Chances at m7 and how to improve : Ask mbaMission

Hello,

I am looking at my chances of getting into an M7 MBA and how I can improve them over time (I plan to apply in 2026/2027 for 2027 entry).

Profile:

- EU citizen (Eastern Europe)
- Russell Group Uni economics undergrad in the UK (think Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham) - First Class (74%; 4.0 GPA) >> Exchange in Australia (one year)
- Involvement as a treasurer in two societies during my undergrad + member of AKPsi
- Internships within Credit Analysis, Investment Banking at the largest bank in my country (in Eastern Europe) during undergrad
- FT work experience 1 year in ESG Research at one of the rating providers (think ISS, Morningstar) following undergrad degree - Top performer
- 750 GMAT (Q49,V42,IR6,AWA6)
- Currently doing an Master in Finance at a top EU uni (think Bocconi/HEC) until 2024 (with a full-ride merit scolarship) and with involvement in the Investment Management Club --> Expected to graduate cum laude (top 20% of class)
- Secured a 2023 summer internship in Equity Research (think Morgan Stanley/Goldman Sachs/JPMorgan) in London which I will try to convert for an FT offer.

Plan until MBA: try and secure the return offer, work for 3 years (potentially recruit for Hedge Funds/Asset Management funds in London) and then apply for the MBA. Try to involve in ECs more during my Full-Time experience. Plan is to apply in 2027 so I do not have to retake the GMAT (score received in Feb 2022).

Short-term goal: to recruit for Asset Management/Hedge Funds in the US.
Long-term goal: Start my own investment fund

Any tips on how to improve this profile until I apply as well?

Hi cda99,
You are very organized to be thinking so far ahead for your MBA application in 3 years' time! I think you're very much on the right track. Your GMAT is already competitive, and it looks like you will soon graduate near the top of your class in your graduate program.

It also looks like you are on your way to finding a career path in an area you are passionate about. That is key as business schools are industry-neutral. They like to put together a diverse class of students from various industries. What is important to them is that you are a top performer at your company - and hopefully you can show that through promotions or increasing responsibilities through the next 3 years.

As for extra-curriculars, it's a fantastic opportunity to show your leadership prowess, so be sure to find an organization (community, religious, arts, musical, nonprofit) you are passionate about and enjoy volunteering with!

As you pull your apps together, be sure to describe what motivates you to be passionate about your career goals. Why MBA? What specific skillset or knowledge are you seeking at business school that you are not learning on the job or did not learn at your Masters in Finance program?

If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

Sincerely,
Debbie

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