RSM or SSE (Master's in Finance in Continental Europe on budget)

Hey,

I got MSc in Finance offers from SSE and RSM. As a student from the Eastern Europe I am on a tight budget and I am indecisive between the two. My major concern is the reputation/network/possibility of landing a SA stint at an investment bank in London.

RSM seems to be a cheaper option, but I think it lags behind SSE in terms of reputation (am I correct?). Also SSE gives an opportunity to do a double degree with Bocconi or a CEMS MiM. Which one of the two would you recommend?

My profile Nationality: Eastern European Education: BSc in Economics major in finance from a Dutch university (GPA: 8.4/10) International experience: Semester abroad in Singapore Professional experience: * Tax advisory internship at Big4 * Currently M&A Adviosry internship at another Big4 Extracurricular activities: * Research assistanceship for a professor * Followed a Finance research-focused excellence program during the BSc program (workload of extra semester) * Participated in international case competitions in Europe and the US * Did 2 part-time jobs in parallel to my BSc degree in order to finance my studies GMAT: 700

Also applied to LSE, HEC (awaiting responses) and got rejected at Bocconi. LSE is completely out of my reach (financially) and HEC would be possible if offered a scholarship.

Thanks for your help!

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