Student Case Study: HEC MIF Admission

Recently, a student of ours with a strong academic profile, including a high GRE score, was seeking to apply for multiple masters in Finance at top European business schools. Despite his impressive background, which included a multicultural French-Turkish heritage and fluency in four languages, he faced significant challenges due to his anxious nature and tendency to overthink.

His primary obstacles included building his self-confidence and improving his ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. He struggled to assert himself and articulate his thoughts coherently, which were essential skills for his application essays and interviews.

To address these challenges, a comprehensive approach was taken. Significant efforts were put into refining his application essays for each school. This involved multiple drafts and revisions to ensure that his essays not only highlighted his strengths and achievements but also conveyed his personality and potential in a confident manner. The essays were tailored to each school's unique requirements and values, ensuring that the applications stood out in a competitive field.

As the time for interviews approached, he received invitations from several schools simultaneously, which led to a surge in anxiety. To help him manage this, an intensive preparation schedule was set up, involving two mock interviews per day for ten days. These sessions focused on building confidence and helping him articulate his thoughts clearly and confidently. The aim was to ensure that he could make a strong impression on the interviewers. The mock interviews covered a wide range of topics and scenarios, from discussing his academic and professional experiences, to addressing situational and behavioral questions.

The comprehensive preparation and targeted support paid off, as he received offers for every masters programs he applied for, in the most prestigious business schools, including HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, and LBS. This success was a testament to his hard work and the effective guidance we provided him with throughout the application process. His journey from a student lacking in self-confidence to one who received multiple offers from top business schools is a remarkable achievement and serves as an inspiration for others facing similar challenges !

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Written by Theodora (LBS MiM 2024’) from MIM Prep