2023-24 MSc Finance applicants + GMAT prep

Hi guys,

I thought I'd make this thread for MSc Finance (or similar) applicants in 2023-24 to connect and also a place for those doing the GMAT to discuss / study.

I'm a 2021 Maths grad (2:1, Southampton) working at a Fintech in London as a Business Analyst. Looking at applying to London based MSc Finance courses (definitely LSE, Imperial, UCL and then perhaps Cass/LBS) and planning on doing the GMAT at the start of Jan (so I can spend most of Christmas studying, but might do it sooner if prep goes well).

Do you think I could get in from Kent Accounting and Finance? I’m in year 13.

Hi guys,

I thought I'd make this thread for MSc Finance (or similar) applicants in 2023-24 to connect and also a place for those doing the GMAT to discuss / study.

I'm a 2021 Maths grad (2:1, Southampton) working at a Fintech in London as a Business Analyst. Looking at applying to London based MSc Finance courses (definitely LSE, Imperial, UCL and then perhaps Cass/LBS) and planning on doing the GMAT at the start of Jan (so I can spend most of Christmas studying, but might do it sooner if prep goes well).

Hello,

Thanks for starting this thread.

I think going forward we should follow the following structure;

- Current/Previous University:
- Current/Previous Course:
- Current/Previous Experience:
- Achieved/Expected Grade:
- Prospective Course:

If you've already applied can you share a timeline?

- Completed application (including references and supporting doc) on:
- Contacted for interview on (if any):
- Interview date (if any):
- Outcome date:

- Then follow up with GMAT related questions.

What do you think?

Sure I guess, I didn't plan on it being so formal but if that's the way people want to set it up then sure.

Current/Previous University: The University of Southampton
- Current/Previous Course: Mathematics BSc (graduated '21)
- Achieved/Expected Grade: 2:1 (graduated '21)
- Current/Previous Experience: Business Analyst at a hyper-growth Fintech, Sales Operations Analyst at another hyper-growth fintech.
- Prospective Course: MSc Finance

-Universities you’re applying to: UCL, LSE, Imperial, Cass/LBS maybe.

Haven't started the GMAT yet, but will be doing ASAP. If I could get it finished sooner rather than later, it'd be a real result. Not looking for a crazy score (700 or so and I'm happy).

Fair play, I only just started this week. Likewise, I would be aiming for 730+ to compensate for the lack of BSc maths.

What are your plans to study?

Hi all,

-Current University: Lancaster University (2023 graduation)
-Current Course: Economics
-Expected Grade: 1st Class
-Prospective Course: MSc Finance/MSc Finance & Accounting
-Other Universities I am applying to: Edinburgh, UCL, Warwick

If you've already applied can you share a timeline?

-Applied for MSc Finance & Accounting
-Completed application on: Submitted on 25/09/22 and received final reference on 30/09/22
-Contacted for interview on: 11/10/22
-Completed interview on: 15/10/22
-Outcome: TBC

Hi guys,

I thought I'd make this thread for MSc Finance (or similar) applicants in 2023-24 to connect and also a place for those doing the GMAT to discuss / study.

I'm a 2021 Maths grad (2:1, Southampton) working at a Fintech in London as a Business Analyst. Looking at applying to London based MSc Finance courses (definitely LSE, Imperial, UCL and then perhaps Cass/LBS) and planning on doing the GMAT at the start of Jan (so I can spend most of Christmas studying, but might do it sooner if prep goes well).

Hi,

Thanks for starting this thread. I'm considering MSc Finance and only recently started seriously looking into it so have some open questions and would appreciate any input. Seems like LSE and Imperial are pursued alot, but other than that, I'd appreciate any suggestions on good universities. I'm not too keen on pursuing a big name as long as the course content is good. I understand a good university is likely to offer better content and opportunities but just puting it out there. Funding is also a concern so any input on that would also be appreciated. I'll share the details I'm comfortable sharing below.

- Previous Course: Software Eng.
- Current Experience: Junior Dev
- Achieved Grade: First (2022)
- Prospective Course: MSc Finance

Questions:
- Do I need a GMAT since I have a first in a STEM qualification?
- What are some good universities in and out of the UK?

hi! has anyone applied for kcl msc banking and finance? any progress on your application so far? thank you