Imperial College Msc Finance 2012-2013

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im interested in the msc finance programme and i applied in late nov. im from a UK uni ranked 20ish studying accounting and finance. currently attaining a mid 2.1 so im just wondering wat are the chances of getting in?

Reply 41

LSEfreak

Hey, was wondering how much you guys wrote for Imperial's MSc Finance personal statement? I dont think it states on their website.

Reply 42

Emo_Rhino

Original post by rollarcoaster

i applied around the same period as u. I have a feeling u r on the waiting list. at least you are not rejected yet but best to explore other opportunities too. I still think Work Experience > any Masters.

Reply 43

Emo_Rhino

Original post by LSEfreak

Hey, was wondering how much you guys wrote for Imperial's MSc Finance personal statement? I dont think it states on their website.

there is a word limit if I am not wrong. Can't recall the exact number though.

Reply 44

LSEfreak

Original post by Emo_Rhino

there is a word limit if I am not wrong. Can't recall the exact number though.

I think its like 1 page...not much space to write. Cant even thank them for reading my app. Is that important?

Reply 45

LSEfreak

Original post by rollarcoaster

Any relevant work experiences/finance societies? I currently have a 2:1 as well, but trying to lever on the fact that i have a summer analyst placement with a BB.

Reply 46

Emo_Rhino

Original post by LSEfreak

I think its like 1 page...not much space to write. Cant even thank them for reading my app. Is that important?

I don't think so. I would rather you write more quantitative stuff, programming (C++) stuff or finance related stuff about yourself.

Reply 47

LSEfreak

Original post by Emo_Rhino

I don't think so. I would rather you write more quantitative stuff, programming (C++) stuff or finance related stuff about yourself.

Alright, thanks!

Reply 48

fabianbs

I also applied for the course (5th december). Currently, I am studying a Business Information Systems BSc degree in Germany. Its a combination of computer science and business studies. I attended one course in linear algebra, statistics and calculus. I am also doing one of my specialisation modules in finance. Additionally I attended an economics and accounting course.

My grade is 1.1 (german grading system: 1 (best) - 5 (fail)) and I am the best student in my programme. So I think this should be an excellent first class equivalent. I also worked in software engineering and I am teaching groups of students in operations research as a tutor.

I was rejected by warwick just 2 days after my application, so I think they didn't like my degree or whatever. Now I am afraid that Imperial will not give me an offer either... baaah. I thought I have a strong background, but now I am a bit frustrated. Does anybody know whether there are students with a similar background at the course?

Reply 49

SonnyZH

Original post by Emo_Rhino

I don't think so. I would rather you write more quantitative stuff, programming (C++) stuff or finance related stuff about yourself.

Hi, I'm an undergraduate currently, but really interested in this program. What is your academic/professional background? Have you received any other offers for MSc programs? Have you taken a year out to apply or directly after finishing bachelor's?

Cheers.

Reply 50

rollarcoaster

Original post by LSEfreak

Any relevant work experiences/finance societies? I currently have a 2:1 as well, but trying to lever on the fact that i have a summer analyst placement with a BB.

Had an internship at Bank of China last summer. Does being a resident tutor, society vice president and international student ambassador help?

Reply 51

LSEfreak

Original post by rollarcoaster

Had an internship at Bank of China last summer. Does being a resident tutor, society vice president and international student ambassador help?

Yea def does. When are you planning on applying?

Reply 52

LSEfreak

Original post by rollarcoaster

Had an internship at Bank of China last summer. Does being a resident tutor, society vice president and international student ambassador help?

Just saw u applied in late nov.

Reply 53

Emo_Rhino

Original post by SonnyZH

i have 2 years of working exp.... LSE and LBS have not gotten back to me yet.

but seriously guys, dun worry too much if you cannot get a Masters. Get a job first and see the world. It will really change your perspective. Relevant Work experience>any Masters.

With a mature mindset and really knowing what interests you after working, you can then take a Masters to change your career. Thats what I am doing now, hoping to move on to another area in Finance after graduation from Imperial.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 54

LSEfreak

Original post by Emo_Rhino

I think in this climate, its a lottttttt harder to get a job than get a MSc

Reply 55

beadyeye

Original post by LSEfreak

I think in this climate, its a lottttttt harder to get a job than get a MSc

i'm not sure about this. i managed to get several interviews this year, but i hear there are extremely few vacancies available and they reject ppl very often

Reply 56

LSEfreak

Original post by beadyeye

i'm not sure about this. i managed to get several interviews this year, but i hear there are extremely few vacancies available and they reject ppl very often

Interview is not a job. Its not close to a job. But again, im kinda referring from a non EU students perspective. No 2nd EU language, pretty hard to break into IBD. Something you can not control. Grades etc you can.

Reply 57

beadyeye

i am a non-EU student. and i got to the AC stage but got cut there. i think i had a shot but i'm not good enough say professionally or i just suck at interviews.

Reply 58

LSEfreak

Original post by beadyeye

i am a non-EU student. and i got to the AC stage but got cut there. i think i had a shot but i'm not good enough say professionally or i just suck at interviews.