Profile Review For UK Target MFins (LBS MFA, LSE MSc Finance, Imperial MSc Finance, etc.)
Hi all,
I am a BSc Economics student at a top 50-ish school in the US. My GPA so far is 3.7, and I graduate in May 2025. As of now I have 1 internship, as a Credit Analyst Intern at a CLO Manager, completed in Summer 2023.
I plan to take the GMAT around Jan-Feb, have not started studying yet, and plan to apply for all the UK target MFin programs to start in Fall of 2026.
I'd target highest GMAT score possible, hopefully I can get 655+ (700-710 in traditional GMAT) but I'd aim for as high as possible. Of course, I'd also love to add to my internship/job experience from here until late 2025 in order to boost my application, and hopefully I can do that.
My targeted programs:
- LBS (MFA)
- LSE (MSc Finance)
- Imperial (MSc Finance)
- Oxford (MFE)
Based on my profile and my target GMAT score, what do you guys reckon are my chances of getting into these programs? Any suggestions for programs or other steps I can take are welcome as well. I understand HEC is a target as well. Thanks!
Based on previous WSO threads and the most helpful WSO content, here's a detailed review of your profile and some advice for targeting UK MFin programs:
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Your profile is strong, but to maximize your chances of admission to top UK MFin programs, focus on achieving a high GMAT score, gaining additional relevant work experience, and preparing a well-rounded application. Good luck!
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why do you have to stay in spain?
If you get an average score on the GMAT, I'm sure you'll get into LBS. Low % of North Americans in the program and they like to bring that up. Imperial good chances too.
LSE, Oxford in that order I think you'll be looking for higher scores on the gmat, especially if that 3.7 does not translate to a 1st.
For context, I'm not North American, but South American--would that negatively/positively impact what you said about them wanting North Americans? Lol.
What GPA would translate to a first?
And thank you so much for your feedback!
Its not as great if being honest, but if you check the employment report im sure a small % is south american still (compared to other intl populations). It all boils down the same if you're not from the Asian continent imo.
1st is technically 4.0 but there's some nuance to it, honestly not sure how they would convert because a true 4.0 is especially rare in the states. anything else is a 2:1 down to 3.3
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