Profile Evaluation for MSFs

Hi all,

So I am in the process of applying to a number of MSFs, and I was hoping to get some opinions on my chances at a number of programs.

My background: -I am a senior (22M), graduating in December - 1 semester early - at a decent, but not great, undergraduate business school just outside of Boston. -I have taken basic statistics, multivariate and vector calculus, discrete and continuous probability, econometrics/regression analysis, an introductory python course, and four graduate level finance courses (investments, advanced topics in corporate finance, international finance, and derivatives). -Was in advanced MSF program, but school's master's program is not fantastic and recruiting is about the same as undergraduate (not great) - will likely not mention in applications, will simply say I was permitted based on my academic performance to take graduate level courses. -I have a strong background in excel (currently improving on macros and VBA) and am in the process of improving my ability with python. -While being advised by a professor at my school, I will be completing an academic research paper in economics, which has the potential to be published -I am currently a research assistant for an economics professor at my school who also does research at Harvard (this professor is also advising me on my own research project) -I have worked as a project manager through my school's main community service organization, primarily working with low-income children in after school settings

My stats: -710 GMAT (46Q, 42V, 8 IR, 6 AW) - I know my quantitative score isn't particularly impressive. I am planning to take it again in late November or early December. -3.99/4.00 GPA --> My primary major is Economics-Finance and my second major is "Quantitative Perspectives" which is pretty much just math. I have gotten an "A" in all but one of my courses. Honors: in my school's honors college, in my school's honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma (undergraduate business honor society), Omicron Delta Epsilon (undergraduate economics honor society),

Work Experience: 2018-3 months at relatively small wealth management firm -Did mostly ad hoc stuff, researched into specific companies' financials, quarterly calls, and other miscellaneous news 2017-3 months in an accounting position at a small firm -Reconciled cash payments and receipts, placed orders through EDI software, etc. -Spent Summer 2019 doing data work for my research project and taking classes. I am looking for internships in Spring, as I will no longer be in school.

I am primarily looking at programs in Boston, but I am also open to programs in New York and some other individual programs.

The programs I have in mind are: BC, MIT, Northeastern, UVA MS Commerce, and WUSTL. If you think I should consider any other programs, please let me know. I appreciate any opinions or insight you have to offer.

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