Profile Evaluation LBS, HEC, LSE, Bocconi, ESADE?
Hi everyone I am currently studying in Germany and currently thinking about where to do my Master's.
My GPA is 2.0x-2.1x and when I graduate it will be around 1.8x-1.9x (1.0 best / 5.0 worst). According to LBS, a 1.0-1.49 is equivalent to a first-class honours degree, whereas 1.50-2.49 is equivalent to a second-class honours degree. (LBS minimum requirement is 2.49 whereas HEC and LSE require a 2.0).
My GMAT is quite good 720-730
Leadership Experience: Student Body President (High School), Leadership Position in Student Finance Club, Head of highschool project (~revenue 100,000 EUR)
Work Experience: IB (Elite Boutiques), PE (2 internships at funds +15bn AUM), 4 other internships (PE and M&A) -> all in DACH Region
As mentioned my target schools are
1) HEC, LBS, LSE
2) ESADE, Bocconi
3) Rotterdam, Nova, WU Wien
Could you please give me any feedback or any other advice?
My long-term goal is IB in London
LSE and don’t look back
Would be my dream school but dont think I get in with my GPA
No harm in trying, I’m sure you can do it
LSE>LBS?
Again, how on earth is LSE better than LBS???
LSE is nice
If ESADE is not in the Top 2 - who would you recommend? And Yeah LSE would be my dream but I am afraid that I wont make it due to my GPA
Honestly I feel like you have an extremely good shot at all the unis.
Even though you have a sub-par GPA given what is to be expected, you have extremely good professional experience and have a solid GMAT score. You will certainly be accepted to ESADE so that would be your “safe net”.
Personally I wouldn’t consider neither WU nor Rotterdam as I am 99% sure you will be accepted to both ESADE and Nova.
I know you can send your resume to LBS for them to review so maybe you can do that. (Not too sure if other schools offer the same service)
Unfortunately, this is only for them to check if you are eligible to apply. They don't tell you whether your chances are good/bad
I would say send your CV in and nudge them a little when they reply. You never know if they would drop some hints or not!
Edit: Anyway, i feel like you stand a good chance regardless. When writing your apps, focus on your strengths and try not to draw so much attention to your GPA
How is Nova or ESADE better than Rotterdam or WU??? I missed something big here
I mean, at this point it is pretty obvious, no?
It was not the case say 10 years ago, that’s for sure, but especially Nova has been on the rise lately.
ESADE is a pretty strong target school. Definitely stronger than Rotterdam.
I totally disagree on this point.
Where is HSG with its MBF, one of the best schools in the DACH region
I think with your profile you don't have much to worry about for the top tier. Don't think there is much difference in terms of placement between the top programmes so just nail your essays and understand what the schools are looking for in their candidates for interview prep (HEC and LBS). I personally feel HEC's MSc programmes have the edge over the rest but the final choice is influenced by various factors.
Thank you very much! Yeah for me HEC is first choice followed by LSE. I was just worried about my GPA since I am close to the minimum requirements (HEC requires 2.0). But I will try to apply 2nd round in January and hope for the best!
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