MSc in Finance and its effect on top MBA admissions
Does getting an MSc in Finance immediately following undergrad hurt your chances at a top MBA ~5 years down the road?
I will be graduating after 3 years and would like to learn more about finance before I enter the job market. I'm considering applying to the top MSc programs (LSE, Oxford, Cass) to increase my understanding of finance, cure an itch to get out of middle America (currently a senior at ~100 ranked non-target), and to hopefully increase job prospects.
Also, a secondary question: what are my chances at these top programs?
GPA: 3.95
ECs: Pres of the largest student organization on campus, some tutoring, etc..
Awards: Named 1 of top 5 finance majors in the business college, National Merit, etc..
Recs: Two really good recs. One from head of Finance division and the other from an Econ prof.
GMAT: Haven't taken it yet but 700+ shouldn't be an issue. They're not directly equivalent but I managed a 33 ACT and 1440 SAT with no preparation.
Thanks for any replies.
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what do they feed you?
1440 is busch league. GPA is
1440 is busch league. GPA is subjective relative to school, so a 3.95 from SCCC is nothing like a 3.95 from Princeton - the high GPA and the low SAT further tell me that your school was pretty much a joke. Regardless, it's going to come down to your GREs; if you can score perfect or near perfect on GREs you should be able to calm any suspicions regarding your school.
Non-targets go far
Dude, I think you have a good chance. I'm currently getting my MS in Finance - 4 year program at my school (non-target in the US) as well. I talk it up in all my interviews and they love it... especially banking.
As long as you get work experience before your MBA - you should be set. Just make sure you let admissions know that you wanted a more specialized degree before working...and you had the chance to do it in 4 years because you took bigger course load in high school - AP/IB
Also never underestimate the nontargets - you'll be surprised where your alumni end up, especially if you go to a really big school.
If I were you, I'd apply to
If I were you, I'd apply to some top schools who have Masters in Finance like Princeton, Cornell, JHU. If you get into of them, it'll off set your undergraduate school and give you added prestige which should only help your application. Oh btw, 1440/33 is not busch league its a solid score I got a 1500 so I know what I'm talking about.
Oh, you got a 1500, so you
Oh, you got a 1500, so you definitely know what you're talking about!.
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thanks
Thanks for all the replies. This is definitely what I'm going to do.
Wow
Oh, you got a 1500, so you definitely know what you're talking about!.
Wow, you're an ass no wonder no one likes you. Also, if you feel that my advice is so wrong why don't you give some advice to the OP, if not go to hell. Lastly, good luck to the OP.
B2. You are a complete tool.
B2. You are a complete tool. Hang yourself immediately. And those UK programs require GMAT's not GRE's. To the OP, I think those UK programs are great and will help you land a gig that you couldn't before. You will probably have to work in London for a couple of years which looks good for MBA admissions. With a good GMAT 740+ and your grades I think you will get into at least 1 of the following: Oxford Masters in Financial Economics, Cambridge MPhil in Finance, LSE Masters in Finance and Accounting or Masters in Finance. I would definately go for it as it definately will not hurt your B-School chances and may help, but will help you land a good initial job.
some uk programs in fact
some uk programs in fact prefer a gre over a gmat, so don't hang yourself yet mate!