LSE MSc Finance and PE
What are chances of getting admitted to LSE MSc in Finance program? I heard they accept around 3% of all applicants. Do they value quality work experience as a big advantage or are they more interested in academic results? I consider applying, but don't know if it is realistic, given my CV (http://www.razume.com/documents/23277). Note that it has 2 pages!!
I come from a University that is ranked 114 on the world's list (times), but LSE is ranked 86 on the same list. Is that jump too big?
Anyone know more about the MSc Finance and PE? (http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/taughtProgrammes2012/MScFinanceAndPrivateEquity.aspx). Will PE firms laugh about the addition of PE because there is little difference between MSc Finance program?
I would be happy to hear your advise!
the link you posted gives exact numbers: "Intake/applications in 2010: 34/1,039"
very competitive. GMAT range class of 2010 was 710 - 770. academics >>> work experience.
these guys know everything LSE: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/
the link you posted gives exact numbers: "Intake/applications in 2010: 34/1,039"
very competitive. GMAT range class of 2010 was 710 - 770. academics >>> work experience.
these guys know everything LSE: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/[/quote] Difficult but not impossible to get in, just need an undergrad from the usual suspects in the UK.
seeing that OP thinks some weird global university ranking matters makes me think OP is totally clueless and will not get in.
this combined with previous degrees containing way too little math makes me think OP has no shot
Hey 24837,
Where did you find GMAT range? There is no gmat average listed on lse website.
OP, you might want to look into finance and accounting master - less competitive.
Thank you for the link 24837! I'll read all LSE information on the LSE section. IHAVEABIGHEART, indeed the finance and accounting master is somewhat less competitive, but I don't find it really appealing. I would rather prefer the other financial masters, but they have acceptance rates of 3-5% also.
''The mathematics used in the programme includes basic calculus and statistics. Applicants are also required to have studied a minimum of A level Mathematics (or its equivalent)''. I've had the basics, that would not be the problem. Previous degrees are from a University of Technology in which every course is at least a bit mathematical. In about 2 months I will take the GMAT, to prove. Having a high score on it, I would consider to apply.
Btw don't pay too much attention to rankings, the best ranking for uk universities is ranking them by entry requirements
MSc: LSE Finance vs. LSE Finance & Private Equity (Originally Posted: 12/01/2017)
Hey guys, I am currently considering my applications for LSE. I am highly interested in the LSE Finance vs. LSE Finance & Private Equity programs. Do you know the GMAT averages and medians for these programs? Which one would you see as more selective? As I understood, you can only apply for two programs a year. I consider to apply to one of the above and to the MSc. in Accounting and Finance to have a backup option...
Would I even have a chance to get in MSc. Finance as a second choice, while already being denied for first choice MSc. Finance?
Thank you
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I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.
GMAT average will be somewhere around 730. The GMAT isn't that important, though; the admission officers rather care about the whole profile.
I think the programmes are about equally selective, even though I consider the quality of students on average a bit better in the FPE programme.
On tip: until November you can move freely from the FPE programme to the Finance programme. The other way around, however, it might be a problem, because only 15 people are allowed to move to the FPE and while nobody wants to switch from the FPE to the Finance Master, usually much more than 15 people want to switch from the Finance to the FPE Master.
I'd say about the same competitiveness and quality.
The main differences is that the MSc Finance programme requires a dissertation whilst the MSc Finance and Private Equity programme has a 'Private Equity' module that only its students can take.
One thing I'd be conscious of is how a MSc Finance and Private Equity programme signals your profile to an employer, especially if applying to other areas of finance such as AM, HF etc. Of course, most people on the MSc FPE programme probably want to go into IBD or PE only, but even when applying to IBD, I wouldn't be surprised if they got asked whether they were planning of going into PE afterwards. On the other hand, I think doing a MSc Finance degree gives a more 'generalist' impression. However, this could all be a complete non-issue and I have friends on the MSc FPE programme who have done very well when it comes to IB recruitment.
Both are stellar programmes at the end of the day.
So given that the programs are about equally selective, does it make any sense to go 1st choice Msc Finance 2nd choice Msc F&PE
or the other way around?
For LSE you have only two choices and I consider to go for Msc in Accounting and Finance as a second choice if my GMAT will be around 700/710
I'd say it'd be better to have a Finance / A&F combo.
However, there isn't any real difference between Finance, FPE and A+F for recruiting IMO.
You should actually read the details of the program and do some research - LSE only allow you to apply to one of MSc Finance and MSc Finance & PE not both so your second choice will have to be the A&F course.
Trivial difference
LSE MSc in Fin Vs. LSE MSc in F&PE (Originally Posted: 08/03/2013)
For someone targeting an IBD Analyst position, which is better?
Its the same course, its just that F&PE has one more course only for F&PE students. They are both very competitive and will place you equally well for IBD. For direct entry into PE, I would probably say that F&PE is better. There are a couple of guys in the program who did Summer internships at Abraaj Capital for example.
Trying to read between the lines but is "equally well" good enough?
Reading posts on the forum here has sort of confused me !!
Go for the one you'd enjoy more as they would both put you in great positions
Yes, they are both good. If you get into either take it. If you don't, even a degree in Economic History from LSE will allow you to interview with BBs.
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