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University choice for an economics bachelor
Hello, I am a high school student and am currently deciding what to apply for next year. Background: Eastern Europe, fluent in English, French, Swedish, paying UK home fees for uni and EU citizen fees for EU unis. Career: I am not sure about what branch in the finance industry I want to pursue yet,...
Pure Econ LSE vs Cambridge
International student here, with offers for both (Economics BSc at LSE and Economics BA at Cambridge). LSE = PS 78,000 (3 years) Cambridge = PS 103,000 (3 years) Been reading that, ceteris paribus, Cambridge is the choice that 90% of cross admits go with, but is this the same for intl. students?...
The Disturbing Reality of Prop Firm Clout Chasing (Confessions of a Jane Street Trader)
Last month, I visited my old middle school and a few local high schools to give talks on career paths, focusing on my experience in quantitative finance. As I sat down to prepare my presentation, I couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. In recent years, it seemed like everyone was not only...
Is a UK second upper (2:1) degree + below-average cohort rank a dealbreaker for M7 MBA?
I just graduated from Oxbridge with a high 2:1 (65+) but a below average cohort rank (~45th percentile). Using the Fulbright Commission's unofficial conversion calculator, my approximate GPA is 3.65. How badly do these results, specifically the cohort rank, affect my chances of attending an M7 MBA...
European Undergraduate Target Schools Tier List (2022 Updates)
Hi all, I am creating this classic to help young monkeys in their process in transmutation into monkeys. Since there is no body that releases world rankings for bachelor's degrees I thought I would do it myself. The ranking is done according to reputation and placement on linkedin (I am a Bocconi...
MBA Cambridge or MiF LBS
I would like to inquire further information for making decision. Which school will provide better position to work in IB/PE/VC in terms of reputation, overall course, alumni, etc? Background : CPA and financial consultant focusing on financial due diligence (still not have advanced finance knowledge...
Oxford vs Cambridge for Undergrad - Help!!
Hi all, writing this post as an international student entering final year of high school, about to begin the university admissions process soon, with an interest in eventually getting into buy-side finance (although keeping my options open in uni). I haven't had too much of a problem finalising my...
Cambridge MFin 2021 Interviews? Please help?
Hi all, Has anyone recently appeared for Cambridge MFin interviews? Anyone who has interviewed with Prof. S Taylor or any other member of the faculty? Could someone please share their experience? Appreciate your inputs! Thanks
How do German bachelor "Target Universities" compare to UK semi-targets
So the 20 questions post says Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE , UCL, Warwick are targets and, I assume all better than LMU or Mannheim, Semi-targets are Bristol, Kings, Bath, Nottingham, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Durham, Exeter and Cass, is LMU or Mannheim better than any of these schools? I am...
Chances of getting in to Cambridge's MPhil Finance?
I'm a recent graduate from University of East Anglia with a first class degree in Business Finance. I also decided to improve my work experience and have landed a financial analyst role at a real estate developer, mainly focusing on financial appraisals and investment analysis. Doing a masters in...
Cambrdige vs LSE economics
Hello, I need help on deciding which masters to do and would like more information before i make the decision. Currently I have been offered MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at LSE and MPHIL Economics at Cambridge. Ideally, I would like to become a quant researcher who uses econometric...
Undergrad: Cambridge v Duke v Columbia v Uchicago
I'm a high school senior and I got into Cambridge and Duke while being waitlisted by Columbia and Uchicago. For Cambridge, I got to read BA Economics at Robinson College. It's the newest college, pretty small, not as wealthy as Trinity, but nothing bad. For Duke I got into Provost Scholar Program so...
MPhil Finance at Cambridge advice?
Hey guys, I need some advice into what to do next. I'm currently about to enter my final year at the LSE (In the UK) studying Mathematics and Economics. I have decent grades, scoring a First Class in all my modules so far. I'm currently doing an internship at a BB in wealth management, although...
Cambridge MFin Job prospects
Hi, I have an offer from Cambridge Masters in Finance Program, Can anybody share his view or experience over this my MFin salary/job prospects in North America & UK. My background: Asian Corporate banker with 6 years experience in 2 countries. MBA & BBA from Pakistan both with CGPA 3.9+ Thanks.
Cambridge PGDip - Should I accept?
Hello monkeys, Looking for some advice. I've just been accepted onto the part-time Cambridge post-graduate dipoloma in Entrepreneurship. In essence, the class is delivered remotely over the course of a year with an inclusive 3 weeks residential in Cambridge. During the course, you create a business...
Cambridge Judge vs Oxford Said
Simple question, which have a better program for PE post grad?
Oxbridge Full time MBA
Hey Guys, I need some advice on the strengths / weaknesses of Oxbridge full time MBA program in order to transition at MBB / Roland Berger. I was dinged by all ultra elites in Europe, including, LBS /INSEAD/IMD. Both Judge and Said seem to have decent cred. I am not planning on applying at IESE/IE...
LSE Overtakes Oxford For #2 Spot Behind Cambridge
According to the Complete University Guide, an independently published and trusted ranking, LSE has broken the ranks of Oxbridge to be named as the #2 university in the U.K. A decline in the job prospects of Oxford's graduates contributed to its slide from second place in last year's table. The...
MPP after an MBA
What is the career prospect/work prospect for someone holding an an MPP ( from Harvard-1 year Mid-Career MPP) coupled with an MBA ( from Cambrdige, Oxford ) with 10 years of financial consulting experience in a BIG4?
Mphil in Economics
Hi guys, So I'm an analyst at a BB and am considering getting a masters in economics after a year or two. I studied at a target in the US and would love to study a Mphil at Oxford or Cambridge (used to live in the UK). Unfortunately I graduated with a fairly low GPA (for postgrad standards) due to a...
Cambridge or La Sorbonne
hi guys. this is first time I'm posting even if , reading your forum since a long time. I got an offer from cambridge and la sorbone (msc econ.) and I need to decide where to go within 3 days. I am looking around unis. websites and trying to figure out which one is the best for my career (finance...
Cambridge Associates - Scheduled phone interview
I have a scheduled phone interview with Cambridge Associates for the consulting associate position in the Dallas Office. To be honest, I am just interested in breaking into finance and from a cursory search I have found very mixed opinions regarding whether the opportunity is "worth it" or not...
Studying Business Abroad Questions...
I will be studying abroad the semester after I graduate and am looking for suggestions in regards to where to go. I'm currently considering LSE or Peking University (formerly Beijing University) for business/econ - was also looking into Oxford / Cambridge, but it seems like they offer mainly...
Study Business Abroad Suggestions?
I will be studying abroad the semester after I graduate and am looking for suggestions in regards to where to go. I'm currently considering LSE or Peking University (formerly Beijing University) for business/econ - was also looking into Oxford / Cambridge, but it seems like they offer mainly...
University of Cambridge Master in Finance (MFin)
If anyone is interested in the Cambridge MFin (which is the course designed for people with 2 years or more of finance experience) and will be in New York the week of December 6th, the director of admissions will be in town giving a talk about the program. This is a good way to find out more and ask...
Master in Finance: IE vs LSE vs Cambridge
Hi all, I recently got accepted at IE in their Master in Finance program. I also applied to the Mphil Finance at Judge B-School (Cambridge) and await a reply in March 2010. I would like to work in London for some time after graduation or Asia. I also know LSE have a good Finance program. I wonder...
Need B School Advice Please
Hi All, I have 5 years experience in Finance (not big names, though respectable work) and I have passed CFA Level III.Undergrad was Accounting & Finance. GMAT 720 I have an admit to the Cambridge MFin. Though the program is brand new with the first batch still studying, the Cambridge brand is huge....
Street cred for schools
I'm going to be applying to some masters of finance programs and I was wondering what the street cred is for s & t from the following schools: -Oxford -LSE -Cambridge -Villanova -Vanderbilt -Toronto -Tulane I don't know much about these schools as far as street cred goes and any insight would be...
The Cambridge Group
Anyone heard of them? Based out of Chicago.... Thoughts on the BA experience and exits? I am considering them for a summer position
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