February/ March too late to apply for top MSc programmes?

Hello everyone!

I have just finished my Bachelor’s degree and would like to apply for a Master’s programme (2022 intake). My preferred programmes are the MFA (LBS), MFE (Oxford), and MFin & PE (LSE). Unfortunately, I will not be able to prepare much for my GMAT before January because I have an internship coming up next month. As a result, I probably won’t get my GMAT score until the end of February. I am aware that this is a disadvantage since competition tends to increase at the end of admission cycles. Assuming that I prepare all other application materials before taking my GMAT, do I still have a chance to get into one of the programmes? Or is an application in March simply too late? Regarding my profile:

GPA: 5.4/6.0 (European target business school)

Experience: Big4, IB at an EB (Tier 1), MM PE (Tier 1)

Thanks in advance for your help. 

 
 

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