Will Booth MFin consider my tech-heavy profile? BTech in Computer Science, 2 years in data analytics at Deloitte, GRE 321, no direct finance experience.?

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Mansih K · Accepted Answer

Chicago Booth MFin does consider tech-heavy profiles, especially if they show strong quant skills. A BTech in Computer Science plus two years in data analytics at Deloitte already demonstrates the math and programming ability Booth looks for. The GRE 321 is on the lower side for this program&mdash;most admitted students are closer to 325&ndash;330 with Quant 167+. Raising the score could help offset the lack of direct finance internships.
What will matter most is how the essays frame the transition. Linking data analytics work to financial applications (risk modeling, valuation, predictive analytics) shows transferable skills. Booth values candidates who can bridge tech and finance, and the electives in machine learning and computational finance can be positioned as a natural next step. Without direct finance experience, a clear short-term plan&mdash;like quant research, fintech, or risk&mdash;becomes critical to make the application convincing.

Shruti T · Answer

Plenty of Booth MFin admits don&rsquo;t come from pure finance backgrounds, so a computer science plus analytics profile can work if it&rsquo;s framed right.
&bull; A GRE 321 is on the lower side for this program. Scoring closer to 325+ (especially Quant 167 or above) would strengthen the application. &bull; Two years at Deloitte in data analytics is solid, but it&rsquo;s important to connect that experience to finance. Highlight projects involving modeling, forecasting, or big data analysis that resemble the work quants do in banks. &bull; Since there&rsquo;s no direct finance internship, adding even a short course or CFA Level 1 can show serious intent to move into the field. &bull; Booth&rsquo;s quant electives and machine learning course are designed for students from tech-heavy backgrounds, so admissions won&rsquo;t see that as a mismatch&mdash;as long as career goals are clearly finance-oriented.
This profile has a real shot, but the key is proving interest in financial markets, not just tech consulting.