Postgrad Advice

Going into junior year at non target, dual major in mathematical finance and statistics. Mid GPA (3.2), PWM internship at family shop this summer. Have about 20 quant websites posted online with about 35k impressions. Asking for advice on how to proceed:

Either

Look for full time offer after graduation

Masters in either quant finance / applied math

PhD in Applied Math / Theroetical Stat

What do you think is the best thing to do here and why?

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