Gap year thinking about applying for MFin

Hello people,

Here's a summary: - Recently turned 22 years old - Graduated from a Top 5-8 (depending on rankings) B-School in Europe, undergrad - Low GPA, 3.0 more or less - GMAT 700 - Internship in corporate (think Amazon, Google, Microsoft) - Currently interning in Fixed Income Trading (in a top 2-3 investment bank in my country)

My current internship is coming to an end and I am not sure where to go from here. My short/medium-term goal is to do Trading in London at a BB, and am currently landing 0 interviews with those banks. I was thinking that a MFin could help me overcome my GPA and make me more competitive. Realistically, of the schools I like, I think I have a shot at ESCP (MiM with finance specialization), ESADE and maybe St.Gallen. A 2-year program seemed a good option because I would have the time to build a solid GPA and apply (possibly) twice for summer internships.

I appreciate suggestions. Thank you.

10 Comments
 
"whattherock"

First it sounded like MIT, second it had no question lol

I don't get your comment.

"My current internship is coming to an end and I am not sure where to go from here."

 

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