{"id":9381,"date":"2026-01-27T09:18:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/?p=9381"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:07:45","slug":"finance-mba-5-valuation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/finance-mba-5-valuation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance to MBA: Five Considerations for Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Finance-to-MBA-Five-Considerations-for-Applicants.png?ssl=1\" alt=\" style=\"width:246px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finance is one of the largest industries that business schools draw from. Here, I use the term \u201cfinance\u201d broadly, including corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, private equity, asset management, and other roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MBA admissions committees like candidates with experience in finance, as they generally have the quant skills needed to succeed academically. The flip side is that competition among finance professionals for a place at top MBA programs is stiff. You probably have several colleagues who are also applying to business schools, so ask yourself the following question: how can you stand out in the crowd and be a compelling candidate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize the odds that MBA programs will pick you over the person in the next cubicle, here are some things to focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/finance-mba-5-valuation-tips\/#1_your_scores\" >1.&nbsp;Your Scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/finance-mba-5-valuation-tips\/#2_your_story\" >2.&nbsp;Your Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/finance-mba-5-valuation-tips\/#3_your_reason\" >3.&nbsp;Your Reason<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/finance-mba-5-valuation-tips\/#4_your_skills\" >4.&nbsp;Your Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratusadmissionscounseling.com\/blog\/finance-mba-5-valuation-tips\/#5_your_strengths\" >5.&nbsp;Your Strengths<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_your_scores\"><\/span>1.&nbsp;Your Scores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most applicants are smart, so business schools need some sort of metric to determine who the \u201csmartest\u201d people are. And, rightly or wrongly, this frequently boils down to the GMAT or GRE. Business schools are genuinely indifferent about which test applicants take. Therefore, you should take the one that best resonates with you and matches your test-taking style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scores are important because schools want to be sure you can cut the mustard in the core and beyond, and they also don\u2019t want to accept anyone whose score could negatively impact their program\u2019s ranking. Generally, the average finance \u201cjockeys\u201d have GMAT\/GRE scores above the school\u2019s published average. This means you\u2019d better ace the exam\u2014which entails taking practice tests, enrolling in a course to sharpen your skills, perhaps getting a tutor to help you through the rough spots, and then possibly taking the actual test multiple times until you get your target score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_your_story\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;Your Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, this is the part of the application that you have the most direct control over. Use the essays to ensure that the admissions committee remembers you. Given that many finance folks have similar backgrounds and experiences, be prepared to tell a story in your essays that only YOU can tell. This means not a lot of discussion about that last deal you worked on, as it will be just like the last deal your neighbor worked on. Instead, share something unique that you did at work, such as starting an affinity group or a brown bag learning series, or about your background, college experiences, or something you do outside of work. Your experiences mentoring local high schoolers or organizing a monthly group to volunteer at your local food pantry, as well as any life-changing experiences, are all good fodder for a unique and potentially compelling and memorable essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_your_reason\"><\/span>3.&nbsp;Your Reason<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, many of the biggest banks and finance companies have moved away from requiring an MBA to progress in one\u2019s career. Given that you may be able to succeed without an MBA, it is important to explain why you need one\u2014and in a very specific way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you intend to return to a similar function after business school, what does your progression look like with an MBA versus without an MBA? Or maybe you are looking to change industry or function\u2014both&nbsp;good reasons to get an MBA. However,&nbsp;you have to explain why you need an MBA to progress in a similar role post-MBA or to make a career pivot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_your_skills\"><\/span>4.&nbsp;Your Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building off of your reason to get an MBA, you must be very clear about what skills you need to develop to be successful in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already a finance maven, don\u2019t say you want an MBA to study more finance. Why would you want to spend two years studying something you already know? That doesn\u2019t make sense for you or the business school. What additional skills do you need to reach your goals? Maybe you need to learn more about strategy or operations management. That is a more compelling answer. Of course, remember to include why you want to study strategy or ops and how gaining these additional skills will lead to success in your desired post-MBA role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_your_strengths\"><\/span>5.&nbsp;Your Strengths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools know that you will get a lot from their programs. Therefore, since you look a lot like many other candidates with a background in finance, it will be worthwhile to turn the equation around. Rather than telling them why you need business school, explain how you will be additive to the cohort. Show them what you can bring to business school and to your cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe your expertise in finance will allow you to support your number-phobic teammates. Or perhaps you can leverage your contacts to organize a finance trek for your peers to visit finance companies. Be willing to be a resource for others, as this can be compelling. Be humble, but don\u2019t be afraid to tout the skills and experiences you will bring and how you will add to the class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, a finance background has both pluses and minuses when it comes to MBA admissions. In some ways, it enhances your candidacy, as business schools know what they\u2019re getting from someone coming out of finance. In other ways, it diminishes your chances, as there are a lot of candidates who \u201clook\u201d like you, so you have to work hard to set yourself apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, though, that business schools are looking for people, not profiles. 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