What is the best masters to break into IB? Based on my stats.

Hello everyone,

Current Profile (Afro-Caribbean, 23, Male)

Non-Target Canadian School

GPA : 9/12 (B+) - Average GPA due to overworking

No extracurricular activities - A bit of volunteering. 

GMAT: 770  Q51 (99 percentile), V42 (96 percentile), IR 8

Internship : Huge tech company in Canada (Accounting/Treasury) for one year. (think Shopify, Amazon, etc.)

I currently work as a Financial Analyst at a Roadside Service/Travel/Insurance rewards type company. (FP&A)


I want to break into investment banking and move from Canada to USA or London. What would be the best masters program to attend considering my average profile?

These schools should have good placement and I would also be networking. I appreciate all answers! If you need more information I would be more than happy to provide.


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