Can a MBA associate break into HF? If so, is it more difficult?

My thoughts above, I am currently in a good spot as I have secured an analyst internship but also might be securing a MBA seat. I am evaluating my options as I want to set myself up best. It seems it might be actually poor for me to enter banking as an MBA associate and so I am not sure if I should try and delay my MBA. To put in perspective I am older than the average analyst hence why I am considering the MBA route.

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