I am planning to apply for the Master of Finance (MFin) program at Princeton Uni

I am planning to apply for the Master of Finance (MFin) program at Princeton University. This program
focuses on quantitative finance and financial engineering, and is renowned for its highly quantitative and analytical approach.
“Formal Instructions:”
Princeton is strongly committed to welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Applicants must submit a statement with their application briefly describing how their academic interests and life experiences would help them contribute to Princeton’s scholarly community.
“Request Details:”
I suggest you to answer some of the general questions:
– what prepares you for the program (work experience, research experience, etc..)
– Describe your research interests or professional goals/ambitions (Masters)
– Describe why you are a good fit/candidate (research similarities, contributions, preparedness)
– Why now? What has led you to pursue the program?
– Anything else the review committee should know
– Focus on demonstrating why this program is your top choice
“Background:”
Firstly, I’ve included my detailed CV and the transcriipts of my bachelor’s degree marks (from both Bocconi University and UC Berkeley) in the attachments. These documents will serve as primary references for crafting the personal essay. My academic background is in Economics and Finance, a field that, while not strictly quantitative like mathematics or computer science, has allowed me to excel in quantitative and mathematical courses. My ambition is to transition into Quantitative Finance.
It is critical to emphasize my strong quantitative skills, whether in pure mathematics or applied to
Finance/Economics, and my proficiency in programming. Feel free to create anecdotes and scenarios that would be persuasive to the admissions committee. Looking ahead, I envision a career in academic research, focusing on financial econometrics and macroeconomics, or potentially as a quant researcher in a hedge fund. Princeton’s location on the East Coast is strategically beneficial, offering proximity to financial hubs in NYC and Connecticut, and access to numerous prestigious East Coast universities.
Please ensure specific details about Princeton’s master’s program are included, such as courses listed on the website and the faculty involved in the program. My high school experience, detailed in the CV from 2015 to 2020, should be used only if you believe it to be necessary. For context, in the Italian academic/university system, exam grades range from 18 to 30 cum laude, and the maximum final graduation grade is 110 cum laude.
In general, feel free to invent any details or life/academic experiences that enhance the essay and
strengthen its appeal, ensuring though that they align with the information provided in my CV.