MSc Finance and Economics at LSE
Hi,
I have applied to LSE for their MSc in Finance and Economics. My profile is: Under graduation: BA Hons Economics from SRCC (India's Best College)-agg 67% Work Experience for 2 years with a quant research firm and 1470 in my GRE with a 780 in quant..
My aggregate converts into a upper/high end 2:1 as per Britain's education standards. Also, their site states that a 2:1 is the minimum eligibility requirement. That said, my marks are within the top/higher end of the 2:1 bracket.
What do you think are my chances of securing an offer?
780 in quant a bit low i guess, should have at least 790 to be more competitive(thats for the MSF, dont know the quant requirements are for Finance and Economics actually) on site GRE/GMAT scores must show a strong performance in the quantitative segment (above the 85th percentile)
Nonetheless with good LOR's and essays(extra curric?) you still have a good chance! But the problem with being Indian is that you have way too many competitors and you'll have to show a rly competitive resumé !
I am looking to apply to the same programs or the management, management & strategy, operation research, finance and private equity program. - Anyone knows the easier ones to get in ? - How would you evaluate my profile ? I will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering with a minor in management (7 classes in business) from McGill University (Canada's best uni) I have a 3.35 GPA because of my first year (around 3.0) but without couting my first year I had a GPA of 3.5/4.0 during the last two years. My first internship was in a hydraulic engineering consulting (small firm) in Canada, and project management in a construction firm (large international firm) in Africa. I lived in a couple of different countries and speak 4 languages. I am currently preparing the GMAT and so far looking for a 700 according to my latest tests.
Cheeeers
lse msc in finance and economics (Originally Posted: 10/03/2007)
i was wondering how much weight this degree holds in london? wall street?
moreover, what would one do the summer after graduation and before the one year program. thanks.
I don't know. But its probably more useful to your cv if you don't already have a strong econ/fin background. Otherwise I don't think it adds much. But of course it isnt a negative either. It's probably a great way to get a "second shot" instead of waiting to get into an MBA.
ideally an internship, the better the better, no?
It is one of the best LSE degrees you can get. Great rep in London.
It seems LBS also has a part-time MS Finance. How would you comapre the relative merits of the two?
LSe Msc Finance and Economics (Originally Posted: 06/07/2010)
Hi
I have an offer from Ms finance and Economics course from LSE but i am not sure whether it will be a good course to join as job placements have not been good and am uncertain about the reputation of LSE outside UK in case i have come back to my home country. I am currently working in IT within an investment bank and looking to move to Front office profiles after this course mainly trading or structuring.
So would be thankful if you guys can provide your opinions on how gd the course is and will the placements be better by 2011.
Ugh, these posts really piss me off. Listen, LSE is a FANTASTIC program. You can absolutely get a job in the US with this degree. Any legit firm is well aware of LSE's reputation. Job placement I think is viewed as "go here->we'll give you this job,". LSE will give you a great education and allow you access to thousands of alum all over the world who hear you out. You don't need career services to hold your dick for you when trying to find a job. This degree can/will get you US interviews. If you can't get a job in the US with this degree it's not LSE's fault, it's yours. And congrats on getting in btw.
Interesting insight, westfald.
Going abroad to study for finance and then come BACK to the States for recruiting just doesn't make sense for me. There are more than enough qualified students from schools that are as good as LSE, if not better, competing fiercely for a position at ibanks. I doubt the network and reputation of LSE can compete on the same level with the target schools within US.
So the fuck what if they're better qualified? There's plenty of smart driven target kids but there's also just as many gutless faggots from those schools as well. Here's a little advice just because you have a certain GPA from Harvard College doesn't even remotely ensure success in finance.
With your hyper risk averse attitude I can honestly tell you will never work a day in finance. Very very few backgrounds have the luxury of having a finance job fall in their lap. You have to be ready to take it on the chin, stay focused on your goal, and let nothing deter you. This should be your attitude "I'm going to go LSE, burn that mother fucker to the ground; then when I'm done there...NYC tuck your dick in because some next level shit's about to make landfall."
Does LSE really need a new topic every two days?
No one has ever asked this question before.
Ever.
Yes, LSE will help you get a better job than your current Indian back-office IT job.
I am not sure, I am not sure. You might want to consider a degree from the Open University, a prestigious British institution. I hear it's considered quite baller on Wall Street.
Thanks guys for your suggestions .
Well i am from india , did my graduation from IIT and have been working in Singapore for last 2 yrs .. Its not tht i want to come back and work in india .... i would love to get a job in UK
Its just tht i will be funding the entire education on my own so got confused seeing the current job placements . And thought would be gd to know wht people think abt lse .. and the course..
Thanks again for ur help
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