[Shadow88]

Hello everyone

I would like to ask a question about my chances in being accepted to the msc investment management program at cass. When i apply next turn i will have a bsc in economics and hopefully a bsc in statistics.

Could i be accepted if i get a gmat score between 680 and 730, with 2 good academic references+some extra math courses...BUT..here is the huge downside....with a grade average below 2.2?
Or are my chances zero for being accepted?

I would be really thankfull to those that take their time to answer me

[vinc10]

(Original post by Shadow88)
Hello everyone

I would like to ask a question about my chances in being accepted to the msc investment management program at cass. When i apply next turn i will have a bsc in economics and hopefully a bsc in statistics.

Could i be accepted if i get a gmat score between 680 and 730, with 2 good academic references+some extra math courses...BUT..here is the huge downside....with a grade average below 2.2?
Or are my chances zero for being accepted?

I would be really thankfull to those that take their time to answer me

It's not hard to get an offer for the course. Those I knew who applied to Cass all got an offer. What do you mean by grade average below 2.2? Does that mean a 3rd? I would say you still stand a good chance if you have a high/mid 2.2 and some decent extra curricular activities/internships. But if it's a 3rd (even it's marginally fall short of 2.2) it seems not too convincing. You can try to explain the reason why you get a poor average in your personal statement if you can.

[Shadow88]

(Original post by vinc10)
It's not hard to get an offer for the course. Those I knew who applied to Cass all got an offer. What do you mean by grade average below 2.2? Does that mean a 3rd? I would say you still stand a good chance if you have a high/mid 2.2 and some decent extra curricular activities/internships. But if it's a 3rd (even it's marginally fall short of 2.2) it seems not too convincing. You can try to explain the reason why you get a poor average in your personal statement if you can.

Yes, its below 2.2, so i guess my chances are very very slim. Well, im gonna give it a try at least. Maybe my chances will increase a little, if i get a very high gmat and a really good personal statement.

Thank you for taking time to answer me

[Shadow88]

But how about a high gmat in the range between 720-740?
Will it make any difference?

[sneena]

(Original post by Shadow88)
But how about a high gmat in the range between 720-740?
Will it make any difference?

if you have a good gmat score, and a very good personal statement, i am sure your marks won't matter much. As far as I understood, they want to make sure you are a good package for a specialist masters programme. I suggest you work on an exceptional personal statement and a good gmat score. Then nothing else will stop you. many people have been rejected for a bad personal statement despite their awesome academic results. So, personal statement goes a long way, do not underestimate that

hope i helped and good luck on your application

[Shadow88]

(Original post by sneena)
if you have a good gmat score, and a very good personal statement, i am sure your marks won't matter much. As far as I understood, they want to make sure you are a good package for a specialist masters programme. I suggest you work on an exceptional personal statement and a good gmat score. Then nothing else will stop you. many people have been rejected for a bad personal statement despite their awesome academic results. So, personal statement goes a long way, do not underestimate that

hope i helped and good luck on your application

Thank you very much for your response, i will make sure i have a high gmat and a very good personal statement. You brought back some hope for me ..Thank you

[lightupthesky]

hey guys I was wondering would it be possible to switch programmes from MSc Investment Management to MSc Finance?

[ariesxxx]

(Original post by rollarcoaster)
got an offer for banking and int finance. required first class though

hi, i am also interested in the MSc Banking and Intl Fin. When you said, required first class, does it mean that everyone w/o first class might have lower chances. I will graduate next yr with a 2:1 in business admin.

thanks!

[rollarcoaster]

(Original post by ariesxxx)
hi, i am also interested in the MSc Banking and Intl Fin. When you said, required first class, does it mean that everyone w/o first class might have lower chances. I will graduate next yr with a 2:1 in business admin.

thanks!

i reckon you ll get an offer if u get at least a 2.1 but the offer maybe a first. depending on the school your from. but then again if u dont meet it thats another story..

[asm3k]

(Original post by lightupthesky)
hey guys I was wondering would it be possible to switch programmes from MSc Investment Management to MSc Finance?

It is quite easy to switch as far as I know both before and when you first start the academic year although this year most people moved the other way.

[asm3k]

(Original post by Shadow88)
Yes, its below 2.2, so i guess my chances are very very slim. Well, im gonna give it a try at least. Maybe my chances will increase a little, if i get a very high gmat and a really good personal statement.

Thank you for taking time to answer me

I'm afraid it is very unlikely you will get acccepted with less than a 2.1.

[Shadow88]

(Original post by asm3k)
I'm afraid it is very unlikely you will get acccepted with less than a 2.1.

ohh, are you very sure of this. Not even with a gmat score between 710-730? And 2 very good references from my current university. I will also have a bsc in economics and one in statistics.

[xozh]

Hi guys,

Anyone holding on or already accepted an offer for either the MSc Quantitative Finance program or MSc Financial Mathematics program for 2012/2013 entry?

I am currently contemplating if I should accept my FM offer. Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[rangervoong]

(Original post by xozh)
Hi guys,

Anyone holding on or already accepted an offer for either the MSc Quantitative Finance program or MSc Financial Mathematics program for 2012/2013 entry?

I am currently contemplating if I should accept my FM offer. Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

offer expired for me because the of deposit requirement.

[pgw]

(Original post by asm3k)
It is quite easy to switch as far as I know both before and when you first start the academic year although this year most people moved the other way.

What course are you doing at cass?

[okigen]

Hi guys,

I'm going for the Msc Banking & International Finance. It seems almost everyone here is talking about the Ms Investment/Ms Finance and IBs, but investment was not my passion so I didn't apply. My goal is to work for commercial banks, preferably in risk management departments.

Just out of curiosity, how do people/employers see this program? Of course I won't drop out even if it's unpopular, but I'm just trying to have a realistic view of my career prospects (in places like Europe, Singapore or Hongkong) so that I could be prepared

Thks in advance

[tjut_faranissa]

Hi Guys!

I applied to Cass for the new Msc in Corporate Finance for 2012-13 and got accepted. Anyone else joining Cass 2012-13 batch for this course?

Cheers

[phoebepham]

(Original post by brfcmaniac)
Just got an offer for MSc Insurance and Risk Management. Think i'll accept it. Anyone else applied/applying for this?

Can I ask what is ur offer and how long it takes for them to reply ?

[pk3]

Hi guys,

I got accepted into the MSc in Mathematical Trading & Finance! Has anyone here experience he/she can share about the course? Thanks!