Profile Evaluation for MFE/MSCF 2027 Intake

Undergrad: IIT Guwahati/Roorkee

\-CGPA 9.15/10

\-Work-ex: 6-8 years as a Fixed Income Trader across US, Canada, Europe, and UK rates markets — managing my own book end-to-end.

\-GRE: 164Q / 157V ( Bad day)

\-Certifications: CFA Level II cleared

Two concerns I'd love feedback on:

\-Non-traditional work-ex length — most applicants I see have 0–3 years, and I'm coming in with 6-8.

\-GRE Quant score — is 164Q going to hurt me for quant-heavy programs?

Questions:

\-Is it worth retaking the GRE to push the Q score higher, or should I put that time/energy into other parts of the application (SOP, recommendations, interview prep)?

\-Which programs actually value senior industry experience rather than being dominated by fresh grads / early-career applicants? Looking for programs where an 8-year trading background is seen as an asset, not an odd fit.

Appreciate any insight — happy to share more details if helpful.