<t>absolutely for GPA ... + essays + GRE scores + mission statement: if you are applying directly from college without work experiences ... maybe it would be better to get a job in the industry first after graduation to see if you really like finance before investing in graduate programs ... reading...

<t>go to the top programs in North America if possible ... this is a tough mkt, you will be fighting for the same position with the native and the EU folks ... without a work permit, the prospect of landing a job in the City is decreased by a scale factor of XxX. Also, think about it: how are you go...

<t>knew someone from the previous FT program ... all the courses are taught in the evening ... what's the point unless you are a PT student? Besides, the PT students are already in the industry .... if there are any jobs, the PT students would prob be the first to get those .... if you are thinking ...