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Need help in deciding which offer to accept, either ESSEC BBA or ESCP Bachelor in Management. My career goals are Banking/IB/PE/VC, finance. Would pursue a masters degree after or MBA, in both Europe or US. My main concern is which is better to go to, in order to get into a top Masters program after...

I'm finishing my undergrad in France (think EDHEC, ESCP, ESSEC) and aiming for a career in S&T. I’ve secured a 6-month market risk internship at a BB, as a backup in case I didn’t get into a master’s programme, and previously completed a 6-month internship in PE during my undergrad. I...

Hello, I am deciding on which masters to apply to and the following 3 Universities in Switzeralnd are my goal HSG MBF, UZH MBF, HEC Lausanne MIF. I have a CGPA of 5.33/6 converted to swiss system, I study Bachelor in Business at a non european target (best university in Croatia). I've worked on a...

Hi, I very recently got my full time IB offer rescinded due to economic uncertainty and the team having over hired which devastated me, so I have been considering doing a Masters to give me another shot at FT recruitment + boost resume. I applied to Imperial's MFin (final round) but got rejected and...

Hi, I need some advice on choosing a Master’s program. I currently work in back office and want to transition into advisory/front-office roles. I graduated from a top 5 undergraduate Finance program and am a US resident. Duke: Great reputation and alumni network, but the program is very short, so...

I'm an undergraduate student at a top 20 American liberal arts college. I'm graduating next year with a degree in applied math and economics. I'm quite interested in pursuing an additional degree at a UK-based economics masters program and my dream programs are LSE and Oxford. However, I know it's...

Hey, I am a final year BSc Economics student at a semi-target Russell group uni. I completed a front office summer internship (sales and trading) at an investment bank last summer and have an upcoming private credit summer internship this summer at a buy-side firm. I have also been extensively...

I’m deciding between three master’s programs in the Netherlands and would appreciate insights on which is the best choice for breaking into Investment Banking/M&A in London, particularly at Bulge Bracket firms. The programs are: 1. MSc BA – Accounting & Financial Management (Rotterdam School...

Right, so I m facing a huge dilemma. I come from an absolute no-name non target for my bachelor degree in finance, where i was then offered a 100% scholarship to study a masters in finance there too, naturally I accepted the offer. For reference, this university is in the bottom 10 universities in...

Hi everyone, I know this discussion has come up quite a bit, but I now have to choose between these two programs and am wondering if there are any up to date insights that may sway my decision. For more background I am not from Europe (US/Canada) and would be open to working either in London/Paris...

Hi all, I'm looking to apply to a master's program in the US with the aim to get a job in coverage or M&A in NYC. I'd be interested to know what you guys think is the best program for it. From my research it seems the best options would either be MIT MFin or Vandy MSF. MIT has the perks of being...

Hey everyone, I’d love to get some diverse perspectives on my situation. I graduated with a First-Class Honours in Finance from a UK university but realized only after graduating that I wanted to pursue investment banking (IB) . I am a Non-EU non-UK citizen with a UK Grad visa till 2026 after...

Im a British BA Economics student in my second year. I want to become an investment banker. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons during my Alevels, I left 6form with EEC, so I could only get accepted to non-targets. Because of this, and many other reasons too, I've decided to extend my uni...

Hi monkeys, I am currently a final year undergraduate looking to do master's to boost my chances of getting into a HF (macro or credit). I'm currently considering doing either Statistics, Data Analytics, Risk Analytics. My background in my bachelor's degree is data analytics, and after this summer I...

I recently decided to pursue a Master's degree and would like to start the program as soon as possible (Fall 2025). Applications for most schools are still open, but they are currently in the later rounds. Is it harder to get accepted when applying in later rounds? I heard from an application coach...

Hi guys, Here is some context: I am 23 y.o., originally from Russia, just moved to NYC. My total IB experience is 1 year: Project Financing Analyst and an internship at Equity Research. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from a top university in Moscow (75th in the world ranking)....

Hi everyone, I'm a recent life sciences graduate (GPA: 3.9+, no professional experience in finance) looking to break into finance. I tried to land an equity research role with just CFA Level I but it seems like Toronto's job market is terrible right now. I'm hoping that a master's will help me land...

Hi, I'm an Italian student, and I was thinking if doing a management degree would be detrimental to my career if I planned to work in IB (London/Milan). I always believed that the brand name is more important than the course itself. I would like to hear some advices from people who went through...

I am graduating undergrad with a Data Science degree and 3.9 GPA and will be working at Cap1 as a DA. I want to break into a Quant / finance role as soon as possible but not sure how to go about doing so. Should I get a masters? If so where and in what? How can I break into the industry?

Apologies, this will be a slightly long post as I want to give all relevant details. Any advice would be really helpful! I am a current student at the University of Glasgow ( 18.9/22.0 GPA , so on track for a First class honours degree) in Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics . I am interested in...

Hello, I'm choosing between an MSRE at Wisconsin Madison or SMU in Dallas. I have no RE experience, I'm trying to pivot via the masters degree. A couple questions: 1) Do MSRE grads generally have access to the same or similar business school networks as MBA grads? MSRE programs exist inside the...

I am looking to break into the quant space but I didn't really know about the space during undergrad. I recently graduated with an Econ/Finance bachelors from a non target with 18 months of internship experience, 8 of which was fundamental market research at a bulge bracket (think MS, GS, BofA). No...

I'll keep this short and sweet so anyone who reads this can get some quick answers. I recently graduated with an Econ/Finance bachelors from a non target with 18 months of internship experience, 8 of which was fundamental market research at a bulge bracket (think MS, GS, BofA). Unfortunately no...

Any advice I plan on enrolling in January 2025 and completing the program in 18 months once I here back I will be networking heavily for summer internships immediately I have money left in my college account to cover the cost My experience: 2.5 years at a small single-family real estate fund I also...

Hello All, I've recently taken the first step toward my dream of breaking into IB/PE by moving to the UK. Now, I’m at a crossroads and would greatly appreciate your advice on whether I should pursue a second undergraduate degree at a target university or go for a target master's. A bit about me:...

Hi guys, I am an incoming MSc in Finance student, graduating in September 2025. I have already secured a Summer 2025 internship in Sales & Trading. Should I also be worried about securing an off-cycle internship or a place in a graduate program, or is having just the summer internship sufficient for...

Hello, I have a quick question. If you enter IB or PE with "only" a bachelor's degree and don't want to do a master's, does that put you at a long-term disadvantage for promotions or for your exit, or is a master's no longer so important these days? Does anyone have any experience with this, or...

My first 2 undergrad years were quite bad and now with 4 semesters left I have a 2.8 GPA (willing to raise it). I would like to do a master in finance, mainly at UK, but I'm open to any country. Is it possible to get into any target school if I get 2 Wealth Management internships, a good cover...

1 year masters are very common in Europe but seem very hard to find in the US specifically amongst the universities who provide financial aid to financial aid to international students. The current list I have is- Yale University Masters in Asset Wealth Managment MIT Master of Finance If there are...

So, I'm currently working as an Intern at a Private Credit fund in my home country while finishing my Bachelors, and I would like to do my Master's in Europe in Quantitative Finance or related. In your opinion/expertise/gut feeling, which are some of the best degrees (Cost, placement after...

Hi everyone, As you can tell by the title I am in serious doubt as to which course I should go for. I am currently a third-year Bocconi undergrad in International Economics & Management, and I am holding an offer from both courses. The LSE degree is 1-year, with 6 courses. The Bocconi degree is 2...

Hey guys, I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in economics from a good university in the UK and am going to do a gap year with work experience before applying for a masters degree. My goal is to go into IB for 1-2 years and then into PE or Growth Equity. Unfortunately my GPA is not that...

As the title indicates, I'm sort of just looking for opinions. What masters degrees would be beneficial for a job in IB? Would I be best applying to finance masters? or would applying to management courses help too? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, My background is a Business Studies degree with Economics + Finance Major from a T500 worldwide university. I've landed a good graduate job, working in Government Economics in my home country, but am planning on returning to University. I am considering SSE's Master in Economics, because of...

Hello. I am currently completing my bachelor's in management with another 1.5 years remaining until graduation. However, my interest lies in finance. I have taken finance and accounting classes, completed several Coursera courses on finance and economics offered by Wharton and Bocconi. Additionally,...

yoo peeps, Went through a 5 week process, 5 rounds of interviews (they had to schedule a second final round with me as they couldn't decide between me and the other candidate), in the end they decided to go with the other candidate. This job was something I'd really love and find interesting, plus...

Hi all, I'm a final year EU top undergrad student in econ/finance and I haven't managed to secure any IB internship. My aim is to work in IB in Paris/London/EU (I speak French & English). Choosing between a 1 year and 2 year masters, it seems impossible to get an internship with a 1 year masters,...

Hi guys, I've got offers from Cambridge and LSE to do a Masters and I was wondering which one would be the best to do for a career in real estate private equity. For background, I'm in my last year of undergrad and have some internships but don't have any full-time work experience. I've heard the...

I have been trying to search for some up to date info on the masters programs which are considered to be a target for trading desks in Europe, [with a preference for desks in the UK] but all the info is from about 5 years ago. Can anyone provide an insight on the current situation?

Hello everyone! I recently got an admission offer from UCONN for their MS FinTech program. It is a new program and I am worried about the ROI. Any thoughts on this? I am an international student, so expecting no ROI for the investment would be mad. Waiting to hear more on this!

Hi all, I am looking to apply for Master in Finance or related programs in 2025. Please help look at my profile and kindly provide advice on which schools I can pursue and what to do to boost my profile. Thank you! My profile: BSc in Mathematics from Hong Kong Top 3 University. GPA 2.7/4.0, GMAT 710...

Hey everyone, I‘m currently pursuing my bachelor in BA and Economics at a semi-target in Germany. During my bachelor I find my self more interested in the quantitative part of my study. I was in general very interested in physics and engineering beside of finance during my time in school, but...

I recently managed to gain acceptance to the Msc Coporate Finance at Bayes University. Wondering if it would help me break into IB in London. Following that question, If i were to enter a masters program upcoming in the year (2024/2025), how would the SA recruitment work as courses start in...

Hello everyone! I am currently looking for a possible opportunities for my Master's degree. I am thinking about Bocconi MiF and EDHEC Corporate finance and banking. Currently, I have received an offer from EDHEC CFB, the offer is valid till 29/12/2023. Now I have 2 options - accept it or decline and...

Hello, I am turning to you for advice and insights regarding my search for an "elite" master programme. My goal is to pursue a career in M&A and possibly move into private equity. Below are my credentials and aspirations: Academic Excellence : I have a strong academic record with a GPA of 3.9/4.0,...

Title is fairly self explanatory here. I studied econ w finance minor at a top "public ivy" (I know I hate it too) with solid grades (3.5) graduated in 2022. Currently have a very unique position at a massive globally recognized exchanged looking at institutional portfolios; great blend of technical...

Hi everyone! I'm currently enrolled in the BSc in Business Administration and Management at Bocconi and I have to decide my graduate. I really cannot choose between all these programs (AFC eng, Finance and CEMS) since I'm not quite sure about what I want to do in the future (for work). My GPA is...

Hi there, I am looking at applying to Masters programs in the UK for 2024, with my end goal of becoming a quant. I am trying to gage whether certain Masters Degrees such as 'Financial Mathematics' and 'Statistics' are considered as good programs to have for breaking into quant with someone with a...

Hey guys, For people interested in Real Estate, which school/program do you think is best in terms of academics, network, and prestige? I am personally interested in Development but want to hear all opinions on these top programs and if they have a particular edge. Massachusetts Institute of...

Good afternoon, I recently graduated from a target university in Spain and will be joining a Big 4 M&A group in September. Since my goal is to work in London, I was wondering if getting a MS in Finance next year would make any sense? Bear in mind that I am currently 23, since I studied a double...