Chances for a Good Master in Finance Programme

Background -

Country: Hong Kong

Uni: One of the top 3 in Hong Kong (world ranking around 40)

Degree: Global Communication (one-year exchange exp. in UK)

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Work exp: 4 in total (2x equity research at small Chinese brokers, 1x research at big 4, 1x client portfolio manager at a prominent Chinese fund house)

Qualifications: CFA L1 passed top 10%, scheduled for FRM part 1 and CESGA

GMAT: 720 IELTS: 8.0

My Targets -

Given my lower GPA and non-quant background, I understand my chances for top targets are slim. I am aiming for semi-targets and would like some advices on which better suits me. Thanks a lot in advance!

UK: Imperial A&F, UCL, Warwick, KCL, Cass France: HEC, ESSEC, ESCP Others: ESADE, IE

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