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MSF schools
Hi, I've graduated with a bachelor's degree from a non- target finance program; after working for a few years in different finance jobs, I've decided to get a MSF and re-brand myself. I have a 3.1 GPA with average gmat scores. I chose MSF over MBA because it's a more technical degree and can be...
MSF Now or Wait?
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Is a MSF the right choice for me?
So my background is this. I go to a complete non target and due to life events have a low 3.2 gpa. I have 3 years of RIA wealth management experience and my Series 7 . I have dreams of either IBD or S&T . Would it make sense for me to rock out a msf with a good gpa? If so what GMAT would I need to...
Which MSF Program should I attend next year?
Need some advice selecting which MSF program to attend. I was offered a full scholarship to Johns Hopkins, as well as partial scholarships to The University of Rochester and Temple. The cost of U of R and Temple will be both less than 20k. Still waiting on an admissions decision for Vanderbilt. I am...
Need career advice badly please help
I am going into my senior year and getting worried about next year. My deam is investment or corporate banking or sales and trading . Unfortunately due to my 3.3gpa from a non target I'm not sure any of these are possible. I have worked in wealth management for 3 years and am finra licensed. I'm...
Asking for a scholarship during/after MSF program
Hi guys, I'm currently enrolled at a top MSF /MMS program. My program offers scholarships, and gave scholarships to (what seems like) a majority of the class this year. Despite receiving maximum scholarships to every other school I applied to, my interview at this school was botched by the...
Georgetown MSF --> M7?
Curious what people's thoughts are on this. If someone went to a nontarget undergrad with good grades/ECs and now has a decent finance job would doing the MSF help with MBA applications?
MSF Purdue Vs MSU Vs ASU Vs UMD 2016FALL
Hey guys! My MSF application status is as below, and I am really desperate to hear some advice from you! I am an international students with 1 year FT working exp. in AM industry HK , intending to stay in US for a position upon graduation. Please help me pick one program that best serve the goal....
Accepted to multiple MSF, which should I choose?
-I am an upcoming graduate from a non target state school with a 3.4 upper GPA and 650 GMAT. -I have been accepted to the MSF program at FSU, USC, Villanova, and have an interview with WUSTL this week but am expecting to get in. -I want to leverage my MSF degree into an IBD position at bulge bracket...
Experienced Finance Professional, Non-Target - How Can I Break Out?
Hello all, I've been following the site since finishing grad school last year, and couldn't think of anywhere else I can get some no-BS real commentary and input. I've been working for a major defense contractor for the last 5 years after graduating with my undergrad and recently finished my MSF ,...
Imperial vs Bocconi for Masters Degree
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Does anyone regret doing an MSF / MBA program?
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MSF Question about Placement Location
Currently an undergrad student in Chicago and have been considering getting an MSF right after graduating. I obviously want to get into a top program as it provides more opportunities, but with a program like Vandy's, I saw that almost half of their graduates were placed in the South. Being from...
MS in Finance - Associate role or strictly analyst role?
Hi all, Long time lurker here. I do have a question that I hope you guys would be able to shed some light on. I worked for 3 years in finance (BO and then trading) followed by 2 years in project management role. I realized I want to get back into finance (much more interesting) and went for a top...
Rewind - Recruiting in Europe for IB with an MS in Finance Degree + Q&A
In case you missed our April 29th webinar entitled Recruiting in Europe for IB with an MS in Finance Degree , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session with Brian?...
Rewind - Recruiting for IB out of an MSF Degree + Q&A
In case you missed our April 13th webinar entitled Recruiting for IB out of an MSF Degree , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session with Kyle? Click below: SIGN UP...
Which MS finance?
I'm going into my senior year and studying for the GMAT in preparation to apply for some MS Finance programs. I'm an economics major at a top 50 "national liberal arts college" (usnews). I have a 3.48 GPA, which I am putting all of my efforts to increasing to a 3.5 after fall semester '15. I've been...
MSF Application Rounds
Generally, from round 1 to round 2 to round 3, does admissions get increasing more competitive? I am trying to figure out the best time to take the GMAT. Thanks.
MSF colleges
Can someone please provide me a list of good MSF programs(in the US) both in terms of good curriculum as well as strong placements???. Rankings from websites seem to be confusing. Colleges Other than Princeton and MIT (both being quantitative) have different reviews and rankings in different sites....
Non-Target Undergrad to Non-Target Grad to Asset Management
Fellow Monkeys, I recently accepted an offer as a quantitative equity analyst for a large Asset Management firm. My story of getting there is probably a bit unique as the odds were stacked against me on paper and had some major ups and downs. Hopefully my advice will help those who feel the same...
What MSF should I target? *help*
I'm graduating in december with a double major in accounting/finance from a non-target (~top 60 UG business school) with a sub-par GPA (3.0). I've gotten solid interviews but have been unable to translate that into any offers. I'm about to start studying for the GMAT and am curious what I should be...
From MAcc to MSF, need guidance, help appreciated
Hey guys I'm 29 years old and currently have a BA in Economics from a non target in NYC . GPA = 3.2. Right now I'm in my full first semester full time at a semi target MAcc program in NYC slated to graduate in 2017. I'm at Baruch. I have one year of PWM experience at a BB and 6 months experience in...
Choose MSF programs based on long-term career goals
Hi guys, I am an international student in the final year of university, and I want to apply for MSF programs in the US. I passed CFA Level 1 this June, had a 3.5+GPA, and I’m now preparing for GMAT, which I aim for a 750+. I had three internships, and one of them is Assistant Portfolio Manager in...
MFE Profile Evaluation
Hello, I am a 2015 MBA graduate (Specialization: Finance and Valuation) working in an Asset Management Firm (where I program using VBA and MATLAB) in Canada since Graduation. My profile is as below: Undergraduate GPA: 6.98/10 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (NIT Trichy, India) MBA GPA...
Masters in Finance To Help with MBA Application?
Hello all, I posted a discussion earlier this year regarding some questions I had about attaining an MBA and the feedback was great. So now I am wondering if attaining a masters in finance helps getting into a better MBA program. As always, thank you for the input.
Best MSF/MS in RE Programs Without GMAT Requirement?
I'm looking for top tier MSF or MS in RE programs that don't require a GMAT. I have a 3.6 undergrad GPA and solid internship experience, but my raw scores on the GMAT are weak. I'm at the stage of my life where I never want to study for another standardized test again, so I'm taking the easy way...
MSF Application Advice
Hey all, I would be applying for the class of 2017 and I would still like some advice. I go to a top 50 school and am an accounting undergrad, but it is a top undergrad accounting program. 3.6 GPA. Decent extracurriculars: college athletics, humanitarian service in foreign country, ESL tutor, and...
UT MSF Review
MSF - Predicament
I've found myself in a predicament, and im hoping for some suggestions from you guys. Any advice is welcome. Ive just graduated from a non target school with a major in finance and economics. I did well in school (3.75 GPA), had one internship in fixed income/credit research at a F500 insurance...
Extend Graduation or go to a MSF program
Hi everyone, I am just wanting some opinions and advice. I will be starting my Senior year in the fall. I am an accounting undergrad at a semi-target school. I am interested in IB on the West Coast. My first target would be SF, but I am also open to LA. I have done 3 internships with local, no-name...
Notre Dame Master of Science in Finance Program
Hi All- Has anyone heard about this program? I know ND is a prestigious school as well as their business school. At my current situation their program is a best fit. It's designed for working professionals and holds Fri/Sat classes in Chicago every other week. I would like to know how competitive...
Official MSF Rankings
https://thefinancialengineer.net/msf-rankings/ Hi Guys, so Vanderbilt's website has a link to an official ranking of U.S. MSF programs. The methodology used is: MSF Rankings Components 30% Mean GMAT Scores 25% Mean Starting Salary and Bonus 15% Mean Undergraduate GPA 15% Acceptance Rate 10% Full...
Advice IIT vs RIT
Hi, I am an international student and have got admits to Rochester Institute of Technology with a 20% scholarship and the program is for 1 year as well was IIT with no scholarship and a 2 year program. Will it be beneficial to attend Illinois Institute of Technology considering the fact that it is...
Vandy MSF vs UT MSF
Hey monkeys, So, I'm facing a tough decision on which MSF program to go for. I'm in at UT with little $$$ and waiting to hear from Vandy for a decision but fairly confident that I will get in. I'll only hear back from them next week and won't have much time to make the decision since UT deposit is...
Loyalty of WUSTL Alumni?
After recently being admitted to WUSTL's MSF (which I didn't think I had a shot at due to below-average stats) I'm reconsidering my original intention to attend Nova's MSF . I like the Midwest much more than NYC /Philly and the name brand of WashU is hard to pass up. The way I look at it, you're a...
Baruch MSF vs. Clark MSF vs. DePaul MSF vs. IIT MSF
Hi everybody, This is my first post. I wish I could find this excellent website earlier before me applying for the MSF programs months before. Being an international(Asian) undergraduate student, recently I got admission to four MSF programs: Baruch CUNY MSF(MS, not the executive MSF), Clark MSF ,...
Need some guidance on MSF
Ok long story short my original plan was to apply for some MSF and MMS degrees but got put to the side when the prospects of a great job came around. Got to final round of interviews and got beat out. My options are now limited if not completely screwed. Stats are 3.7 from large state school degree...
MSF Student/ER Hopeful
Hi guys, I'll be starting my MSF in the fall and looking to transition into ER . Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
Financial Times MSc Finance Rankings 2014
The Financial Times published the 2014 Pre-Experience and Post-Experience rankings for MSc Finance programs. Here are the links for anyone who might be interested: Masters in Finance Pre-experience 2014 Rankings Masters in Finance Post-experience 2014 Rankings Quick summary: Pre-Experience MSc...
MSF that starts in summer or fall?
Hey Monkeys, Got a couple offers for some tier 2 MSF programs (according to rankings on WSO threads). My cGPA is 3.3 which is under the 3.5 that most banks require for jobs in IB / ER . I have an option to start in the summer at one school that will give me an opportunity to recruit with a 3.5+ gPA...
MSF or Tech Startup?
I'm graduating from my non-target undergrad and was ready to go and do an MSF , when I received an offer from a tech startup/company with about 40 employees in my city (small city, think 400,000 population). I don't really want to stay here, but they offered $60,000 and full benefits, which is a lot...
Best of bad options.
Hey everyone, I'm writing because I am in a bit of a touch situation. Bottom line is that I'm looking to transition from military into institutional finance (Corp Finance at a minimum, preferably ER or AM roles....also open to the right Fin. consulting opportunity) but I've run into a roadblock....
What to do from here
I'm at a bit of a crossroads in my life right now and need help making my decision. I graduated from a state school with a degree in finance with a 3.2 GPA. Have been working at a well known MM in their FX department for a year and a half now. I started in the back office and moved into a middle...
How many outside hours of study MSF
Hello, For ungraduate courses consensus is 1-3 hours of study per week outside the classroom per credit hour. For an MSF program how many hours a week can one expect to study?
MSF Deposit Question
I was recently accepted into a MSF program which offered me a small scholarship and requested my deposit within two weeks. I am very interested in this particular program, but I still want to wait to hear back from some of my other choices. Would it be okay if I asked for an extension on the deposit...
How to nail your MSF interview
Due to my past activity on these forums, specifically related to MSF /business school discussions, I’ve received a few emails asking about the MSF application process. I think it would be helpful to share my experiences as an applicant, talking to other applicants, both that got offers and those...
Vandy MSF site down?
Hey guys, Just wondering if any last-minute applicants like myself are having trouble getting the application portal to open? Would like to know if it's just me or if the increased traffic to meet the round deadline is causing this. Thanks!
MSF vs Entry level finance posistion
Quick back ground, I'm currently in audit and am leaving after this busy season. The university I went to is small and not prestigious at all, getting into the Big 4 is an accomplishment where I went, I did get a masters in accounting though. This is only my second year with the big 4 in smaller...
Are interviews always required for admission to MSF programs?
Hi guys, I was just wondering if interviews are always required to be admitted to MSF programs? It seems like from the admission descriptions at most schools, they only interview some of the people who apply. If they are required, what are some ways to prepare for them? How similar will they be to...
Applying to MS Programs
Hi everybody, I'm not sure if this doesn't belong here since I'm mostly applying to MSF programs, but I figured I would give it a go. Does anybody see major issues with words or formatting? I'm concerned that some of my descriptions are too wordy. Also for the curious, I'm applying to UT Austin,...
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