Profile evaluation: Bocconi MSF / LBS MiM or MFA / LSE MSc Finance
Hi all,
I'm planning to apply to several Masters and currently have narrowed the list down to:
Tier 1: Bocconi MSF, LBS MFA or MiM, LSE MSc Finance
Tier 2: HEC, SSE and Imperial, NES (Russian school)
My profile:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics (Finance track) from #1 Russian university in Economics, Finance, and one of the best Russian universities overall. Research university + math and statistics/econometrics loaded + main feeder to Russian financial sector.
- GPA 3.5/4
- 720 GMAT (Q49, V39)
- Close to one year of work experience in a VC fund as an investment analyst
However, regarding the list of the programs above: I screwed things up at my first attempt on GMAT and got only 680 (Q48, V35) and sent these results to HEC, SSE and Imperial. Potentially, I can resend the improved GMAT to them.
My main worry is that my GPA is quite low. But that's because I was somewhat careless my first year and I improved during the years.
So anyway, what do you guys think of my chances and what can you recommend regarding program choice?
Thanks!
P.S.
One of the downsides of LBS/LSE compared to Bocconi is the fact that their degrees doesn't allow to pursue a PhD. And I'm still open minded about getting a PhD. But not that crucial.
Ja, meine Mutter ist Deutsche. My English is better than my German but considering that my mother has been yelling at me in German for 22 years, I think I'll do ok.