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The Berkeley MFE: One Tough Program with Amazing Opportunities for Grads [Episode 279]

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[powerpress] The Scoop on Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) [Show Summary] Dr. Linda Kreitzman, Executive Director of the Master of Financial Engineering Program at UC Berkeley – Haas is passionate about the program. On today’s podcast Linda will take us through specific aspects of the program and what makes it unique, what it takes …

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How to Portray Experiences in Your Masters in Finance Essays

The ultimate guide for applying to MiF portray experience

Your professional experience probably isn’t all that different from that of other Master’s in Finance (MFin or MSF) applicants. And you worry it won’t stand out. Maybe you feel it’s not interesting or dramatic enough to captivate adcom readers. DON’T WORRY! Only you have your experience; in a sense, you are your experience. So, it …

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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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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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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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MIT Sloan Master in Finance: How to Get In! [Episode 231]

MIT Sloan Master of Finance Program Heidi Pickett

This week we are pleased to welcome Heidi Pickett, Director of the MIT Sloan Master of Finance Program. Heidi worked in financial services for 20 years before becoming Director of this program in 2011. She fills us in on what the program is looking for in an applicant, how to figure out if the program …

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College Students, Recent Grads Interested in Business: London is Calling! [Episode 180]

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Click here for an updated interview: Early Career Management and European MBA Programs with Jamie Wright [Episode 249] Over the last ten years we have seen a lot more options in graduate management education. I’ve highlighted some on previous shows like the recent shows we have had on the CEMS Masters in International Management or UVA’s …

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B-Schools That Rank for Landing Jobs in Investment Banking

schools that hire

When looking to fill investment banking positions, top firms tend to direct their searches towards cream of the crop universities. Here are the top b-schools you should be looking at to give yourself the best chance of getting hired after graduation, according to the latest eFinancialCareers findings. * For a complete list of the top …

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MIT Master in Finance – Is It the Right Fit for You (and Vice Versa)?

Practicality is the essence of MIT’s Master in Finance program. It’s just one year, as opposed to numerous MFin programs that are 1.5 to 2 years, and, as the website notes, it was developed “as a direct response to demand in the financial industry.” In spite of the short duration, the program offers flexibility to tailor …

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Princeton University Master in Finance: Is It Right for You, and Are You Right for Princeton?

Being amazing is just a qualification for the Princeton University Master in Finance program. But if you qualify, get admitted (about 30 out of 600 applicants do), and choose to attend (about 25 out of that 30), I believe you enter heaven.  • All your classmates are not just extremely bright and passionate about finance; …

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