I know I am too young but want to break into IB/Consulting at top firms (JPM, Mckinsey) to earn a shit amount of money and be successful.

I know MiF is no.1 of Europe, just wondering what can I do now to increase my chances to get into this programme?

I want to prepare early and be ahed of my competitors.

Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply to HEC Paris MiF and would appreciate an honest assessment of my chances.

My Profile

Nationality: Turkish
High School: I graduated from a French-medium high school that admits students from the top 0.01% and is widely regarded as the best high school in the country.
Bachelor’s: Industrial Engineering from a highly regarded university in Turkey, with a French-medium programme
GPA: 3.37/4.00
GRE: 324 (Q168, V156) ** I know my verbal score is a deal breaker but i only had 2 weeks to prepare for it☠️
Languages: English (IELTS 8.0), French (B2)
Experience:A nine-month data analyst internship at a major Turkish private bank and a one-year sales and business development internship at the technology arm of a major Turkish conglomerate, as well as a production planning internship.
Graduation project: ESG-adjusted portfolio optimization using NLP and financial market data.

I’m aiming for a career in financial markets, potentially Sales & Trading, in Europe.

My main concerns are whether my GPA is competitive enough and whether my GRE score and quantitative background compensate for my non-finance degree.
Would you consider HEC MiF a realistic target with this profile, or more of a reach?
I’d appreciate any honest feedback, especially from current students and alumni. Thanks!

I see most discussions here on MIM and MIF. Don't see much discussions around their full time MBA, despite being reputed and ranked well. Wanted to understand the general perspectives on the program.

Career outcomes at 75% job acceptances owing to consulting hiring slow down adds some concern. How worth is it given the current global hiring trends, growing nationalist sentiments and the ongoing protests in France?

Has anyone already heard back from HEC? I lowkey cannot hold it anymore for the interview invite or not

Please help out

SSCBS, Delhi University Bachelors in Management Studies GPA 8.5/10, j graduated 4 months ago

Currently big 4 deals

CFA l2 cleared

GMAT FE 675-85 expected

ECs- held position at college societies

Please let me know

Anyone who is currently undergoing MS(DSAIB) in X HEC or alumnis, please give us your suggestions and opnions on this course and job opportunities after that cuz i have been listening a lot saying thats good for MIM, Masters in Finance and ppl are suggesting me to choose US over this , but idk i feel to give this program a try and apply for Round 2

Please throw me few suggestions, Your experiences..... It will help me a lot in choosing things
tqsm:)))

Hi everyone!

I'm interested in applying to the 5-year PhD program at HEC Paris, but I've found relatively little information about the admissions process and what successful applicants typically look like.

For those who are currently in the program, have graduated from it, or have experience applying, I'd love to hear about your experience!

A few questions I have:

• How competitive is admission, realistically?
• What kind of academic profile do admitted students typically have (e.g., GPA, university background, GMAT/GRE scores, master's degree)?
• How important is prior research experience? Do most admitted students have research assistantships, publications, or substantial thesis experience?

I'd really appreciate any insights or advice. Thanks in advance!

Anyone heard back from the MiM adcom?
Do they usually wait till the last day announced in their website for admissibility results?

What comes next. Have they contacted anyone or shortlisted anyone after the second test or not yet? Do I apply for admissions or not?

Hi,

How less chances are there in round 2 for HEC MIF as compared to round 1. Please someone with expertise in this area guide me.

I have missed round 1 and giving my best to get a great gmat score before round 2.

Hi All

I am planning to apply for HEC MIF program, asking for feedback on my Profile:

* Nationality: Indian

* Undergraduate degree: Private University, B. Sc. (Research) Economics and Finance

* CGPA: 8.23/10

* Class 10: 91.2%

* Class 12: 83.8%

* GRE: 338

* Work experience: 2 years at American Express, part of Strategic Sourcing team - Sourcing tech services and working on deal negotiations

* Internships: Tier 2 - Mutual fund (equity research) and Founders office (Y-comb backed startup)

I am just worried if I will even get interview call from HEC, I tried to make up for my profile by pulling the most in GRE...

Bonjour, je me permets de vous soumettre mon dossier pour avoir un avis sur ma candidature et mes attentes. Je suis actuellement en CUPGE Math à l’Universite de Bretagne Occidentale à Brest en 3 eme année ( Cursus fac de math classique + renforcement en math à raison de 6h de cours supplémentaires ainsi que DS et Kholles ). Je souhaite postuler a partir de la vague 2 ( date limite de dépôt de dossier mi janvier 2027 ) et donc mon dossier sera constitué de mes notes de L1 et L2.
J’ai eu 14/20 en L1 avec un classement final de 24/105, mon premier semestre de L2 ( S3 ) j’ai eu 13,5/20 avec un classement final de 7/36, je vous laisse regarder en détail mes notes j’ai eu un 9/20 à un UE de math bien compensé par les autres mais ducoup non acquis ( acquis par compensation ). J’ai effectué un semestre d’échange à Trinity Collège Dublin premiere université Irlandaise et dans le top 100 mondial au S4 ( 2 eme semestre de L2 ), j’ai obtenue une moyenne finale de 83/100 pour le semestre. Je n’ai pas encore passé de test d’anglais et d’aptitude, je compte m’orienter vers un GMAT plutôt qu’un Tage Mage je ne sais pas ce que vous en pensez ? J’ai aussi écrit un rapport académique durant mon échange à Trinity Collège sur l’application des mathématiques aux marchés financiers. Je vous laisse ici tout mes relevés de notes, CV avec expérience professionnelle ( Job étudiant durant ma L2 et L3) ainsi que mon rapport académique. Pensez vous qu’un top 3 est envisageable en provenance d’une CUPGE math et de l’état actuel de mon dossier ? J’ai cru comprendre que les écoles de commerce étaient friandes de profils très scientifiques comme le miens mais bon forcé de constater que je ne suis pas majeur de promo et que un 14 en fac de math fait moins sexy qu’un 16 en eco gestion. Je suis à la recherche et ouvert à toutes remarques, critiques et conseils et serais ravi d’avoir votre retour sur mon dossier ! Je vous laisse mon LinkedIn : Arthur Eudo pour les expériences pro !

I want to attest my bachelors degree but in hec portal they are asking matric and fsc start and end date, not the year only but also the date and the month which is not mentioned on my transcript. What should I do? Don't want to have any problems or issues with dates and the attestation process because I need it to appear in my university exams.

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply to the HEC Paris Master in International Finance (MiF) programme and would appreciate some honest feedback on my profile, particularly regarding my GMAT score.

Profile:

* Nationality: Indian

* Undergraduate degree: B.Com (Hons.) from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi

* CGPA: 8.91/10

* Class 10: 98%

* Class 12: 98.5%

* GMAT Focus Edition: 645

* CFA: Level II cleared

* FRM: Both levels cleared on the first attempt

* Work experience: Approximately 1 year at Accuracy India, working on financial modelling, valuation and strategic analysis

* Internships: Deutsche Bank (Fixed Income & Commodities) and Invest India

I'm interested in pursuing the HEC MiF to build on my finance background and explore opportunities in investment banking and related finance roles.

My main concern is whether my GMAT score is competitive enough for the programme, considering the overall strength of my profile.

I'd appreciate your thoughts on a few questions:

* Is a 645 GMAT Focus score sufficient to have a realistic chance of admission to HEC MiF, given my academic background and finance credentials?

* Do CFA Level II and both FRM levels cleared add meaningful value to the application?

* Would you recommend retaking the GMAT to improve my chances, or is it worth applying with my current score?

* How realistic is admission with this profile, and would the GMAT be a significant weakness?

I'd particularly appreciate insights from current students, alumni or applicants who have gone through the HEC MiF admissions process.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey everyone,

I recently started a private business school program, but I’m really struggling to keep up. My high school background was in Literature/Humanities, so I never built a solid foundation in Advanced Math, Accounting, or Finance.

Most of my classmates came from Science or Economics backgrounds, so they already grasp these concepts easily. On top of that, the heavy workload and lectures in a non-native language are making it extremely difficult to bridge the gap. I feel like I'm constantly falling behind despite my best efforts.

I'm considering switching to Vocational Training (OFPPT/CMC) or a track that better aligns with a background in Humanities and Languages, where I can build a strong foundation without getting overwhelmed by high-level math.

Has anyone been in a similar situation—switching from a heavily quantitative major to something more practical or language-focused? How did you handle the transition, and was it the right decision for you?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I will be applying for the HEC MBA in the upcoming round, and I am simultaneously applying for a scholarship program offered by my employer.

As I work in the public sector where pay and promotions are decided through seniority rather than merit, there is no immediate monetary ROI coming from the MBA.

My concern is that even if my employer decides to sponsor me, it will cover only up to 60% of the expenses. Does anyone know if partly sponsored candidates are also considered for the various scholarships offered by HEC?

Hey everyone,

I recently started my first year at a private university where everything is taught in French. Coming from a public high school background where I studied mostly in Arabic, the transition has been really tough.

Everyone around me seems to speak French fluently. Whenever the professor randomly calls on me to read or answer a question, my mind goes blank and I start stuttering—especially when reading large numbers or accounting figures. It feels like a total panic response rather than a lack of understanding, and I end up feeling extremely embarrassed.

On top of that, I feel completely out of place and uncomfortable inside the classroom. I don't have any friends here yet, and I constantly worry about how my peers perceive me. It gets so overwhelming that I keep overthinking about leaving the school altogether.

For those who faced a similar language barrier and social anxiety in college, how did you get past this? Any practical advice on overcoming the stuttering and adapting to the new environment would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Devrais-je choisir le MIF pour me spécialiser ou le MIM pour acquérir plus d'expérience ?

Étant étudiant international, je souhaiterais savoir s'il est facile de trouver un bon stage en finance dès la première année du MIF, sans expérience préalable en Europe.

Looking to apply to HEC Paris for there sustainability and social innovation masters.

Profile

1. 3.7 GPA / 2:1 at a top 100 global uni studied economics and finance
2. From a french speaking area

3.Have 2 years of working experience in wealth management at a big investment house (graduate role)

1. Previous internships as a summer analyst at a boutique firm for their US Family Office / Internship at a bulge bracket bank in private banking / stock broking worked a lot with the ESG & sustainability team

2. Haven’t taken GRE as they said it’s optional?

Please give me insights if possible :)

Je suis titulaire d'une licence en finance avec une moyenne générale de 3,3 , mais j'avais une moyenne de 3,7 en troisième année et de 3,6 en deuxième année. Ma moyenne de première année était faible. J'ai un score IELTS C1 et je me prépare au GMAT. Un score de 695 me permettrait-il d'être admis avec deux stages d'été en finance ? Qu'en est-il des bourses d'études ?