MSF

I read posts similar to this a year and a half ago when I had recently transferred from a upper mid tier public university to a private non-target and they were a lot of help. A lot of people said it wasn't worth the risk/effort to try to get into IB and to instead aim for other finance verticals...

07 Jan 2022

Hey WSO, Current senior at a non-target in the south, I am looking to attend a top MSF program next year (Fall 2022) to help break into NY IB/PE. GPA: 3.61, Finance and Spanish double major, Econ minor Experience: Started own company (>$150K revenue), Accepted MM SA IB offer for Summer 2022, Current...

18 Nov 2021

I was just wondering what people thought about Georgetown's MSF program. It's a hybrid online/ in-person program that's relatively new. The MSF professors are mostly teaching MBA courses as well so it's not like you get second rate lectures. Plus I think the Georgetown's name recognition goes a long...

22 Apr 2022

Is there an updated list for MSF programs and their placement into high finance or is it still the same MIT, Vandy, Princeton dominating? Not sure if or when MSFHQ will put out their list.Im looking to apply for 2023 and have decided on these schools based on location/cost of living. Vandy Notre...

04 Apr 2022

Hello, I currently am attending a non-target with some presence on wall street. My question is should I stay an extra year to complete finance along with another major/2 minors or should I graduate and then pursue an MSF from a target/top semi-target cycle? Both would give me the option to do...

30 Aug 2021

Based on IBD placements, which program would be the best one to choose from? A little bit about my background: Bachelor's degree in Electronics engineering from a top university in India; No work experience; Attempted CFA L1 in Nov'21, planning on giving another attempt this year as well. I am more...

13 Apr 2022

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12 Apr 2022

Hi WSO, I am a European undergrad student looking to end up working IB on the west coast through the US masters-OPT-H1B-GC path. I am planning to apply to USC MSF, as I've read about their strong alumni network and semi-target status in the area. Here is my prospective profile by the time admission...

26 Jan 2022

So I figured out about half way through my undergrad degree that I want to end up with a career in Finance. I'm a 3rd year undergrad, non-target but decent private school, formerly a Math major, now a Finance/Math student, 3.7~ GPA, I have quite a few electives in computer science, statistics, and...

05 May 2021

Hi monkeys, I am currently completing my third and final year of undergrad at a top London University (think Imperial, UCL, LSE) studying Mathematics with Economics (degree is comprised of 75% math and 25% economics), and currently in the midst of applications to top MSF and MFE programs in the US...

08 Nov 2021

I recently was admitted into a top MSF program (MIT/Vandy/UT Austin), and accepted my offer- I currently go to a private non-target, and have one F500 FP&A internship. I've been networking hard to land a middle market IB Summer Analyst position, but recently expanded my search to include regional...

17 Dec 2021

Hello everybody, I'm graduating in two months and a bit confused on what I should do. To give some background, I started college in Fall 2019 at a top 60 school, got broken up with right before covid, sunk myself into school since then. I did a big4 audit internship this past summer, and have FT...

14 Oct 2021

Here is my situation: 34 yrs male, non-target state school w/ 3.9 gpa econ major, prior military service (enlisted), currently working in gov as economist (less than 5 years in role). No direct finance experience. Living in D.C metro area and would be looking for positions here. Where I want to be:...

21 Apr 2022

I'm currently a senior at a non-target decent private school. I have a 3.90~ GPA, one F500 corp fin internship, and currently am an analyst intern at an IB boutique (mostly doing M&A advisory and SPACs). I was admitted and accepted my offer to go to a top US MSF program (MIT, Vandy), and am...

14 Feb 2022

Hello monkeys, Through a scholarship at my university, I am earning my BS Math, MSF, and MBA within four years for free. I only recently stumbled onto IB and realized this is the kind of lifestyle I want. However, I am now entering my final year in uni with no banking experience and zero network. Do...

06 Jun 2021

Since there is not a ranking of US MSFs I elected to make one. I'd like to thank ANT/TNA for his great list on MSFHQ.com it is an invaluable resource for anyone considering an MSF. This is a work in progress and I welcome any feedback. This is just my opinion and I welcome suggestion or corrections...

04 Nov 2012

Ok guys, building on my post last year, I wanted to start something for this years applicants. Anyone applying this year, with a 2015 start and 2016 graduation, feel free to post your profile, ask questions or just add some comments. Looking to help and give advice to anyone applying in this cycle....

28 Sep 2014

I didn't have my shit together in high school and early college. Definitely a late bloomer. 4th year Accounting student from small non-target (literally 1 MM IB alumni) with a 3.5 GPA, 3.8 Major, (large upward trend) consulting club president, BAP, and experience in sales, marketing manager,...

17 Feb 2021

Senior Accounting student at non-target small state school, pursuing 5th year initially for CPA. 3.4 cum, 3.7 major GPA. - President/Founder of consulting club. Experience as a valuation analyst for a professor's small firm. - Landed internship at big 4 risk advisory this upcoming summer - Most...

13 Nov 2020

So some brief context: I'm headed into my senior year, attending a west coast private solid non target. 3.90 GPA, got First Honors (top of my class this year), Finance Major / Math Minor (have taken a number of electives in CS, upper div math, etc..) I'm currently abroad in Europe for a F500 Corp...

08 Jul 2021

I applied successfully this cycle and I wanted to share what I learned about the process. The first thing is timing, the cycle is a marathon not a sprint. Assuming you're a rising senior, you want to start looking at schools and the GMAT in the spring, you should be asking for letters of...

16 Mar 2013

After some very hard work, I recently improved my GPA and resume to such a place that I've developed into a competitive candidate for investment banking, but I reached this position only after SA'21 had recruited. I'm looking to land an SA'22 role for the summer between undergrad and a one-year MSF,...

21 May 2021

Hey all, Having a bit of of a hard time figuring out what my path should be out of undergrad. Graduating from a non-target (but growing presence) large public school on the east coast in May. 3.8 GPA, decent internships and extracurriculars (pm if you'd like specifics), but no full-time banking...

06 Nov 2020

Whenever I read about the MSF on WSO I often see people commenting on it that have no idea what they are talking about. So I wanted to write this blog post to clear up some myths. My MSF experience is at the Villanova/Washington University/Vanderbilt/UT-Austin level. The MSF is an excellent degree....

09 Nov 2012

As I approach the end of my undergrad at a private non-target studying Finance/Math, I'm heavily considering an MSF to get the name brand, use the network, and break into the industry. I've been fortunate to land a finance internship at a F500 US company in an international headquarters this summer,...

13 May 2021

Developing the Next Leaders in Finance Georgetown University's Master of Science in Finance (MSF) online program transforms today's best financial professionals into rising industry leaders. Created by the distinguished faculty of the McDonough School of Business, this world-class curriculum and...

01 Apr 2014

So I graduated with a B.S in Finance last year from a non-target in Ireland (I'm American). I am entering an MSF program this fall at a pretty solid school, not MIT but next ring down. The problem is, I don't have internship experience so I'm trying to line up something for Summer 2022, Summer 2023...

30 Apr 2022

Hi everyone, I've been looking into applying to some MSF programs for a 2022 entry. Currently I'm an analyst at a Impact Investing VC fund (mid sized but well known among the community) with few internships in corp fin and corp banking all totalling up to about 2 years of work experience. I...

18 Apr 2021

Hey guys, just wanted to give everyone a heads up. Just spoke with the program and they are going to be rolling out a flex option for students. There will still be the remote option for those working around the country, but there will also now be an on campus option for those local or wanting to go...

22 May 2015

Hello everyone, I am 26 years old and from Armenia and I am interested in applying to US universities to study Master of Science in Finance or MBA with concentration in Finance. I have Bachelors degree in Social Work (with low GPA) and I studied MA in Economics in Georgia (country). I had several...

12 Mar 2021

So I was recently admitted and committed to the Vandy MSF- I have F500 finance and regional IB internship and am closing on a summer middle market position right now. I know the Vandy MSF is excellent for career outcomes, which obviously is my primary focus, but still I want to enjoy living a year...

23 Feb 2022

Hi everyone, Curious to hear how valuable are MSF's from top universities such as MIT, Princeton, etc. How do they stack up agains MBAs? And lastly, how much do they help to getting into IB/PE? Thanks.

22 Jun 2021

Hello every one * i'm a 25 years old Iranian * MBA IN FINANCE from sharif university (best MBA program in middle east / best university in my country / 130-140 in world ) * GPA 3.93 out of 4 (highest in the history of program ) * 780 in GMAT * 4 year of work experience ( 2 years in ACCOUNTING...

06 Oct 2015

Application season is coming up, so I figured I would provide some unofficial info via Q&A on the program to those interested. Anything goes from admissions (chances, essays, interviews) to curriculum to class profile to quality of instruction to industry connections to job placement to anything...

02 Jul 2012

Booyah! Georgetown just announced that they are starting an online MSF. I would imagine this is the first step towards offering an on campus version. This is great news for anyone looking for a remote education and will compete nicely with the Indiana program. I have a couple emails out to people...

23 Jun 2013

I'm currently an undergrad at a non-target state school who was accepted to both GTown's MSF and Washington St. Louis's MSF. I currently also have a job offer as a Financial Analyst at a non-banking firm. My end goal is to work as an associate in banking and I wanted to compare what WSO thought of...

10 Dec 2020

Tonight (August 12th, 830PM et) Wall Street Mentors will be hosting its Third Webinar of the summer. On July 15th, we covered the transition from banking to private equity. On July 29th, we covered what it takes to break into Sales & Trading. On August 12th, Anthony, a featured mentor, will discuss...

12 Aug 2013

WARNING - LONG POST I am a 2009 grad from an extreme non-target who just got accepted into MIT's MFin program. This seems like a dream-come-true, and it is, and I really want to go, and probably will. My concern is that financially, it doesn't necessarily seem to make sense, so I am hoping WSO can...

25 Feb 2011

Hi, So we got our grades back for an exam, and the smartest people of the class did badly (failed or average) while the "idiots" got very high grades. One of the clever guys who failed went to the teacher, did all the calculations in front of the teacher who then said "no, it's wrong". The student...

12 Mar 2012

Hey everyone. Figured I would create a Class of 2014 thread for everyone thinking about applying for next years MSF programs. Good place to ask questions, compare profiles and meet others who are applying.

02 Sep 2012

What's up guys and gals... If all goes as planned, I will be heading off to an MSF program starting next summer. By that time, I will have a shade over 1.75 years FT WE in BB PWM. It just so happens that my top choice (UIUC) values having some work experience and the average student has 1.5 years FT...

08 Aug 2011

Here's the situation; my school is highly ranked for math and mediocre (30s/40s on Business Week) for business, and I feel that the business degree might raise a few questions. There is a decent chance that I will have the chance to add a math major to dual along with business, but I'll have to...

09 Sep 2011

Ok, as most people know I just finished my MSF and am a huge fan of the degree. Just as everyone else who has applied to grad school I looked at a lot of programs and schools. My time on this board as well as having friends in other programs has given me a decent knowledge base on the subject....

18 Jul 2010

I know I am going to be flamed for this by the "If you don't go to H/S/W put a gun in your mouth right this minute" crowd, but this is my situation and I need advice. I am particularly interetsed int he commentary of those from SE Michigan (particularly those with jobs). Long story short, I...

15 Sep 2010

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for pursuing a MSF to mask a 3.2 from Tulane (3.5 Major GPA) and get out from the financial services industry. My ultimate is to break into IB, whether directly into BB or a second-tier firm. I understand my chances are very low at the moment, having very little...

09 May 2010

Hello. An International from Netherlands here. I am currently looking at various programs that will help me get a job in US after graduating(kinda like a gateway to a US industries). I have about 6 months of experience and no, I am not a native English speaker but I can do well and speak fluently(i...

28 Mar 2014

The M.B.A. degree used to be a sure thing, but today it may be becoming obsolete. T-Rex with a busted ankle, hobbling towards the Cenozoic. How quickly the world can change... Not too long ago, with a Top 5-10 M.B.A. in tow, you could write your own ticket. Guys and gals going through the M.B.A....

28 Aug 2010

Hi Guys, So I'm planning on going to grad school next year (hopefully) and was hoping you guys could give me some advice. I've been doing a lot of reading on the board and elsewhere but can't seem to find the information I'm looking for. To give you a bit of background I graduated last spring...

08 Jun 2015

Okay.. So I haven't officially gotten any word on whether I will be accepted to Nova yet... But I got my offer from Texas this morning. And because it is April I know I have to make a quick decision. Which program should I choose? My goal is Growth Equity(not necessarily first job out of school.....

03 Apr 2013

Just wanted to give all your MSF'ers a heads up that the West Coast has another program starting up. Hopefully USC will roll their program out and then you will have 3 great programs to choose from. http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/02/20/4634732/two-new-masters-degrees-… I posted it on my website...

21 Feb 2013