Competitive for a MSF?
Hi everyone. I know many similar posts are out there (I've read every MSF post on this site) but everyone's scenario is a bit different. I'm looking to go to an MSF program in 2011. I obviously want to get into the best program I can and I was thinking about applying to the following schools:
Vandy Tulane Nova Claremont McKenna UIUC
Will I have a good shot at these programs? Am I leaving any good programs out that I may have a shot at? I know the European schools are great but I don't know if I'd have a shot at admission into them. My stats are:
GMAT 710 (should I take this again? I did much better on practice tests) GPA 3.4x from a small non-target school without a lot of brand name. A good school nevertheless 1 year work exp as a Financial Advisor at a boutique firm (again no brand equity)
EDIT: I'm also a US citizen if that makes a difference
Thoughts? Thanks for the input everyone.
I had similar stats minus the year of work exp (I had only one internship pretty much) and I got into Vandy, Boston College, and Tulane. Those were the only ones I applied to so I can't speak for the others, but I got into all 3. With that said, I chose Vandy as my top choice and will be there this fall for the 2011 graduating class. PM me if you have any other questions
I'm surprised you got into BC with no work experience. I would apply for it but their average age is like an MBA program
Yeah I was pretty surprised too, even on their letter of recommendation section of their application, it asks for employers, etc but I just filled it out for professors and put like company: ___ Univeristy, position: student, and filled out the rest of their contact info for my professors to send the letters in. I also talked about the average class size being older and more experienced in my essay, and how I wanted to learn and network with them, etc. Not sure any of this had any effect, but I figured it was worth a shot to apply, and I figured maybe they would be somewhat impressed that I applied ignoring the average class statistics and everything.
Villanova is starting Monday so that option is out. Gmat is solid though.
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