Ms. Fin

[ajestes]

Hello,

I go to a very good university (top 10 value college nationally).I am getting a BS in Economics with minors in Business and Stats. My GPA, however, is horrible. Likely to end up a little above a 3.0.

 

A counter to the GPA is the entrepreneur in me. I have started a business, made money, recruited 6 people to join, etc.

I also know several programming languages (Python, PHP, R) and a documentation language (LaTex).

 

I am curious as to what options you think I have when it comes to a MsFin program.

I am also wondering whether going for a CFA L1 or CAIA L1 (I am extremely interested in alternative investments) would be a better investment than taking BS classes to improve the GPA?

Thanks

 

[Admissions Advice Online]

You will have a very very hard time getting into any top MFIN program with a GPA just above 3.0 irregardless of what university you currently attend. More specifically, if your math and higher level calculus scores are lacking you will almost certainly be rejected. To give yourself the best chances, you should absolutely take additional courses and if possible make sure that they are math /comp sci related and ensure that you earn all A's. -Admissions Advice Online 

Edited February 6, 2014 by Admissions Advice Online