Profile Review MIT MFin and UChicago MiF 2027
Hi,
I am an applicant from Bangladesh for the next MIT MFin and UChicago MiF intake (2027) and would really appreciate some feedback on my profile.
Academics
1. BRAC University — BBA in Finance, CGPA: 3.59/4.00
- Graduated with Distinction Award
- Served as a Student Tutor (equivalent to a Teaching Assistant) for one semester
2. East West University — MS in Data Science, CGPA: 3.70/4.00
3. GRE — Q170, V155, AWA 4.5/6.0
4. Calculus 1,2, and 3 , Linear Algebra courses done via Udemy.
Work Experience
1. Completed two research internships at leading brokerage and investment banking firms in Bangladesh (total experience: 6 months)
2. Research Assistant at a leading private university in Bangladesh
- Published a Q1-ranked research paper involving advanced quantitative research methodologies
- Total experience: 12 months
Extracurricular / Co-curricular Activities
1. President of a university club
2. Assistant Director at another university club
3. International Competition Achievements
- Ranked 7th globally in the Cornell EMI Corning Case Competition
- Finalist at Creative Shock Social Business Competition
4. National Competition Achievements
- Finalist in the CFA Institute Research Challenge
- Awarded 70% Scholarship at ISCEA
- Qualified for the international round as well for ISCEA.
My quant record is not quite strong as I did my courses in Udemy, however my Master’s degree was mainly programming and statistics heavy.
