Need Help Narrowing Down Schools

Hello everyone!

I have been lurking on this forum for a few months now and I was wondering if some of you could help me out a bit.

Academic Stats:
Non-target school, undergraduate degree in finance
GPA: 3.50
GRE Estimate: 780 Math, 740 Verbal, 5.5 Writing

Work Experience:
Summer boutique private equity internship (starting soon)
Part time statistics and economics tutor

I will be applying to Masters in Finance programs over the next months.

I was wondering if I even have a shot at some of these schools and whether or not I should apply to them.

Potential schools I have on my list to apply to:

Vanderbilt Finance
UT Austin Finance
USC Finance
Claremont Finance
Villanova Finance
Duke MMS
Rochester MS Finance
MIT MS Finance

 

Should I take the GMAT instead of the GRE? I was under the impression that the math section in the GRE is easier compared to the GMAT math and that is why I was going to take the GRE instead because I know these programs place a heavy portion of the decision making process on your math score.

 
Best Response

I was always under the impression that the GMAT was a more "legitimate" test for business schools and MS in Finance. Not that the GRE is bad but I think all places accept the GMAT while only some accept the GRE. That's purely hearsay though, I could be completely wrong.

One thing the GMAT would help for though, is if you decide to go back for B school in the next 5 years you won't have to take the test again.

 

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