What is the GMAT score required for LSE MFin?

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Hema A · Accepted Answer

The GMAT score required for LSE MSc Finance is typically on the higher side. Most admitted students fall in the 680&ndash;730 range on the old scale, which translates roughly to 645&ndash;675 on the GMAT Focus Edition. For Indian applicants, aiming for the upper end of this range is safer because of the intense competition from strong academic profiles.
A solid GMAT isn&rsquo;t the only factor, though. LSE looks closely at quant-heavy academics and internships. Students with 8+ CGPA from IIT, DU, or SRCC and internships in IB, consulting, or Big 4 often stand out even with scores in the lower 600s. With no work experience, a higher GMAT Focus score is almost essential. Some applicants also balance a mid-600s score with CFA exams or strong research exposure.

T Mehta · Answer

The tricky part about LSE MSc Finance admissions is that there isn&rsquo;t a fixed GMAT cutoff, yet the competition makes it feel like there is one.

Most successful applicants score around 700+ on the old GMAT, which is roughly 655+ on the Focus Edition.
Fresh grads from India with little work experience usually need higher scores, while those with CFA Level II or strong internships may get in with slightly lower numbers.
LSE pays a lot of attention to math-heavy coursework. Applicants with top grades in econometrics, statistics, or engineering sometimes get accepted with mid-600s, because their academic preparation speaks louder than the test score.
GRE is also accepted, and strong quant percentiles there can balance an average GMAT. Several Indian admits have gone this route in recent intakes.

So while there&rsquo;s no official minimum, targeting a GMAT Focus score around 665&ndash;675 makes the application more competitive, especially for Indian students.
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B.K Sharma · Answer

For LSE MFin, a competitive GMAT score usually falls between 680 and 730 on the old scale, which translates to about 645&ndash;675 on the GMAT Focus Edition. For Indian applicants, it&rsquo;s better to target the upper end of that range because the applicant pool is dense with strong quant profiles. The admissions team wants to see evidence you can handle the technical coursework, but the score isn&rsquo;t the only factor. Relevant internships, a solid undergrad GPA, and strong references often tip the balance when candidates are bunched together in the same score range.
One thing not many talk about is timing,  applying in earlier rounds with a strong GMAT can boost chances, since later rounds tend to be crowded with equally high-scoring applicants.

T Ronak · Answer

Many assume hitting the cutoff is enough, but the reality is more nuanced.
&bull; A GMAT Focus score in the 660&ndash;675 zone tends to be safer if you&rsquo;re coming from an overrepresented background. &bull; Strong quant performance on the test helps more than a balanced score, since the program is math-heavy. &bull; Don&rsquo;t underestimate the value of CFA or FRM progress alongside the GMAT &mdash; admissions notice candidates who show depth in finance. &bull; The score alone won&rsquo;t secure an admit. Work experience in finance, internships with brand names, or clear career goals often separate admits from rejections in the same score band.
This combination of a strong test score plus relevant exposure makes the application feel more convincing than just numbers.