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Big 4 Audit or MSF?
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...
Stay an extra year or pursue MSF?
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...
Pre-MSF non IBD experience...
So I'm going into my 4th year (graduating December '22), currently in Europe for a F500 Corp Fin internship, looking to break into IBD/PE. I'm trying hard for a SA2022 MM/Boutique position. I go to a private west-coast non target, 3.90 GPA, Finance major/Math minor. I'd like to work in the West...
Realistic path for a non-target transfer student (SA2022 and/or MSF)
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...
Value of MSF from top colleges?
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.
MBA and MSF - I know it's stupid, but could it work?
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...
Recruiting for IB SA'22 in the Summer between Undergrad and MSF
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,...
Updated Tier List regarding US MSF Programs?
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,...
Is MSF a legitimate way to rebrand and network into banking?
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...
Best MSF out there
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...
MS in Finance USA with low GPA and high GMAT/GRE
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...
Delay Graduation or MSF for IB
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,...
Is it worth it to get a MS in Finance if I am looking to break into IB?
I am about to graduate from St. John's University with a BS in Marketing, but I have slowly realized that finance is my true passion. I have a great understanding of markets, economics, and the basics of finance; but I lack experience. I really want to get into investment banking, but I am not sure...
Washington St. Louis MSF vs. Georgetown Part-time MSF Exit ops?
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...
Best Path to Deal Advisory - MACC or MSF?
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...
No Good Offer..Test-Optional MSF Now? GMAT then MSF later?
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...
Vanderbilt MSF, MIT MFin profile evaluation
I've been thinking about the two masters recently and they seem more attainable than Columbia's MSFE. I contacted graduates from both programs, Vanderbilt's alumni and staff are insanely nice, they replied within hours, though they couldn't give me a decisive answer about how problematic my GPA...
Strengthening MSF Application
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...
Georgetown University MSF Program - In Person
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...
Which MSF program should i choose?
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...
Georgia State MSF
Is anyone in Atlanta who has completed the Georgia State Masters in Finance at night? TNA has a good write up of the program on msfhq.com. It would be nice to hear from someone who has done it to talk about the program and whether the tuition is worth it from an ROI standpoint. The 37k price tag...
Profile Evaluation. Thank you so much.
Hi, everyone I want to apply for 2016 MSF and I would be really appreciated for any advice to my profile. School: Undergrad at National Chiao Tung University (one of the best universities in Taiwan) Major: Management Science GPA: 4.0 GMAT: 740 Working Experience: I don't have formal WE, but...
Hello from India
Chimp from India says Hello. Prospective applicant for MSF and other finance courses in the US. I am a Computer Science Engineer who came through the engineering course rather unconvincingly. Worked at a run of the mill IT firm in India for 10 months. Took a liking for the financial markets world...
When will USC release its first employment report of MSF class?
I'm applying to msfs later this year and I need to make up mind whether to apply to USC or not. Its a good school, with good student body, the class profile is amazing. But as always, you can't depend on the name and profile alone. Back in 2014, I was told that it was their first year so now it...
MSF and MAcc for career-changers?
Hello. First post. I graduated with a BA in humanity last year. I have since been taking a year off to do some service projects and have fun. I initially was intent upon going to law school, until I spent a significant amount of time working for a lawyer and researching the field and discovering it...
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MSF Odds
Are outlook recommendations taken seriously?
One of my recommenders has an outlook account. The bank(bb) we worked at is now defunct in my country, which is a developing country and they only closed the operations here because of loss and foreign banks are closing their branches here because of the bad economy. My recommenders has a consulting...
MSF Options
When I started uni (Canadian semi-target) my focus was on music so I picked English lit as it gave me the time to gig with my band and do mini-tours while plucking away at school. Since then I started focusing on school and after taking some econ and accounting classes became interested in finance....
What are my chances at these programs??
Sex: Male Age: Will be 23 at matriculation Country: Pakistan GMAT: 770 GPA: 3.7(1st class) Undergrad: Top 50 UK, business Experience: Wealth Management internship at HSBC Pakistan, Investment Banking at Barclays Capital Pakistan, both were summer internships, one before(at HSBC) my junior year, the...
Yale Masters Program?
Does anyone know if Yale SOM has plans in the future to role out a 1 year finance oriented masters? I'm mostly referring to pre-experience (or at least pre a lot of experience) MFin MFE MSF type programs.
MSF Tracks and Your Opinion
I am about to enter into an MSF program (mid-tier, midwestern). The university offers three concentrations: risk management, corporate finance and investments & portfolio management. Although I have my own goals, I am interested in what people here would choose and why. Please state your chosen...
OSU or UIUC MSF
Hello there, After months of test preparation and interviews, I finally received admission decisions from : 1. Ohio State University(OSU), Master of Science in Finance 2. University of Illinois(UIUC), Master of Science in Finance I am an international student and do not really know how US citizens...
MSF Class of 2016
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....
WUSTL or UVA MSF?
These are my two top choices I've been admitted to. I'm a recent Berkeley Mathematics graduate. I like that UVA is not for business students but I don't really know what to choose. I like that WUSTL offers a quantitative finance. I want to get my CFA and get into trading or IB . Any thoughts?
Fordham University MSGF, worth it?
I was accepted to Fordham University's MSci Global Finance program, and I'm wondering if it's worth the roughly 40k the one year program is going to cost me? What's there recruiting like, in NYC and around the country? Do their students get jobs? I'm also wait-listed to BC and accepted to FSU's MSF
non-target masters vs extension school
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MSc Finance Current Students & Graduates – What would you do differently?
Hello fellow monkeys. As a prospective MSc Finance student, I would like to hear opinions of current MSc Finance students and graduates about what they would do differently if they had the chance to start their program again . I am asking this question mainly because I have heard that, in many...
Georgetown University’s MS in Finance Online Program (Sponsored Story)
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...
Using optional essay to explain low grades in Math - MSF Applicant.
Hi guys, I'm an international (Computer Science major), in the process of applying for MSF programs. My grades during the first year of undergrad were pretty bad(especially Math, barely passed in the first sem). Overall though, I did alright (GPA~3.5). GRE is 328(Q:168) Since these programs weigh...
Need advice - MSF/MBA profile evaluation
Hi everyone, I'm contemplating MSF or MBA programs right now but am not sure which is more suitable for my background: Undergrad: Non-target w/ Economics degree; GPA: 3.8 GMAT: Scheduled for December Work exp: 5 years total --- RA @ economics consulting firm and now working as an Analyst in the...
Hard Skills Needed coming from MSF
I'm at a decent MSF program right now, doing the job search but I need to know which hard skills will be the ones that land me a job. I'm one of the few domestics in the program, and my math skills are still developing (I got slightly less than 600, with a V score a multiple of the M score) but I'm...
Profile Eval for MSF/MMS.
Hi guys, I am a prospective MSF /MMS applicant from India. My profile is as follows: June 2014 B.Tech CompSci grad, India: 73.24%(>3.5 GPA), June 2015 CFA Level II Candidate(Gave Level 1 this June), GRE:328(Q:168) & TOEFL: 110, Summer intern in Master data mgmt, Currently working as an Intern at a...
Stuck with Due diligence.
Hi guys, I graduated with a B.Tech in CompSci this June and recently started an internship(9 months) at an Inv Bank in India. Is well known here but not as much around the world. The manager I am working under solely takes care of due diligence for the companies going public and hence I am stuck...
Msf Guidance
Hi guys, I'm coming out of a big 4 target/otherwise semi/non target school. Majored in business administration(no finance major) with an emphasis in finance(took corp fin, derivatives, investments courses). FT recruiting didn't go well due to lack of opportunity, so I'm planning on applying to msf...
TNA in NYC
Hey guys, I'm up at the Hilton on 53rd repping the MSF at the QS World Grad School Tour. Anyone want to get a drink or say hi just PM me.
MSF possible?
I have been auditing financial services (hf) clients at a big 4 firm (1 yr). I absolutely hate it. I want to rebrand myself and raise my gpa so that I can hopefully get a job at a boutique or MM Ibank. My ug gpa is a 3.0. I have passed all of my CPA exams and the first level of the CFA exam (I took...
Graduated SEC school, studying CPA. masters in finance ?
So I'll make this short. I graduated may of this year from an SEC school with a 3.79 gpa and an undergraduate degree in accounting. Basically I don't really want to do accounting. I was looking into some grad programs and noticed the MSF offered through some different universities - UT Austin...
Vanderbilt MSF vs. UVA MS Commerce for FT IB
I have a liberal arts background from a non-target North East ugrad, 3.8+ GPA, good EC's, a summer in buyside ER , and a summer at a boutique IB . From what I understand, both Vandy and UVA have great alumni networks but UVA has a stronger presence in NYC . This is hearsay and I don't have numbers...
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