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Distinguishing Yourself as a Masters in Finance Applicant

The ultimate guide for applying to MiF programs tips to stand out

You’re qualified for a Master’s in Finance (MFin or MSF) program. Great. But that’s only the starting point. Given how competitive MFin programs are, most people they reject are qualified – often highly qualified. Given these circumstances, distinguishing yourself is essential. Yet many applicants are similar in various ways. If you do not have a …

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Schwarzman Scholars: For Global Leaders Interested in China [Episode 267]

Dr. Rob Garris Schwarzman Scholars

[powerpress] Gaining Leadership Skills & In-Depth Knowledge of China through the Schwarzman Scholars’ Program [Show Summary] Dr. Rob Garris, Global Director of Admissions for the Schwarzman Scholars Program, discusses the Schwarzman Scholars’ program and admissions policies. Through the program, participants from around the world earn a Masters in Global Affairs at Tsingua University in Beijing. The …

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Know Your Career Goals for Your Masters in Finance Application

Th ultimate guide for applying to MiF programs career goals

Whether you’re applying to an early career Masters in Finance program (MFin or MSF) or one for experienced finance professionals, you’ll be writing a goals essay. It may be 100 words or 750, or anything in between – but I haven’t yet seen a Masters in Finance application that doesn’t ask for goals. Make your …

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U.S. News Rankings: Everything I Ever Wanted to Know (But was Afraid to Ask) [Episode 265]

US News Anne McGrath Bob Morse blog

[powerpress] U.S. News Answers All Your Rankings Questions [Summary] Normally, when U.S.-based applicants talk about “the top programs,” especially when they refer to the top X, as in the top 10 or the top 20, they are referring to U.S. News Rankings, the granddaddy of educational rankings. Today we’ll hear from U.S. News Executive Editor, …

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How Your Undergrad GPA & Test Scores Affect Your Masters in Finance Application

The ultimate guide for applying to MiF programs your GPA and test scores

Your undergrad GPA and GMAT or GRE score are pillars of your Masters in Finance (MFin or MSF) application. What can you do to integrate these elements – whether high, average, or low – effectively in your application? Follow these 4 steps to evaluate your scores for your Masters in Finance application. 1. Understand How …

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How to Get Accepted to Masters in Finance Programs

The ultimate guide for applying to Masters in Finance programs

You know what you want: a Master’s in Finance (MFin, also sometimes MSF). That goal raises questions, perhaps the most important one being: What does the Master’s in Finance adcom want to see in you, the applicant? And that leads to two additional critical, practical questions: • How do you determine what MFin programs are …

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Johns Hopkins Postbac Programs: An Interview with the Director [Episode 264]

Alex Tan Director Post Bac Johns Hopkins blog

[powerpress] About the Johns Hopkins University Postbac Program [Show Summary] For many future doctors, the simple step between college and medical school is not so clear cut. For various reasons, some sudents will choose to attend a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program to help boost their skills and experiences and to help them get into medical school. …

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Should You Apply to a Safety School?

Should you apply to a safety school

Many applicants who are targeting top ranked programs wonder if they should consider adding a lower-ranked school to their list as a “safety school.” Should you? And is there such a thing? What is a safety school? A safety school is one where you are highly competitive, that is strong in your area of interest, …

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MIT Sloan EMBA and Sloan Fellows Programs: Move from Success to Significance [Episode 263]

Johanna Hising DiFabio Dir MIT EMBA blog

[powerpress] MIT Sloan Executive Education [Show Summary] Today we’re going to look at executive MBA program options: MIT Sloan’s executive MBA program, which is relatively new, but more typical in structure; MIT’s part-time MBA program; and the MIT Sloan Fellows program, a full-time immersive executive MBA program. We are going to learn about them from …

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How to Write the Qualifications Summary for Your Resume

How to write the qualifications summary for your resume

The Qualifications Summary section of the resume is, in theory, the first section of the resume that the admissions reviewer will read: it sits at the very top of the resume after the applicant’s name and contact details, exactly where the eye is naturally drawn. However, if it is a bulky paragraph filled with ambiguity or …

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Society of Women Engineers: The Community for Women in Engineering [Episode 262]

Karen Horting Society of Women Engineers blog

[powerpress] Summary The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is 40,000+ members strong worldwide, and provides a sense of community to women who may feel isolated in their engineering studies or career due to a lack of gender diversity. Karen Horting is the Executive Director & CEO of the organization, and shares a lot of great …

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Stand Out or Fit In? 4 Application Strategies to Help You Do Both

Stand out or fit in application strategy tips

It can be confusing: Half of the advice you read urges you to stand out in your application, while the other half advises you to explain how you’ll fit in. So which is it? Should you stand out or fit in? The answer, unsurprisingly, is BOTH. You need to show your distinction and demonstrate fit …

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