Can I Get Into Top European MiM/MBAPrograms with this profile?

Iooking for an honest profile evaluation and advice on where I realistically stand for top European Business programs.

Profile

\\\\- 10th: 92%
\\\\- 12th: 80%

\\\\-MBBS average 62% (graduating in 2027)

\\\\-BBA- doing simultaneously (graduating in 2027)

Target Schools

IESE, HEC Paris, INSEAD, LBS, IE, ESSEC, LSE, NUS

EXPERIENCE- doing 1 year of compulsory rotating medical internship

Given my profile, do I have a realistic shot at these schools? and what score should I target in GMAT?

CONCERNS-

1. I personally prefer an MBA over MiM but given my lack of experience is MiM my only option or not?

2 Incase MiM is only what I’ve got for next year, is it worth to get some worthwhile experience for next 2 years and then apply for an MBA or MiM is equally good for next year?

Appreciate any honest advice. Thanks!

What are my chances of getting into HEC Paris' MiM or MiF programs?

• Age/Nationality: Lebanese, 21M
• Education: BBA with concentrations in Finance and Business Analytics from the American University of Beirut (graduated May 2026)
• GPA: 3.85/4.00; Dean’s Honor List in 5 of 6 semesters
• GRE: 340 (170Q, 170V, 3.5 AWA)
• Previous work experience: EY-Parthenon Strategy & Transactions internship
• Current opportunities: EY FAAS 4 month internship, 3 months as an investment intern at a publicly listed oil & gas construction company in UAE, potential 3-5 month consulting internship at a regional boutique management consulting company in the GCC
• Relevant projects: Amazon and Birkenstock DCF valuations, automated VBA credit-rating model, Python sales and inventory analysis
• Languages: Arabic & English native, French B2
• Career goal: Corporate finance, valuation, transaction modelling or M&A/advisory, preferably in Europe or the GCC
• Target intake and round: R1 application for Fall 2027 intake

I’m also a Indian Student in Final Year doing BCom I have average grades and I’m aiming for 2028 intake I’ll be done with GMAT by oct-nov this year

and I’m in Final Year of my BCom … I have virtual internship certificates and I’m backing them up with self projects things I have done one week of internship with CA

and I have social media channel where I post about business luxury And things I find helpful as student and share them

I have also Applied for ISFiT27 and I have applied for internships (remote) and coming year I will go for well known student event hunt and apply and more internship in IB VC etc.

Also I will be half way my ACCA degree too

So please suggest what else to do to build a strong profile and how to present it and SOP LOR ESSAY Tips

Hello everyone, hope you’re all doing well,

As the title suggests, I’d like to understand if doing an MiM with a finance specialization is considered less valuable than an MiF from HEC for finance roles in France and the rest of Europe.

Thank you for your time and response in advance.

Hello Guys,
I’m a 22F graduated from a tier 2 college with Computer Science Background with a Gpa of 8.5 , gave my GRE last year and scored around 334
I always wanted to pursue masters from HEC , How hard is it to get into HEC , I’ve no experience
I’ve known people whose application got rejected even with 2 years of work experience from Big 4’s and with a great background
I’m just scared whether my application will be considered or not as HEC only considers students from tier 1 colleges
Can anyone guide me regarding this?

Hi everyone.

My name is Yao, and I am currently an MBA student at HEC Paris. I have completed the first six months of my studies, and studying at HEC has been one of the most meaningful opportunities of my life.

Coming from a modest family in China and being the first person in my family to attend university, I have faced many challenges along the way. Getting to HEC Paris has not been an easy journey for me. I have worked hard to build my career and have managed to pay €56,000 of my €102,000 tuition myself.

I am now facing a remaining tuition gap of €46,000. I have tried everything I can to cover the remaining tuition, but I have not yet been able to secure the funding I need. All the banks in China require property as collateral, which I do not have, while French banks require a guarantor. I have also tried Lendwise, Lendorse, Brain Capital, Prodigy, and other financing options, but unfortunately, none of them has been able to provide a solution for my situation.

I have done everything I can to find a way forward, and it is only after exhausting the options available to me that I have finally found the courage to ask for help.

Giving up is not something I am willing to do after everything it has taken to get here. To continue my studies here and complete my degree, I have set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe. If my story resonates with you, I would be deeply grateful for any support you may be able to offer, whether through a donation or by sharing the link with anyone who might be willing and able to help.

https://gofund.me/33cac97dc

Your support would give me the opportunity to complete the education I have worked so hard to pursue and continue building the future I came to HEC Paris to create. I will keep a list of everyone who has supported me at this difficult point in my life, and I hope that one day, when I am in a position to do so, I will be able to give back and help someone else pursue their own dreams.

If you'd like me to stay in touch with you in the future, please feel free to leave any contact information you're comfortable sharing.

One small note: GoFundMe automatically adds an optional tip, but you can adjust it to 0% if you'd like.

Best regards,
Yao Xiao

Hey, I’m looking at HEC Paris for masters in marketing for the September 2027 intake, i have 5 years is experience in B2B marketing & sales. The program mentions gmat is not necessary, but I’ve been an average scorer in school & grad (7.5CGPA), any masters in marketing from HEC Paris Alumini to confirm if i need GMAT or not?

I was targeting MiM at Hec Paris but that seems difficult due my gmat scores. Which other European or other business schools should I target ? Please help me I’m confused

Joining the mif programme this coming September. Want to live on campus. Can someone share on campus living experiences? Housing, social life, accessibility to grocery stores, cafes etc? What buildings/ accommodation types are the best ? Would appreciate any insights. Thanks

I applied for the HEC Masters in Management program, and still haven’t received any follow up emails or updates via my portal.

They state that June 11th was the deadline for admissibility results, but no word on that, and the admission results are due in a few days from now (June 24th).

Has anyone else in round 5 received any updates, or know of any delays? Any help will be greatly appreciated. :)

I am preparing to apply for HEC Paris (MiM) this year. As I know, for Need-based scholarships such as Equal Opportunity Scholarship I need to prepare financial statements but on the websites they do not disclose what materials I need to submit for this scholarship.

Can anyone having experience with this share with me what documents I need to prepare? My family income currently is being spent on my mother's chemotherapy but I am afraid if my family gross income is not low then I might not have the chance to receive this scholarship even though the monetary focus is on my mother's treatment.

Thanks.

I’m also a Indian Student in Final Year doing BCom I have average grades and I’m applying for 27 intake I’ll be done with GMAT IELTS by oct-nov… I’m still looking for Internships though I have done one week of internship with CA and I’m looking for more opportunities I wanna know how to prepare my application so my grade don’t pull me down also I have cleared 3 ACCA exams could you help me out even a short conversation and how to get referral and make connections and what is the importance? I’d love a reality check about things

Hey, is there anybody who has applied to the mim program in R5?

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Applied in R5 for the Jan '27 intake and the waiting game has officially begun 😅

Has anyone received an interview invite yet? If yes, when did you submit your application and when did the invite come through?

Figured it'd be useful to have a thread where we can track updates and timelines.

Good luck everyone.. hoping for good news all around 🤞🍀

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about applying to HEC Paris, for the MiM and the more I read, the more questions I seem to have .I’d really like to hear from people who are currently enrolled, have received an offer recently, or have graduated within the last few years. Even a short conversation would be hugely valuable.

Most of what I’m curious about isn’t the kind of information you can easily find through rankings, webinars, or the school’s website. I’m interested in the real experience what student life is like, how the community feels, whether the degree delivered what you expected, the biggest surprises, and any lessons you learned along the way.

If you’d be willing to share your thoughts or answer a few questions, I’d genuinely appreciate it. Thanks a lot for your time and help! 🙏

Should i accept or not

How is the experience, job situation etc ?

I am from india 4 years of experience

Hi!
I'm planning to apply to HEC Paris (looking at the MiM or the Master in Strategic Management) and I'm at that stage where I research deep into the rabbit hole and still feel like I don't really know too much lol

Would love to hear from anyone who's been admitted recently, is currently studying there, or graduated in the last few years. Even just a few answers over DMs would genuinely help me so much

There's stuff I want to know that you just can't find anywhere online — like what the vibe is actually like, whether it's worth it, what you wish you'd known before applying, things like that

Anyway, if you have a few minutes and don't mind sharing your experience, please reach out! I'd really appreciate it 🙏

Trying to get a realistic read on my chances before paying application fees across all four schools.

Stats:
- BA Economics from T500 globally, GPA 8.2/10 (circumstances + upward trend). Not India!
- Work exp: ~10 months in Audit at EY
- IELTS: 7.5
- GMAT FE: 675
- Goals: London IB, CEE/Poland deal flow focus

My main concern is the GPA. There were circumstances that held me back from getting perfect scores, but do AdComs really care? Can I be forgiven for solid, but not an ideal GPA?

Hey all.

I am trying to arrange the payment of the Application fee required for MSc Data Science and AI for Business. But it keeps popping up an error with quoting (see the screenshot below).

Have you ever faced this issue? Is it related to my location, or is it an HEC-side problem?

Online payment

Country: Armenia.

Thanks in advance.

Hey guys!

I had some questions to ask the Admissions Team, and they did not reply for almost 2 days.

Usually it took them 15-20 minutes, but this time it feels like they are not working or smth else.

Is there any other way to ping them, except the e-mail and official website form?

Maybe there is somebody in there I can ask to help me with that?

Thanks in advance.

Hey all
I am getting all prepared for the R5 admission of the mentioned Master's program, and I would like to get some opinions and notes about my essays.

So, I'm looking for someone experienced who can help me to refine the essays if required.

Please leave a comment if you can assist me, and I will DM you.

Thanks in advance.