Summer Analyst and Masters on Resume

I am recent grad (July 2024), currently doing gap year to gain more IB experience. I have completed 2 IB internships at LM and MM banks, and one in FSI consulting so far. 

Since my uni was non-target in Europe, I am planning to pursue 1 year masters degree. Atthough intake application process starts in September/October. 

Since banks predominantly require graduation date 1yr after SA, should I indicate my plans to pursue masters with name of university? If no name, what shoud be included? 

Thanks for any advice!

4 Comments
 

Bump. Going through same process, I’ve kept the undecided masters off for now, and indicate it however I can (cover letter, application questions) that I am planning on doing a Grad program. I figure most grad year requirements are for undergrad only anyways, so I’m not sure what difference it would make. Note: American not European

 

I've heard various opinions suggesting that one shouldn't indicate a master's degree unless an acceptance letter has been received. I don't understand the fuss about it, though. What’s wrong with mentioning the school you plan to apply to, as long as you clearly emphasize that it’s just a plan and you are a recent graduate after all?

 

Idk it seems presumptuous to put a school you plan on applying to, bc you’re assuming you’re getting accepted to that specific school. Maybe if you put a bunch of different schools it’s wouldn’t be the case, but I imagine that’s hard to convey in a concise way on a resume

 

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