Hi everyone,
I am currently looking for an honest assessment of my profile for admission to top Master in Management programs in Europe, as well as advice on the GMAT Focus score I should realistically target.
I am a second-year student at Rennes School of Business, enrolled in a Bachelor in Management and General Administration, fully taught in English. My long-term goal is to take off my father's company, and I am now looking to pursue a strong MiM program that would give me the academic, international, and professional exposure needed to build a solid foundation.
My main target schools are:
- Bocconi University – Master in Management / related management programs
- IE Business School – Master in Management
- HEC Lausanne – Master in Management or related programs
- If i can't get them i will target less ranked programs
My profile:
Nationality: French / EU citizen
Current degree: Bachelor in Management and General Administration, Rennes School of Business, English track
Languages: French native, English fluent/full professional proficiency, Spanish B2/C1
TOEFL: 93, although I should be exempted since my degree is taught entirely in English
GPA: 4.7/5 in the first semester of my second year, ranked 15th out of 280 students, approximately top 5% of my cohort
Second semester GPA: 4.178/5, partly because I was preparing for the GMAT alongside my studies
Exchange: Upcoming exchange at RSM Rotterdam during my third year, with a specialization in Finance
Professional experience:
- 4 month M&A internship at Houlihan Lokey
- Internship as an executive / multi-site director assistant in an agri-food group
Projects and extracurricular experience:
- Group coordinator for the “PUM Adventure Project,” a one-year project involving the creation of a fictitious company and product, later presented to a panel of judges
- Participation in the “Reciprocity Project” during my second year, a six-month project carried out in partnership with an association, involving the implementation of concrete activities and close collaboration with the organization
Regarding the GMAT Focus, I am currently aiming for a score of around 615–620 or higher if possible. However, I have not studied mathematics for several years, so this is one of the most challenging parts of my application journey. The exam requires speed and accuracy, which is not naturally my strongest area, although I am practicing every day and trying to improve consistently.
To be honest, I also lack some self-confidence regarding my chances, which is why I would really appreciate an outside perspective from people who know these schools or have gone through similar admissions processes.
Based on my profile, I would be very grateful for your honest feedback on:
- My competitiveness for Bocconi, IE
- Your recommendation If you have any additional schools that I should target
- Whether my academic profile, professional experience, and upcoming RSM exchange are strong enough for these schools
- The GMAT Focus score I should realistically aim for to have a serious chance of admission
- Whether a 615–620 GMAT Focus score would be competitive, or if I should aim significantly higher for Bocconi in particular
Thank you very much in advance for your time, honesty, and advice. I would really appreciate any feedback.