Cass Business London Postgraduate Applications 2012/13

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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 :redface:

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Or are my chances zero for being accepted?

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

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 61

vinc10

Original post by Shadow88

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Or are my chances zero for being accepted?

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

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.

Reply 62

Shadow88

Original post by vinc10

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 :smile:

Reply 63

Shadow88

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

Reply 64

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 :smile:

hope i helped and good luck on your application :smile:

Reply 65

Shadow88

Original post by sneena

hope i helped and good luck on your application :smile:

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 :wink:

..Thank you

Reply 66

lightupthesky

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

Reply 67

ariesxxx

Original post by rollarcoaster

got an offer for banking and int finance. required first class though :frown:

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!

Reply 68

rollarcoaster

Original post by ariesxxx

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..

Reply 69

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.

Reply 70

asm3k

Original post by Shadow88

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

Reply 71

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.

Reply 72

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.

Reply 73

rangervoong

Original post by xozh

offer expired for me because the of deposit requirement.

Reply 74

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?

Reply 75

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 :smile:

Thks in advance :smile:

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Reply 76

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 :smile:

Reply 77

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 ?

Reply 78

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!

Reply 79

arathi

Original post by 7dna

How long does CASS take to decide ?

Its been 9 days since i applied. When i mailed them 2 days back they told me that my app will be taken for consideration probably by tomorrow.

And the anxiety is stil prevailing... Phew.. Dunno if i have to mail them again....

Am an international applicant from India.

hi , could you post your pofile.