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Question about unusual issues

significantllydeprecated

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1. I have a suspension on my transcript for a strictly non-academic issue, involving an ex-girlfriend. My GPA/graduation honors were not in any way impacted and I completed my degree at the school. There is no legal issue or criminal record. My question is how I present this on any applications to MSF and MFE programs. How do I explain it and emphasize the non-academic nature of it?

2. I started at a top Wall Street firm but it ultimately didn't work out (very poorly) and for a short duration. Is there way to disclose this besides the resume?
 
significantllydeprecated said:
1. I have a suspension on my transcript for a strictly non-academic issue, involving an ex-girlfriend. My GPA/graduation honors were not in any way impacted and I completed my degree at the school. There is no legal issue or criminal record. My question is how I present this on any applications to MSF and MFE programs. How do I explain it and emphasize the non-academic nature of it?

2. I started at a top Wall Street firm but it ultimately didn't work out (very poorly) and for a short duration. Is there way to disclose this besides the resume?
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You reminds me of Nick Leeson ;)

Here is my two cents: don't try to justify them upfront, don't bring their attention to these two matters. If they ask, make reasonable explanation, otherwise, do not reveal your insecurity/vulnerability.

Good luck!
 
significantllydeprecated said:
1. I have a suspension on my transcript for a strictly non-academic issue, involving an ex-girlfriend. My GPA/graduation honors were not in any way impacted and I completed my degree at the school. There is no legal issue or criminal record. My question is how I present this on any applications to MSF and MFE programs. How do I explain it and emphasize the non-academic nature of it?

2. I started at a top Wall Street firm but it ultimately didn't work out (very poorly) and for a short duration. Is there way to disclose this besides the resume?
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Most universities have an optional essay that can be used for just this. For example, CMU has essay D, Columbia has an "other information" essay, and so does MIT.

I suggest you use these to explain your case thoroughly. You can also explain these incidents to one of your recommenders and ask her to talk about these incidents in a positive light. Good luck!
 
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