MiMEssay · Answer

Hey 2pumpchump

Well, top 20 is a pretty wide band to choose from, but first, let's talk a bit on your profile :

Starting with your athletic activities, the fact that been involved in sport at such a level is definitely beneficial when comes to drafting the school's application, but you cannot completely rely on it, schools are not looking for one specific thing, they are in the pursuit of a holistic applicant, one who will be a good fit with their values and has a clear focus on his goals.

I am not sure which universities or countries you are specifically interested in, but if we are talking about the top MFin schools, I would say that your profile is realizable for pretty good schools like Michigan, Vanderbilt, Babson, Schulich with a strong application.
Talking about your GPA, it is a bit on the lower side, though you can mitigate its effects via a strong GMAT score.

Also mentioning a well-written reason for why your GPA was low (you were involved in sports or other things) and highlighting places where you have made an impact would be ideal and keep your profile competitive.

I would suggest you work on your GMAT a bit harder and try to score at least 710+ scores in the same so that you can overcome your no work and low GPA account on your profile.

Apart from this an overall strong application, essays, LOR, are by far the best way to showcase your profile and make an impact on the selection panel.

Talking about the schools, as with your Current profile schools such as Imperial, EMLyon, University of St Gallen, Warwick can be targeted.

I would suggest you take the free profile evaluation once you get your GMAT score, to get a better idea of your updated profile :

Here is the link https://mim-essay.com/profile-evaluation?gcf

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