I didn’t get a sa spot and Im looking at grad school. Wondering if an MS fin is my best option.
Unlike an MBA I wouldn’t have a summer to intern. What’s the best way to navigate that
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I have an MSF and got a gig at a BB. But I had to move to Europe for it, the role was partially based there.
However, that was a few years back, not sure how the market works atm.
Could consider taking a gap semester to defer graduation. Saves money and you can re-recruit. Doing an MSF is probably a big waste of money but depends what your other options are
Law school or Bond salesman.
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