Please be as expressive and genuine as possible in answering the following questions

We need to know your story. Describe everything in detail. Answer honestly.

Name of the student:

1. List out the universities and courses that you intend to apply for (mention sub-areas of
interests too).

Course: MSc in Finance and Management, MSc in Investment Management, Msc in Finance,
Msc in banking and finance

Country: UK

Universities: (LS College Finalized) Cranfield University, University of Bristol, QueenMary

University, University of Leeds.

Preferred Intake: Sept 2023

Sub-areas of interest: What are the topics you intend to study? (You can refer to the
university's course curriculum) – The topics I intend to study – Finance, Valuation Financial
modelling, Corporate finance, Derivatives , Investment and Portfolio Management & Mergers
and Acquisition and International Financial Markets and Ethics

2. Describe the reason/motivation to pursue the Master’s program. (Think, is there any
personal story attached to this, any specific instance that you can recall)

Taking up a masters will help become an Expert in finance field.

I ll get a first hand experience which will give head start to my career and will be life long learner.

It ll be like a sense of personal accomplishment that ll make my family proud.

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 3. Describe your educational journey so far, right from High school to the last acquired
degree. (Graduation: - Why did you choose the particular stream) Highlight your
accomplishments, mention some noteworthy extracurricular activities.
--I completed my Standard 10th from RBK School, Mumbai with 88.18%, specialization
subject stream – Commerce stream. Till 10th I have participated in many intra school
events of cricket and badminton. I was the Vice-Captain of the Red House cricket team,
participating the intra-school competition held between 6 houses. Leadership and
Motivating others, team player is the skilled I learned from it.

-- I completed my 12th from Mithibai College, Mumbai with 75.85%, specialization subject
stream- Commerce stream. I participated in the college fest named Kshitij in which I was the
part of management committee by which I learned how to find and manage sponsorships,
which gave me an overview of budgeting and financing. Also it helped me with networking.

-- I completed my Bachelor in Commerce with an CGPA of 8.49 from Sydenham College of

Commerce and Economics. As the economy grows, so will the number of job opportunities in
the commerce sector. As a result, a Bachelor of Commerce degree allows you to build a
successful career. A B. Com graduate earns a solid financial planning and management
foundation, which makes them a valuable asset to any organization.

While I was studying for my Bachelors degree I started pursuing Company Secretary(CS) in
which I cleared the entrance. Curriculum of CS helped me gain a wide knowledge about
company’s finances that directed me towards pursuing Masters in Finance and investment.

4. Detailed description about internships and Projects are required as to what were the
challenges and learning from them. Pick 1 or 2 major projects or accomplishments.
-NONE

5. Brief description of your family background highlighting any significant point that you
feel is worth mentioning. (Is there anyone in your family who is in the same field? Who
inspires you?)
My father is a Chartered Accountant and my mother has done her masters in
economics. Hailing from a family background where finances run in the blood. My
parents started imparting knowledge about the stock market , trading and investing in it
when I was 12.

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 From then I had manifested to have career in this field. My maternal Uncle who has
done his MBA in finance is now currently working in Bank of America is my inspiration.
With all his struggles and now seeing him well settled and pursuing finance, working for
a top firm, he inspires me a lot. He has helped me guiding in my career path till now.

Amit Mimani, a IIM Calcutta graduate, a chartered accountant, who deals/associated in

mergers and acquisition is my inspiration. He was always interested in finance. His early
professional experience made him choose M&A. When a deal is in the works, Amit Mimani
forgets about the rest of the world and focuses on it completely. The investment banker
steering multiple great values for the client, whether the TCS-HDFC deal for Intelenet in 2004 or
guiding Bharti’s acquisition of Zain in Africa in 2010, also drove me to be passionate about
learning and understanding the investment banking sector. I was taken swiftly into the various
ideals of the functioning of Amit Mimani. His work greatly inspired me, and his capacity to
function in highly tense situations and make significant transactions possible. I, with the same
desire, will be applying to the institute to unwind the unspoken truths of the financial streams
of the company and saviour the learned cognizance to pave trails of my career progression.

6. Professional Experience, which organizations you have worked in? Illustrate your role
and responsibilities. Again, highlight your accomplishments (rewards and recognitions),
and how have you linked your job with your career objectives. What are skills you have
gained in your professional journey. Cite suitable examples.
-NONE

7. Think of the challenges? How have you solved them? What have you learned out of it
and have you received any rewards for that work?
(If you are a fresher or have no full-time work experience, you can ignore this.)
-NONE

8. Highlight the efforts that you have made to achieve your career objectives (online
courses, internships, part-time jobs, or certifications).
Participation in IMOs (International Mathematics Olympiad) and ASSET Examinations
during my school life built deep-rooted foundations in various subjects, especially Math.
Eventually, spark of interest in the legal aspects of the financial markets and companies

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 led me to sign up for Company Secretaries in which I cleared entrance CSEET and
appeared of Executive Programme
Doing coursework in Stock Markets about Chart Reading, Chart Patterns, Swing Trading,
Intra Day Strategies, Using Technical Indicators, and Long Term Investment gave
dynamism to my ideals. I am too managing my father's and my portfolio to date. Rolling
boil in the Organisation of Commerce And Management, Commercial Studies, Book
Keeping and Accountancy, Business Economics, Financial Accounting and Auditing,
Direct and Indirect Taxation Paper and Export Marketing has offered me perspicuity on
the educational front

9. Has there been a gap year in your career or education? What have you done during that
year?
NO.

10. Why now? Why do you feel that Master’s degree is imperative for you? Link your career
objectives with it. What do you want to do after the program? (short-term and long-
term goals are to be mentioned) (You can mention what kind of company you would
like to join, or you would like to be an entrepreneur, where do you see yourself in this
industry?)
-- One of the main reasons I decided to pursue an Masters immediately after college was
that starting early would allow me to continue my studies without interruption. This will
help you maintain your momentum, which many people lose when they begin their
professional careers immediately after graduation. Additionally, as a young business
student, I will have the opportunity to meet a large number of people from different
cultures, academic backgrounds, and points of view. Another significant advantage is
that if you start your Masters immediately after college, you will have early access to a
large number of networks that will be useful when you enter the corporate world.

-- I believe that an Masters will help me in improving my knowledge of finance ,business

management as well as ensuring skill development and personal growth thus pushing
towards my limits and becoming the best version of myself and also in Masters you get
to network with number of people from varied streams. Everyone from students to
professors will be coming with different experience from which I can learn a a lot. I
believe that an Masters is a perfect blend of improving one’s knowledge of business

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 management as well as ensuring skill development and personal growth thus pushing
towards my limits and becoming the best version of myself!

-- My short-term goal is to gain an upper hand in financial knowledge and Stock Market,
while also improving my soft skills. These two goals are essential if you want to make a
name for yourself in finance field, and they will also help me achieve my long-term goal
of becoming an investment banker.

In the next 10 years I see myself in a executive level position of a multinational Co. or if I
get an idea to start a company then I see my company competing the blue chips and
giving them a tough competition

11. Why this particular course? What skills or knowledge are being enhanced through this
course? How this program will help to achieve your career goals?
I believe that an Masters will help me in improving my knowledge of finance ,business
management as well as ensuring skill development and personal growth thus pushing
towards my limits and becoming the best version of myself and also in Masters you get
to network with number of people from varied streams. Everyone from students to
professors will be coming with different experience from which I can learn a a lot. For
becoming a

12. Are you switching your field? If yes, what’s the reason behind your switching?
 NO

13. What areas of research interest you and how do you think you will be able to contribute
to the same? (For a research-based program or applying for doctoral programs)

NONE

14. Why this particular University / Country?

Justify reasons for pursuing this course in this University? Mention some specific
Features of the University that suit your requirements? (Please provide course link)
British higher education providers are recognised internationally for their creative and
challenging environments, that help push students to be their best. Their standards are highly
regarded, with experts on many academic topics, and they are generally high in internationally
university rankings. The UK is a multicultural country and is also immensely popular with

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international students. In fact, the UK is the second most popular destination for overseas
students in the world.
This diversity means our campuses are alive with different cultures. You can mix with people
from around the world and learn so much more than just what you are studying on your degree.

- https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/2023/ssl/msc-finance-and-investment/
- https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/masters-courses/finance

15. Describe the co-curricular activities, hobbies and social interests (community services)
that you regularly pursue and how they have helped you in shaping your personality.
I have acted/ participated in many theatre/dramas/ mime acts to which the topics were
based in social issues.
I like listening music which led me to learn how to play guitar and piano.
I am involved in beach cleaning drives and had organized a fund raising for orphanage.

16. How can you contribute to the university with your experiences/ interests? And how
well you are prepared for this particular degree and why they should take you?

- Coming from another country (or race, religion, socioeconomic class or lifestyle), I will
contribute a different perspective to class discussions and add diversity.

- I have been involved in community service projects. I plan to continue my efforts to

improve people’s lives by involving myself in these activities while on campus.

17. What is your expectation on the SOP? How do you want us to write it? Specify word
limit? Do you want us to highlight any situation or project or achievement? Please
mention.

I want it to be expressive and attractive. Highlight my extra circular- academic details

thoroughly.

1600-1800 works.

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