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please evaluate my profile MSF

by Struufke » Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:31 pm
Hi,

would love to get some feedback on my current profile for MSF applications (pre-experience).

Age: 24
School: No Name Dutch University
Academics: B.Sc. Finance & Control 3.38 CGPA (Converted from a 7.46/10)

Work Experience: - 3 month internship in China: CRM intern (Y&R / DDB / McCann
- 5 month internship in SEA: Business Plan for Joint Venture with Top 30 University
- 4 month internship in SEA: Capital Markets intern (CBRE / JLL / Colliers)
- 6 month internship in SEA: Wealth Management (not well known)

Certifications:
GMAT: 770
IELTS: 8.5
CAIA L1 / L2 (Certification upon completing the required work experience)
CFA L1 (enrolled for L2 in June 2017)
Extracurriculars: None worth mentioning

Speak 2 languages fluent (Dutch & English), and one conversational (German)
I do not have any Math certifications, nor do I have any experience with programming.

Targets:
Princeton MIF
LBS Master in Financial Analysis
HEC Paris Master in International Finance
MIT Master of Finance
IE Business School Master in Finance

My goal would be to do investment banking in HK/SG/SH, any recommendations on which schools generally place well for investment banking in general would be much appreciated. Also, I've heard that generally Western Universities place better than domestic universities in Asia, if you have any knowledge about this I'd love to know

Thank you very much in advance

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by paulsbodine » Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:49 am
Struufke,
Even given your GPA, you should be competitive at the 5 programs you mentioned, primarily because of your GMAT score, relevant experience, and Dutch background (not an 'oversubscribed' applicant pool :). LBS and MIT will probably give you your best shot at IB placement, with IE probably the least helpful there. As for Western vs. Asian programs, I agree that a globally well branded program such as LBS and MIT will probably trump Asian programs' placement at the Western banks. Feel free to send me your CV if you'd like additional feedback: [email protected].
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Struufke wrote:Hi,

would love to get some feedback on my current profile for MSF applications (pre-experience).

Age: 24
School: No Name Dutch University
Academics: B.Sc. Finance & Control 3.38 CGPA (Converted from a 7.46/10)

Work Experience: - 3 month internship in China: CRM intern (Y&R / DDB / McCann
- 5 month internship in SEA: Business Plan for Joint Venture with Top 30 University
- 4 month internship in SEA: Capital Markets intern (CBRE / JLL / Colliers)
- 6 month internship in SEA: Wealth Management (not well known)

Certifications:
GMAT: 770
IELTS: 8.5
CAIA L1 / L2 (Certification upon completing the required work experience)
CFA L1 (enrolled for L2 in June 2017)
Extracurriculars: None worth mentioning

Speak 2 languages fluent (Dutch & English), and one conversational (German)
I do not have any Math certifications, nor do I have any experience with programming.

Targets:
Princeton MIF
LBS Master in Financial Analysis
HEC Paris Master in International Finance
MIT Master of Finance
IE Business School Master in Finance

My goal would be to do investment banking in HK/SG/SH, any recommendations on which schools generally place well for investment banking in general would be much appreciated. Also, I've heard that generally Western Universities place better than domestic universities in Asia, if you have any knowledge about this I'd love to know

Thank you very much in advance
Paul Bodine
Author, "Great Applications for Business School," "Perfect Phrases for Business School Acceptance," "Perfect Phrases for Letters of Recommendation"
https://www.paulsbodine.com/
[email protected]
(858) 869-1959