International Student interested in MSF to break into IB.

Hey, I'm a junior from a non-target.

I'm considering applying for a 1-year STEM-OPT MSF.

Is it worth doing it in terms of placement in IB, PE?

I am currently interning in IB and intend on interning in IB/PE every summer/winter until I graduate.

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