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.
Hey CHR2020, sorry about the delay, but are any of these useful:
Fingers crossed that one of those helps you.
Bump
I am also applying to Vanderbilt and am no longer applying to UVA, as they do not want undergraduate business school applicants. Again, I would appreciate any and all feedback anyone has.
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Really? Have you seen the CNBC Millenial Money video featuring a UVA MS graduate? He seems to be doing ok ($120k+ yearly compensation, Tier2 Front-Office Management Consulting Associate position) Check the video out!
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Not the person you responded to, but no, that's not him. 90% he's referring to a guy named Drake. Pretty easy to find out who he is from there. Also, why are all your posts super negative about the program...? I didn't attend it but I've seen plenty of Big 4 placements out of it.
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