Realistic MSc Finance Targets with 331 GRE (161V / 170Q)
Dear Monkeys,
Looking to get some realistic feedback on what kind of MSc Finance programs I could target, given my current profile. I’m aiming for a top program to break into high finance (M&A / PE / Strategy Consulting) post-grad.
My target schools are:
Oxford (MFE), Cambridge (MPhil in Finance), LSE (MSc Finance or MSc Finance & PE), LBS (MFA), Imperial (MSc Finance) and ESCP (MiF).
Here’s my profile:
Degree: MiM (PGE) from a top 10 French business schoolGPA: ~15/20 average during the master yearsGRE: 331 (161V / 170Q)Experience:6-month off-cycle internship in a small-cap M&A boutique in ParisCurrently waiting on confirmation for my second internship (P2) and end-of-studies internship, both ideally in finance (should me at least mid cap M&A / PE / TS)Languages: Fluent in French & English, intermediate in Spanish and MandarinOther: International academic exchange in China, AMF certified, head of events at school's finance association, and small entrepreneurial ventures (e.g., sneaker reselling, personal trading)
Would love to get your honest take on where I stand for my target schools — what’s realistic, what’s reach, what’s safety?
Happy to provide more info if needed — feel free to ask.
Thanks in advance!
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Good luck with your applications! Let me know if you need further advice.
Sources: MSc Finance Profile Evaluation (LSE Finance, LBS Financial Analysis, Oxford Financial Economics), Profile Evaluation - MSc Finance, Profile Evaluation: MSc in Finance at LBS, LSE, Imperial, Said or MIT, European Masters Rankings, MSF Class of 2018
Are you sure you want to do a MiF after a MiM with finance spécialisations (I imagine)?
Your profile is solid though.
Not entirely sure what oxbridge look for, I'd recommend talking to some alumni. The rest should be achievable imo.
The LSE, Imperial, lbs programs have a diverse cohort (some psychology, history grads and a lot of internationals). The escp mif is quite particular about students it accepts (mainly french with finance internships already).
I'd just focus on tailoring your profile for each type of program. Best of luck!
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