Investment Banking to MBA Feeder

Hey guys -

So I've been lucky enough to get a Summer Analyst offer at an M&A group at a bulge-bracket investment bank (think Credit Suisse/ Citi/ BAML). Eventually, I'd like to move into corporate strategy at a F500, preferably one in media (think Disney) after doing an MBA.

A few questions: 1) Is Citi/ CS/ BAML M&A strong enough to go to a top business school like Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth after? 2) If the group isn't TMT, will I still be able to make the switch into working in corporate strategy at a media firm? 3) My big target is working for Disney's Corporate Strategy group. Do you know of any who've made the switch from banking to corporate strategy at a company like Disney between their junior summer and graduation?

Thanks!

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Honestly right now, focus on maximizing your chances of getting a return offer. You can plan out the rest of your career once you've secured FT.

 

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