What kind of MSF program can I get into?
Hey guys, I will be graduating next summer with a 3 year finance degree from a non-target from a non-target country(eastern Europe) and planning on getting an MSF.
As for my profile I should have a prospective GPA of 3.5+ but I will not have any internships/experience under my belt.
I'm planning on taking the GMAT and hopefully getting a high score.
I want to work in the U.S since i'm a U.S citizen and eventually do my MSF there as well but i'm afraid that a lack of experience/internships will put me at a major disadvantage and not consider me at all.
Will give SB for productive comments.
There're pre-experience MSF to apply to, such as Boston. Take a look at the ranking and do some research.
Your situation is a lot better than mine. You still have areas to develop. try voluntary works, business competition or anything to enhance your profile. And believe me do a serious research and aim very high you won't regret it as I do.
Depends on what you want to do. There's some really solid programs out there. Do you want banking? Consulting? Asset Management? These are things you have to think about. Some of the top programs are MIT, Vanderbilt, Claremont McKenna, Boston College, UT Austin to name a few. There are other strong ones out there.
Your GPA and GMAT will likely be okay, but if you do not have any real internship experience at all then entering a top program will be quite difficult. Plus, getting in is only the easy part. What will recruiters think of the lack of experience?
I will be attending CMC and looking to break into banking. Happy to help you out.
Thanks for the answers,i'm aware that the lack of any experience is a disadvantage.Well,it seems that I will have to delay my MSF. I'm interested in IB-->PE/HF but most probably PE.You know the typical route but i'm also a difficult person whose chasing prestige.
You don't necessarily have to delay your MSF. I would advise trying for the top programs. I would recommend BC, Vanderbilt, and Claremont McKenna. However, I must admit, MSF programs (as well as any other graduate programs) may be less apt to admit international students, as lack of sponsorship can be a problem, which results in difficult placement. Just be wary of this as well.
Shoot for the stars on the GMAT, have a good story, and see what happens. I echo what JohnBrohan says, you would need a summer analyst position to break BB IB after graduation. Still possible without it, but you will have to work much harder. Boutiques and MMs will likely be more willing to take you on without SA positions on your resume.
if you don't have any "summer analyst" positions anywhere, unless you can get one when you finish ur MSF or ur OK to go unpaid intern after ur done, don't bother.
^I'm willing to get unpaid internships,paid internships are n't necessarily a must for me.
^I am a U.S citizen,I forgot to mention that.Well thanks a lot for the info.
Best of luck, PM me if you have specific questions.
Hi everyone, I have a similar question. I've graduated 2 years ago from a top school in Russia, have been working since graduation, rotating through several positions in finance and operations. Now I'm looking to break into consulting, hopefully MBB in US, but I might consider coming back to Russia for 2-3 years before MBA. Would it be a good idea to pursue MSF? If so, which schools?
^Usually MBA's are a better choice.
I think only 2 years on work experience in a medium sized Russian company put me in a tough position to contend for top10 programs
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