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Anybody know about getting a work visa in the USA?
Canadian here trying to break into high finance in the US. I was wondering how could I get a work Visa in the USA. Is the best way to break in is to do a grad program MSF (Villanova)? But how do I get a Visa when I am in the recruiting process?
Executive Master of Science Finance vs Masters of Science Finance?
monkeys, I was looking into CUNY Baruch's MS programs and it doesn't offer a MSF . It does however, offer a, Executive Master of Science in Finance. The "executive" programs are considered a separate program from the regular MS programs. Can anyone enlighten me on the difference between and...
Which B-School offer to take?
I'm in at Ohio State's SMF, Duke and Wake. Ohio is offering about 20k in scholly and a nomination for a university fellowship. Wake has offered 5k, but I asked them to reconsider my offer and they are going to get back to me in the next few days and I don't know from Duke (assuming 0 since I didn't...
Breaking in to the Buy-Side
Coming out of a semi-target, how exactly does one break into the buy-side (i.e. from undergrad)? Do funds or AM divisions have junior analyst or rotational programs? If so, what is typical comp? Of course CFA level 1 would help, but what about staying a year after undergrad for an MSF? Also, could...
MSF_Villanova_resume
Could you guys look at my resume and give some comments for me as I'm applying to Villanova. Thanks
MSF program
I'm holding a bachelor degree in Finance (not in US) GPA: 3.17 GMAT: 650 no job exp, 3-months internship in Baker & Mckenzie CFA lv1 I apply for: Tier 1: BC, Villanova Tier 2: Syracuse, Brandeis, Northeastern Tier 3: Drexel, Cincinnati Can someone give me comments? And I also want to know my chance...
MSF School Recommendations
I'm a senior at a top 20 target school without offers for Investment Banking this year. That said, I am thinking about an MSF as a backup. The problem is that I do not know where to aim for given my background. I am a double major in International Business and Finance with an Economics and...
Time To Respect The MSF: Top Five MSF Myths Debunked
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....
MSF and MiM School List
I'm finishing up apps and narrowing my target list. 3.1 GPA, 680 (41,41) GMAT, URM, Bio Major, 1 summer of research, 1 MM SA position. Should I add any more or delete any on the list. My current schools are: Wake Forest MA (In with 5K) UVA (Submitted) Duke (Submitted) UIUC (Submitted) UT-Austin...
Chances at decent MSF with low GPA from a non-target??
Do i have any shot at a decent MSF program such as villanova, UIUC, WUSTL, U of Maryland? Im coming from a non-target in the south(somewhat respectable among non-targets), I have a GPA of 3.2 and a major gpa of 3.4 and scored a 710 on the GMAT, i have a BB PWM internship and have a small PE...
Letter of recommendations for MSF programs
I plan on applying to five programs (WUSTL, Wake, Duke, Nova, Vandy). That should be about ten letters of recommendation that I need. Would you suggest finding ten different people or would a lesser number (even two) suffice?
University of Cincinnati: Masters in Finance (MSF)
Someone posted back in april and got no comments... I am still trying to do more research into MSF programs.. Does anyone know anything about the University of Cincinnati MSF program? Nova is still my top choice for next year, but I feel depending on the placement stats and quality of the program it...
Need help in choosing MSF program
Hello, everybody. This is my first time to posting info here. I am a Chinese student who wants to apply for MSF program in USA, but I do not know how to choose a program. I need your advices. Background Info: Top 10 university in China mainland GPA: 3.2 GMAT: 730 V36 Q51 AWA5.5 TOEFL: 99 Internship:...
Which MSF programs should I apply to?
Hello all, I just finished taking my GMAT exam and scored a 580. I am looking to get into an MSF program in the northeast near a city like NYC , DC, Boston, ect. My undergraduate GPA is a 3.5 and I have 2 internships thus far (graduating in May 2013). Now I need to establish which business schools...
Will a MiM hurt my MBA Chances
I'm considering apply to Duke and Wake Forest for their Masters in Management, will it hurt me when I apply for an MBA?
Starting MSF. How's my resume looking for fall recruiting?
Starting MSF next month and just updated resume with internship exp. I used M&I format so I think the format/structure should be ok. Let me know what you guys think of the content and how competitive my resume is for entry-level positions. Not sure exactly what I want to do yet, but I'll take almost...
California MSF Programs
What are some good MSF programs in California that offer decent to good regional recruiting besides the typical UCLA/Berkeley/Stanford/USC/CMC? Any schools that will allow you to break into the finance industry as an analyst?
GMAT or GRE for MSF
Hey all, I'm planning on taking a graduate entrance in fall/early winter, and am unsure as to whether to take the GRE or GMAT (if it even matters). I want to pursue either an MsF (probably) or an MSFE (less likely). I won't have time between now and then to study effecitvely for both (I plan on...
MSF Comparison?
All, This seems like a question that would have already been answered but I've been perusing for a bit and can't find a relevant thread. Can anyone direct me to a website with a comparison and/or ranking of domestic (US) Masters of Finance/Masters of Science in Finance programs? Afaik US World...
Boston College MSF Avg Salary=75k, Avg GMAT=664...Why?
Why are the average starting salaries of BC MSF grads so high compared to other MSF programs (Villanova, Olin, Vanderbilt) with higher average gmat scores? BC MSF CLASS OF 2011 Salary Mean Salary: $74,502 Median Salary: $70,000 Salary Range: $45,000 to $120,000 MSF EMPLOYMENT 2009-2011 Industry...
Just lost internship opportunity. Any advice?
So I hustled pretty hard the last few months and got an ER internship at a decently reputable boutique. However, the firm required that the internship be unpaid and that I receive academic credit. I'm going to be entering a msf program this fall so I asked the school if I could receive credit and...
M.Sc. in Finance vs. FT recruiting
Hi guys! Kind of a dilemma here: I am currently in my final year at a German target school (though "target" does not mean the same as in the US over here) and have a non-BB M&A SA gig lined up. My final goal is to work for an elite boutique or a BB in Frankfurt. The problem: I basically have two...
MSF Advice - OSU vs. UMD vs. JHU vs. CWRU vs. Purdue
Hi Everyone, I am trying to decide a MS Finance program at one of the following schools to attend in this Fall. I think these schools are decent but not preeminent; however, could anyone please tell me which school might be a better choice in terms of its educational quality and general reputation...
MSF placement of a college vs. undergrad placement
I go to a top 20 semi target. our MSF placement is really good but apparently from what I read our undergrad placement is only a semi-target. I just got here so I don't know which companies are hiring next year but if a university has good job offers for their MSF students does that impact their...
MSF Advice - Tulane vs. Utah
Hey all, I am a 2011 graduate of a west coast private school, a very good school, but not elite. I have been admitted into many MSF programs, but have been able to narrow it down to Tulane University and the University of Utah. I have career aspirations to work on the west coast (Seattle, Bay Area,...
MSF placement in HK
Hey everyone, I have been a long time lurker on the site and right now am in need of some advice. I'm currently a junior at a semi target in Canada and just wanted to know which MFin/ MSF (not MFE) programs places decently in the HK from UK/ EU. I went on ANT's website and saw LSE places ppl in HK...
Specialized Masters Event NYC - Tonight - 6PM
Anyone interested in a MSF, MACC, Masters in Management, etc should check this out. Tonight at 6PM the SPGB group is holding an info session. All the major schools will be there with representatives and alumni looking to discuss various graduate programs. I am going to try and attend also. FORUM:...
What MSF programs should I aim for?
I graduated in 2011 with a 3.2 gpa....non-target but still a major university....interviewing everywhere but can't get a job...i used to what IB , now I think I want Equity Research or Management Consulting.....assuming research is my goal however, what programs should I look into? I'm confident I...
Is this acceptable behaviour from an MSF teacher?
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...
MSF/MAcc Conference/Meet and Greet
If anyone wants to network with adcoms and alumni from some of the best MSF schools, you should def check this out. It's free btw. msbusinessdegrees.com There's one in NYC on March 26th and another in DC on March 27th. One thing I do want to point out is that the round 3 deadlines for pretty much...
In need of MSF/MMS advice
I am a junior and an accounting and finance double major at a non-target with a 3.75 GPA. I will take the GMAT in May. I am still networking and trying to find an internship for this summer, but let us assume I am unable to, and the same happens with full time recruiting in the fall, at which point...
Houston Energy Trading: Which Degree?
I have 3 years of work experience developing real-time risk systems for commodities trading in Houston at a BB . BS in Computer Science and BA in Economics from UT Austin. Want to eventually become an energy trader in Houston. 3.95 GPA, 750 GMAT. I think an MSF program would give me time to do some...
MSF after age 30
Do you think that it's a good idea to pursue an MSF in the States outside of MIT or Princeton in place of an MBA if at the time of enrollment you're over age 30? My impression is that the recruitment would be tailored towards people with limited experience (analyst) and that you can't really...
Equity Research Associate Starting Salary in Nashville, TN
I am an MS Finance student at Vandy and I was wondering what kind of starting salary and bonus do equity research associates in the Nashville area get. I am looking at firms such as Thomson Research Group and Avondale Partners .
WUSTL vs. Vanderbilt MSF
Does anyone have any thoughts as to which program is better? They have similar admission statistics (Vanderbilt higher GPA, WUSTL higher GMAT) and similar placement stats. They have similar costs and place in similar areas. I have been admitted to both and need to make my decision in the next few...
Tulane vs. WUSTL
Hello everyone. I got admitted to Tulane's MFIN program, and am also considering WUSTL MSF program. Can any one comment on the quality and prestige of WUSTL vs. Tulane programs? I am not too worried about OCR IB placement or consulting etc... I subscribe to "you have to go and get it yourself,...
Vanderbilt MSF to Institutional Treasury Sales
I'm interested in perhaps doing the MSF at Vanderbilt for the sole purpose of becoming an Institutional Treasury Salesman. Right now, I have a Series 6 and 63 and plan to get the 7 and 65 soon. Could anyone who actually went to Vandy for their MSF sound off on their success stories in coming out of...
From Vandy MSF to Institutional Sales
I'm interested in perhaps doing the MSF at Vanderbilt for the sole purpose of becoming an Institutional Treasury Salesman. Right now, I have a Series 6 and 63 and plan to get the 7 and 65 soon. Could anyone who actually went to Vandy for their MSF sound off on their success stories in coming out of...
Business School and Trading
Is business school really the key to break into trading ? This has been popping into my head a lot lately, with the job market as it is today, more and more prospective monkeys have dropped the chase and picked up the books instead to realize their BSD dreams. Here on WSO, after the usual networking...
American University MSF
Does anybody know much about American University's MSF program. I was thinking about applying there and I just wanted to make sure that its a respectable school and program. Just from looking on their website and seeing that their class profile says the average GMAT is 690 believes me to think it is...
Specialized Programs in Graduate Business ** Online Chat Session** - 6PM & 9PM Tonight
http://www.msbusinessdegrees.com/events/spgb-onli… If you are interested in a specialized masters program, but couldn't make it to the events, come chat online with adcoms. I will be popping into different rooms myself.
MSF Degree (not a MSF vs MBA thread)
wanted to know ppls thought on getting only an MSF ... this is not a "which is better MSF vs MBA" type of question but rather if you got a MSF from a great program such as MIT. Princeton, LBS etc and had designations such as CFA , would that be sufficient to continue on your career to PM or MD or...
non-target MSF hopeful resume
Senior from a total non target (like not even ranked high in the state let alone nationally non-target). Have been busting my ass to get experience since I stopped playing soccer in college and have applied to a handful of masters programs. I know I should wait until I actually get accepted to all...
Reapplying to the same MSF program?
How would the adcom view an applicant that is reapplying to the same MSF program or to the same MSF program with a different, less competitive track? I scored 78/100 on their application process last time and was 2 points away from gaining admission. Nothing of relevance as far as work experience...
MSF program at Brandeis V/s Villanova university
I am interested in doing MSF from one of the two mentioned university and wish to pursue a career in corporate finance . Need more info on curriculum and placement opportunities at both universities... Which one is a better option Thanks in advance
The M.B.A. degree...becoming obsolete?
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....
Big four or MFE?
Sorry for the impending essay.... I've recently graduated from economics at a UK target uni. However due to illness during my degree I had to take time out, didn't do as well as I should have and didn't manage to get any relevant work experience/internships. I still ended up with a 2:1, but there's...
UMass Boston MS Finance
Has anyone ever heard of this program? It's an evening program, dirt cheap for in-state and only 2 semesters long. http://www.umb.edu/academics/cm/masters_programs/ msf /requirements4/ No information available online on placement. According to http://www.princetonreview.com/schools/business/B… the...
Claremont McKenna MSF Program Update
I received a nice little update on the Claremont McKenna MSF program. A lot of people ask me about it so I figured I would throw a heads up on this site. 2011 admission – 11% GPA – 3.62 GMAT – 729 GRE Quant – 770 % Women – 28% % International – 28%...
Should I add a math major?
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...
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