Showing results:
Displaying 1 - 50 of 293
Career Path Advice
Hi WSO Community, I’m reaching out for some honest advice on whether I should pursue a masters in finance to break into investment banking/ asset management, or possibly pursue an MBA later instead: Background: Economics Major, 3.7 GPA Rising 3rd at non-target in the midwest Switched majors/...
Which MSF Programs Should I Apply For This Fall?
Background Info (ORM White male) Currently in Undergrad, studying Accounting and Finance and graduating in December this year. My GPA is at 3.1 right now but long story short, I have been in university for 7 years now (same university) and for the last four years I have averaged probably a 3.9. In...
Mid-tier MSF programs to pivot into finance?
Currently trying to make a pivot into finance coming from a science/education background. I’m looking at MSF programs. I’m more interested in corporate banking or consulting. Aside from the top 5 MSF programs consistently mentioned everywhere, what are some mid tier/semi-target schools that...
Georgetown vs Boston College MSF
I have been admitted into both programs. Overall, which program is the better choice for the MSF?
Full Time Job Placement or MSF?
Hey y'all, I am a senior having a tough time in the job market, trying to find a plan for after graduation, which is in 3 weeks. Would you recommend entering an MSF program or to continue to job hunt? If I was not to enter the program, I would be continuing to find a full time placement while...
MSF Rankings 2024
Making this list purely on my personal perception of the programs. I feel like it would be helpful for prospective students who are thinking about doing an MSF. S Tier: Vanderbilt A Tier: Georgetown B Tier: UT, USC, Villanova C Tier: IU, Notre Dame, Emory D Tier: OSU, SMU These programs would be...
Has anyone ever seen a MSF success story? (US)
I read a lot on this forum and other places that MSF programs are a good backup plan for people who struck out on FT recruiting their senior year to get another shot, but I really haven't seen anyone post about their wins in these programs. Does anyone have any stories of how they used a MSF to make...
Clash of the MSFs, Georgetown vs Nova
Applied super last minute to nova and was accepted. Have applied to Vandy (rejected before my LoRs were even submitted RIP), Booth (still in contention). Currently applying to GTown with pretty high chance of acceptance + scholarship according to their admission advisor. Booth is clear #1 if I get...
MSF at BC full price or MSQF at Northeastern with 40% scholarship?
Hey guys, I’m graduating undergrad from a good liberal arts school with a degree in Economics. I want to be in Boston. Should I do BC’s Master of Finance (stem designated) without any scholarship or should I go to Northeastern’s Master of Science in Quantitative Finance with a 40% scholarship?...
MSF in US or Spain?
Background: I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) US citizen that was accepted to US programs: Villanova (MSF), UTAustin (MSF), Duke (MMS) and a top program in Spain: IE (MiF). 3.2 GPA from nontarget. 1.5 YOE in FP&A. Passed 2 CFA exams The US ones all start in Summer and IE in September. My goal is to...
Which MSF program should I choose?
Hi, I have been accepted to both the Notre Dame (Mendoza) and University of Rochester (Simon) MSF programs. I am unable to decide on which program I should pursue. Considering that I am international student hoping to work in the US which university would provide/facilitate better opportunities in...
Transferring And Don't Know What To Pursue
Hi everyone, I currently have my bachelor's in finance, I'm soon to be transferred to a large-sized (sub 50 ranked/ top 10%) school for my graduate degree and was wondering if anyone on here has any advice on if an MSF or MSBA would be more marketable to either a big 3 consulting firm or big 4...
MSF or Recruit for FT?
Hello all, Going to keep it short. 25 years old, graduated in 2021 with a 3.15 GPA from a semi-target (unfocused, did not value the opportunity, medical issues etc.). Interned at a boutique M&A shop for about a year. In parallel, searched for FT roles but no luck. An opportunity fell into my lap to...
MSF Profile Chances
I know some guy named TNA used to do profile evaluations, but don't think he is active anymore on this website. In any case, this is my background: Finance undergrad (sub 3.0 GPA) from a non target Worked operations at a top CB for 1 year Currently, got an offer for a B4 Audit internship in my home...
Missed Summer 2024 Applications - should I pursue MSF to get back on-cycle recruiting?
As the title states, I have gotten 2 super days at smaller MM investment banks but ultimately haven't gotten an offer. The other two banks I had networked heavily at got bought out so are no longer hiring 2024 interns. Knowing that I have just about expended all of my options (shitty D3 Athlete with...
My Finance Career Path: Seeking Advice
Hello Everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I'm having such a stressful time deciding which path to take. I started school later after highschool as a part time student, now 25 I am set to graduate this December 2023 with a Major in Business Administration concentration in...
Which is the best fit? Boston vs Dallas (MSF)
Hello everyone, I am seeking guidance as I navigate the next steps in my academic and professional journey. I recently completed my undergraduate studies in Accounting & Finance in Greece and have spent the last six months working at a Big-4, primarily involved in Buy-side M&A work. Currently, I'm...
First-Gen Woman Interested In IB
I am a first-gen woman who is currently in a top Master of Science in Finance program and am interested in IB. Coming from a low-income background, I've made a lot of opportunities for myself. I went to university across the country, applied for scholarships and covered all my tuition myself, did...
MBA after MSF?
So I recently completed a top MSF and am headed into IB. The degree was a way for me to rebrand and get a sell side role which I fortunately managed to do in my preferred group and city. The idea of pursuing an M7 MBA is still very appealing to me, so I wonder if the MSF negates some of my value as...
MBA or Master in Finance?
Hi everyone, I am looking for advice on a few programs that I have available. I seem to get conflicting viewpoints and would appreciate some additional input. I have offers from Notre Dame 1-year MBA and NYU Stern/HKUST MSc in Global Finance. Also, I am waiting on decisions from other Mfin/MSF/etc....
How low are my chances to get into a top MSF program for IB? [Long]
I will be leaving out ALOT of the backstory since I don't want this to be a PhD dissertation-length post as it already will be long. I just want to get some perspective from other people. (Also I'm in the US) Background Info I'm currently in Undergrad, studying Accounting and Finance. I used to go...
WUSL Olin MSF only accepts international students?
In every other program, the percentage of international students in it is Eaither 50/50 or even less. Olin MSF practically has a 100% international student body it seems like based on their class profile for 2021. Not sure if 2021 was just a fluke or something but what is going on? Is nobody from...
MSF Programs for IB
Hi all, I graduate in Spring 2024 with a BSBA in Finance from a non-target university and I'm currently an intern at a F500 rotational program. My first two rotations in the program have not been good enough experience for pursuing an SA position for 2023, so I'm thinking of pursuing an MSF. I'm...
MSF at UF - Will it help with IB placement at BB?
Hello everyone, I am currently looking to enroll in the 2-year MSF program at the University of Florida and am seeking advice on my career path. I have been considering a career in investment banking and am wondering if completing the MSF program paired with some internships will be sufficient in...
MSF Decision! Notre Dame MSF vs. UR MSF
I was recently admitted to Notre Dame MSF main campus and U of Rochester MSF. With a decent amount of scholarship, both programs will cost relatively the same so cost is not a factor. My goal is IB, but I know breaking in IB out of MSF programs is really hard (plus I am an international), so I am...
MSF - McCombs, Vanderbilt, MIT, Rochester Simon, USC Marshall - and other B-Schools.
Hello guys, I am planning on applying to MSF programs for fall 2023. Just a gist about my background, I'm an international student from one of the top 5 B-schools in India with a 3.74 GPA, Majors CGPA 3.87/4 , Double majored in Internaitonal Finance & Accountancy; FT Work Experience - nearly 1.5...
MSF from a Engineering Background..what's the best program ?
I graduated as a civil engineer and have been working as one for almost 2 years, I honestly find the work not very satisfactory and decided to find out what I really want to do. I took some certification courses and modeling courses related to RE fin. and found them to be very interesting. I have...
MSF and Future Career Advice
I have been accepted into Vanderbilt's MSF and am now confused about how to proceed. I want to apply to MIT's MSF program as I know that holds more value overall being MIT, but my questions are: What other programs should I consider? My biggest setback is that I am working full-time and studying for...
science grad thinking of MSF to be an ESG analyst, will tier matter?
Hi, I have a non-US Master's degree in Environment (climate change) and am hoping to get a job as an ESG analyst/work in the sustainable finance sector. As I didn't have any knowledge on the finance/business sector I studied for some ESG-related certificates and received them - CFA UK investing in...
Which US MSF to attend to among these ones?
Hi to all, I am an international student who has just been admitted to Boston College's MSF. I would assume that I also have great chances of being admitted to Vanderbilt's, Indiana Univ's and Notre Dame's. If anyone attended one of these programs, could you tell me what you enjoyed about the...
Should I do a MsF? Split between trying to lateral into IB or completing a MsF.
Went to a non-target East Coast school with very little OCR and alumni in Banking. I am very determined to break into banking but was not focused enough in undergrad to do the necessary networking to give myself a good shot. Recently, I have been able to network my way into interviews but I haven't...
Which MSF can/should I target?
Hi all, I have been looking for a finance related position in the US (working in this country has been a goal for me for a long time now) and unfortunately I found it really difficult as a foreigner to get a legitimate offer. I graduated from one of the top business school in my country (Management...
CPA Credit Requirements
Will a Master of Science in Finance satisfy the accounting credits requirement to sit for the CPA, typically around 24 semester hours, depending on the state?
MSF Degrees in the United States
I am an international student based in Dubai, pursuing my undergraduate in a Scotland based university called Heriot-Watt University. I am looking to enter IB and pursue a MSF preferably in the States. The reason I am looking to do a MSF is because I don't have relevant IB experience and the IB...
MSF Programs Recommendations?
Hey guys, I am considering applying to MSF programs for a better chance to break into IB/ER. I am an international student senior year from a semi-target school, Finance major and Math minor. I have 3.9 GPA,1 FP&A internship, and the Google data analytics professional certificate (not sure if it...
MIT MFin Admissions
Currently a second-year rising junior (graduating in 2024 I had credit coming in) and attending a non-target state school in the south. I have a 4.0 GPA (double major in Accounting and Finance) and I am using this summer to prepare for the GMAT. I was too late to the game for an internship this...
Johns Hopkins MSF vs. SMU COX MSF
JHU MSF or SMU COX MSF? Graduated from non-target in florida, finance major (3.6 Cumulative, 4.0 Major GPA), no "real" internship/work experience other than starting a VC fund for crypto and making a killing in 2021 (yes, gains have now been wiped out). Also got a 4.0 in pre-med and killed the MCAT...
Internship Advice for Graduate
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...
Georgetown MSF Legit?
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...
Need Advice: MBA, MSF, or ... ?
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:...
UMiami MSF VS Babson MSF VS UT Austin MSF
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...
Deleted deleted
Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted Deleted
Updated MSF rankings 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...
Is the Vandy MSF a fun program? Nashville?
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...
Do you think I can break into a solid MM (top MSF, IB experience)
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...
USC MSF - profile evaluation
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...
MSF at UF
Hello all, I am a freshman at UF interested in ib. I go to Univ of FL and there's a master in finance (MSF) program with a freshmen seminar program, exploring financial economics (EFE). Anyone have any advice or guidance? Cheers.
How I've managed to break into IB from a non-target (work in progress)
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...
Is a Regional Boutique IB internship worth it pre MSF?
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...
MSF Chances
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...
or Want to Sign up with your social account?