Background:

*International student, female applicant

*MSc in Finance, Russell Group UK university (2021) GPA 3.5

*BSc in Business Management (non-target EU school) (GPA 3.5) + 3 exchange semesters (2 in Europe, 1 in Asia)

*Work: ~5 years combined in 40ppl fintech (EA to CEO in London) and investment banking (NYC boutique 12ppl IB)

*14-month career break (travel, family, personal development)

*Plan: 6-month stint at a Central European consulting firm before MBA

*Certifications: FINRA SIE, 7, 63, 79

*Goal: return to NYC from Europe, pivot into fintech strategic finance or corporate development

**GMAT is not required for this program, so I don’t plan to take it, but I would if it significantly increased my scholarship chances.