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22 Feb 2023, 04:50
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I applied to four Finance Masters, and already been rejected by LBS MFA, HEC MIF, MIT Mfin. I need advice from admissions experts.
My ultimate goal applying to these programs is to benefit from a world-renown university to get a top starting-career position. I don't really care about the program, but more on school's renown and location. For your information, I can easily handle any course content, this is not an issue. So, I applied to four of the top business schools for their pre-experience Msc Finance, and got rejected without interview. I did not expect those programs to be as much competitive, and got rejected for three of them. My last admission result is coming shortly, and I can't rely on it as HEC and LBS rejected me with the same Resume and motivations. I'm in a situation where I have two choices:
1/ Applying in last rounds to good universities, but the programs are less competitive which is frustrating because I worked so hard for my stats. As an example, St Gallen Master of Banking and Finance, ESCP, Essec. I know these are good schools, but I already have a Master in Management from a Top20 Masters Ranking.
2 / Maybe you noticed, but I applied only to four programs. Which was of course a mistake. I'm convinced I can get a top university with my stats and profile, and did not even apply for half of them ! So I give up my admissions this year to apply next year for Cambridge Mphil in Finance, Princeton Master of Finance, Harvard Master of PA, Yale Master of Asset Management, in addition of all previous schools. However, I will struggle to get recommendations. LORs are clearly my weakness, all of these programs are requiring 2-3 letters, and I already spammed my professors this year.
My stats:
- Really strong internships in Banking and Finance
- Really good extra-curricular activities (I founded an investment club, raised good money for charity)
- CFA Level I
- IELTS 7.5
- GMAT 740 (48Q, 44V)
Applicant pool: France
Possibly my weaknesses:
- LORs: my main issue is to get them.
- I already have a Master in management ? (But I have 22years old, I'm graduating this year).
To summarize, I need to take a decision quickly, to continue applying for schools this year or to re-attempt next year. I may not have all the knowledge about programs. Do you know top-universities one-year Masters programs for which I can still apply ? Something related to Finance, Economics, Maths, or related to this field. As an example, I just discovered the Harvard Master of PA and we are past the deadline. Do you know any tricks with recommendation letters, I will need 25+ of them if choosing to re-apply next year.
My ultimate goal applying to these programs is to benefit from a world-renown university to get a top starting-career position. I don't really care about the program, but more on school's renown and location. For your information, I can easily handle any course content, this is not an issue. So, I applied to four of the top business schools for their pre-experience Msc Finance, and got rejected without interview. I did not expect those programs to be as much competitive, and got rejected for three of them. My last admission result is coming shortly, and I can't rely on it as HEC and LBS rejected me with the same Resume and motivations. I'm in a situation where I have two choices:
1/ Applying in last rounds to good universities, but the programs are less competitive which is frustrating because I worked so hard for my stats. As an example, St Gallen Master of Banking and Finance, ESCP, Essec. I know these are good schools, but I already have a Master in Management from a Top20 Masters Ranking.
2 / Maybe you noticed, but I applied only to four programs. Which was of course a mistake. I'm convinced I can get a top university with my stats and profile, and did not even apply for half of them ! So I give up my admissions this year to apply next year for Cambridge Mphil in Finance, Princeton Master of Finance, Harvard Master of PA, Yale Master of Asset Management, in addition of all previous schools. However, I will struggle to get recommendations. LORs are clearly my weakness, all of these programs are requiring 2-3 letters, and I already spammed my professors this year.
My stats:
- Really strong internships in Banking and Finance
- Really good extra-curricular activities (I founded an investment club, raised good money for charity)
- CFA Level I
- IELTS 7.5
- GMAT 740 (48Q, 44V)
Applicant pool: France
Possibly my weaknesses:
- LORs: my main issue is to get them.
- I already have a Master in management ? (But I have 22years old, I'm graduating this year).
To summarize, I need to take a decision quickly, to continue applying for schools this year or to re-attempt next year. I may not have all the knowledge about programs. Do you know top-universities one-year Masters programs for which I can still apply ? Something related to Finance, Economics, Maths, or related to this field. As an example, I just discovered the Harvard Master of PA and we are past the deadline. Do you know any tricks with recommendation letters, I will need 25+ of them if choosing to re-apply next year.
25 Feb 2023, 07:54
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rondel75:
I'm sorry, but why do you need a second masters degree? I'm not sold by your argument that you want to start off your career well. If you already have a top 20 Masters in Management degree, what you really need to do is get a job instead of trying to get another degree. That will arguably propel your early career forward in a more effective way than this attempt to get second graduate degree for reasons that aren't clear to me.
Without seeing your essays, it's also hard to see how you came off in your applications. Messaging can be everything. Feel free to reach out to us to have us do a review, if you think that can be helpful.
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I'm sorry, but why do you need a second masters degree? I'm not sold by your argument that you want to start off your career well. If you already have a top 20 Masters in Management degree, what you really need to do is get a job instead of trying to get another degree. That will arguably propel your early career forward in a more effective way than this attempt to get second graduate degree for reasons that aren't clear to me.
Without seeing your essays, it's also hard to see how you came off in your applications. Messaging can be everything. Feel free to reach out to us to have us do a review, if you think that can be helpful.
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Well, the rejections could be due to any number of reasons tbh. For one, I must agree with the previous poster - why exactly do you feel you need a second degree? if it's about your career, you should probably focus on progression by getting a good job now. Especially since you confidently state that you already have a degree from a top-tier institution. What exactly would another one change?
But your personal motivations aside, and if everything you said about the strength of your application regarding "standardized measurements" (e.g. GMAT, GPA, internships) of your application is true, you seem to have a weak application in other areas. I can only really speak for HEC, but maybe your LoRs and/or essays are weak? I again have to agree with Admissionado on the topic of messaging. If, like in this post, you come across as taking your admission to the program for granted while also never providing a better reason than "I want your brand on my CV" for wanting to partake in the program, why would they want you in their cohort?
On the topic of LoRs: you don't need 25+ of them, that would obviously be unrealistic. You can - and it is normal to - reuse them. So you can apply to 10 different programs with the same 3 LoRs so long as you keep in mind what each program is looking for and come to the conclusion that the attributes attested to you in each LoR align with what the programs are looking for. If, for instance, you apply to 10 finance programs, that's pretty likely.
But your personal motivations aside, and if everything you said about the strength of your application regarding "standardized measurements" (e.g. GMAT, GPA, internships) of your application is true, you seem to have a weak application in other areas. I can only really speak for HEC, but maybe your LoRs and/or essays are weak? I again have to agree with Admissionado on the topic of messaging. If, like in this post, you come across as taking your admission to the program for granted while also never providing a better reason than "I want your brand on my CV" for wanting to partake in the program, why would they want you in their cohort?
On the topic of LoRs: you don't need 25+ of them, that would obviously be unrealistic. You can - and it is normal to - reuse them. So you can apply to 10 different programs with the same 3 LoRs so long as you keep in mind what each program is looking for and come to the conclusion that the attributes attested to you in each LoR align with what the programs are looking for. If, for instance, you apply to 10 finance programs, that's pretty likely.
