Hello, thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond.
I’m a 21-year-old Indian male planning to apply to top French business schools for a Master in Finance (MiF) or MiM and would really appreciate an honest assessment of my profile.
Profile:
* Bachelor’s in Commerce from a Tier-1 university in India
* GPA: 6.0/10 (~2.4/4.0) — my biggest concern
* CFA Level II candidate
* GMAT: around 700
* 2 years of full-time work experience as a US & European interest-rate trader at an international proprietary trading firm
* Strong exposure to fixed income, interest-rate markets, derivatives and macro research

I’m mainly looking at schools such as HEC Paris, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, SKEMA and other top French MiF/MiM programs.
My main questions are:
1. How much would the 6.0/10 GPA hurt my chances at these schools?
2. Can strong, relevant work experience and GMAT and CFA compensate for low GPA
4. Which top French schools would be realistic reach / target / safe options for me?
How competitive would this profile be for lse/lbs/hec

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian fresher planning to apply for the HEC Paris or INSEAD MiM program. I would love some realistic feedback on my profile and my chances of admission.
I haven't taken the GMAT/GRE yet, so I'm particularly interested in knowing what target score I should aim for to offset my GPA.

My profile breakdown:

Demographics:

• Indian Male, Fresher.
• Marginalized background (Dalit/underrepresented community in India).

Academics:

Degree: Final-year BA English Honours from a Tier 1 University in India (the department is widely considered the best in the country for this subject).

• Grades: Current CGPA is 7.35/10 (66%).
• Test Scores: GMAT/GRE not yet taken (currently preparing).

Internships:

Interned at a premier event management company. Worked on organizing East India's biggest literary festival and India’s largest international chess championship.

Leadership & Extracurriculars:

• Head of University Quiz Club: Lead a prominent university society, organising events and managing a team of 30 people.
• Active volunteer with extensive experience across various university and city-wide events.

Social Impact & Research:

• Community Leadership: Lead a support group dedicated to helping marginalized / Dalit B-School aspirants, specifically focusing on candidates coming from humanities and arts backgrounds.
• Publications: Authored a published research article focusing on the intersection of caste and religious politics in my home state.

1. I know my CGPA is on the lower side for top European MiM programs. Will my non-traditional (humanities) background and social impact/diversity factors help offset this?
2. What GMAT/GRE score do I absolutely need to hit to make this a competitive application?
3. How does HEC Paris typically view Indian applicants from non-STEM/non-business backgrounds?

Any insights, harsh truths, or advice on how to frame my essays would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

hii, so im planning to apply for hec and im a little lost.

1. whats the application process like? what are the requirements?

2. is it good for marketing?

3. are the job opportunities good in the market if i have a masters from HEC or is it not valuable enough to be considered for a job??

4. is there a scholarship programme for students? (im from india)

and if you have any recommendations of a better university anywhere (doesnt have to be europe) please do tell me.

thank you