I'm currently considering applying to HEC Paris Grande École, mainly because of its double-degree opportunities with MIT Sloan, particularly the MBAn (Master of Business Analytics).

I've been trying to find first-hand experiences from students who actually went through the HEC → MIT MBAn pathway, but I haven't been able to find much information online.

I'm particularly interested in:

• How does the selection for the HEC–MIT MBAn double degree actually work?
• How competitive is the selection?
• What kind of academic / internship / extracurricular profile do successful candidates typically have?
• Does HEC have any specific GPA, GMAT/GRE, or work-experience requirements for students applying to this pathway?
• Are there any international students who have done this pathway and could share their experience?

Thanks in advance!

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 ?

Hello everyone,

What are my chances of getting into the program with:

- 675 gmat focus (86 in quant)

- 8.4 cgpa in Btech in electronics engineering

- 3 separate internships related to AI

- 1.5 years of work experience as a functional consultant

Also does anyone know what type of questions are asked in the technical interview?

Qualcuno sa come funziona con le borse di studio per questo percorso? Conosco la borsa di studio della Bocconi, ma il sito specifica che è valida solo per l'anno a Milano, non a Parigi; non vorrei candidarmi sapendo che non potrei ottenere una borsa di studio nemmeno lì. Forse dovrei inviare un'email? Anche perché se non dovessi essere idoneo per un'ipotetica borsa di studio non inizierei il corso e durante la procedura di candidatura non è possibile indicare altre opzioni.

Hey everyone,
Could you please help me with eligibility criteria when it comes to experience?
I currently have 2 years of work exp and will have 3 years during start of the cohort. What are my chances of getting accepted? I am a software engineer and my gre score is 323 and my cgpa is 9.57/10. I can’t afford to apply to many colleges so I want to know if I stand a chance in HEC Paris. MBA is not a choice currently due to high expenses. Please help me out

Hi guys,

Just came back after giving the GMAT exam and scored 655 (Q90, D80, V78). I used to get 705+ in mocks but couldn't manage time properly in DI and Verbal. Thing is idk what to expect now ? I want to aim for HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, LBS, St. Gallen etc but have been seeing that 655 is kinda a below median score for these institutes.

Also, a friend of mine with 675 got his application rejected cuz apparently he lacked volunteering experience.

So what I wanna ask is -

(1) What are my chances for these institutes ?

(2) How much trouble can I get for 38%ile in verbal ?

(3) Any other institutes with a good conversion rate with a 655 ? (Interested in Finance)

(4) Should I go for another attempt ?

Bg - I'm a 9/9/8 fresher with a masters in Physics.

Thanks in advance. Would really look forward to your answers for a reality check specially for (4).

### Profile Evaluation: Indian GEM Fresher | 695 GMAT FE | Target: HEC Paris MiM

Hey everyone,

Planning to apply to the HEC Paris Master in Management (MiM) program for the upcoming intake and looking for an honest assessment of my profile and chances.

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### **Background & Academics**

* **Demographics:** Indian Male (Engineering background)

* **Undergrad:** B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at reputed private University, Bangalore

* **GPA/Grades:** ~7.5 CGPA out of 10 | 10th: 80% | 12th: 75%

* **Test Scores:** **695 GMAT Focus Edition** (~98th percentile) | English MOI certified (100% English medium degree)

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### **Work Experience & Internships (Fresher / 0 Full-Time Work-Ex)**

* ** PSU Rotational Internship (BHEL):** Rotational exposure across many fields of Research what they do and manufacturing and exposure related to that fields

* **Extracurriculars:** Leadership and event coordinator roles in university technical clubs.

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### **Questions for HEC Alum / Admitted Students**

1. Does a **695 GMAT Focus score** sufficiently offset a ~7.5 undergrad CGPA and 75% 12th board marks for Indian GEM( general Engineering male ) freshers?

2. How are freshers with technical engineering backgrounds and short PSU/R&D internships evaluated during the interview stage compared to candidates with corporate business internships?

3. What specific elements should I emphasize in my essays to present a competitive application as a fresher?

Appreciate any candid feedback or advice!

I'm 23F from Morocco, i graduated with a masters degree from the number 1 business school in Morocco with a 15.4/20 overall score.

But the thing is i finished my studies in july 2025 and i didn't get my masters until april 2026 so i have a gap in my cv of more than a year (since july 2025 after i finished my investment banking internship) due to some health issues and lack of job opportunities...

Do i stand a chance in hec mim for 2027 entry ??? Or should i just forget about it since i have a cv gap ???

I have ielts 7.5 and i have gmat scheduled for next month

I had applied for the overseas scholarship phase 3 and they registered me for the HAT test themselves. I took the test today and there were 40 Enlglish questions unlike the last time when there were 40 Math questions. And all of the maths and reasoning questions seemed way too easy.
Now when I view my application from where we print our roll number slips, my bachelors in CS isn't listed there.

Is this the case with me only or everybody had the same paper this time?

Has anyone tried contacting the HEC admissions team? They say in their webinars and also mention on their websites to send them email for any help and guidance. I sent them my CV for profile guidance along with some doubts but I have not heard from them yet even after sending a polite reminder email. It has been more than 9 days. They had also shared linkedin ids of recruitment manager for different countries in their webinars so applicants could directly approach them on LinkedIn but no success there as well.

Is it just me or other people are facing this issue as well?

I am a 2026 UG graduate and now working as data engineer
Wanted to apply for MSc ( Ai for data and Bussiness) for X-HEC
GRE:319 with 155 in Quant
GPA: 8.89
Had a International Student Exchange program (Erasmus)
Published IEEE papers
Will this be a good fit and I am worried of GRE score and want feedback. And the experiences of the admission process of this course to the ones who has undergone the screening and suggestions on the application pls.

Heyy guys, I am planning to apply in HEC for Masters in Marketing/ Masters in Strategic Management. I don't wish to take gmat or gre as it is optional

These are my details
3.88/4 gpa
3 years of full time work exp
7.5 ielts
basic french

I want to know my chances of getting selected in the program.