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Pros and cons of your academic programme

Question

What would you say are the main strengths of your degree programme, and where does it fall short?

Short answer

Be specific and fair on both sides. Name two or three real strengths (rigour, practical projects, industry links) and one or two weaknesses, and for each weakness say how you compensated, for example through self-study, electives or internships. This shows judgement and initiative without sounding negative about your school.

Adapted from Crack, Heard on the Street, Q5.1.32, p.47; question and answer rewritten by SelfMadeQuant.com.

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