Break into IB

I have some concerns about breaking into investment banking and I was hoping you could help me answer some questions I have. First of all, I am aware that elite boutique banks have target schools and most of the candidates are from specific schools. I have a BA from the university of York which is not a target school and I am hoping that an MSc in finance would help my odds to break into the field. Is this plan advisable?

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