Is Georgetown MSF actually worth it for a mid-30s nontraditional candidate?

I’ve been admitted to Georgetown’s MSF for Fall 2026 and am trying to determine whether it is actually worth it for someone with my profile.

I’m a mid-30s, nontraditional candidate looking to pivot into finance, ideally investment banking, though I am also trying to understand how realistic that is and whether the program is better suited to broader finance roles. I understand that Georgetown publishes strong overall outcomes, but I’m trying to separate aggregate class results from what is realistically achievable for an older career switcher.

I am also weighing BC MSF, so part of my question is whether Georgetown is materially stronger, or whether the difference is not meaningful enough to justify the cost.

For those familiar with Georgetown MSF, I’d appreciate blunt and honest views on the following:

1. How realistic is IB from this program for a nontraditional candidate in their 30s?
2. If IB is a stretch, what outcomes are actually most realistic?
3. How much of the program’s outcome strength comes from the platform itself versus students already being well-positioned before enrolling?
4. If choosing between Georgetown MSF and BC MSF, is Georgetown clearly stronger, or only marginally so?

I’m not looking for generic encouragement. I’m trying to understand the realistic expected value of the program for someone in my position.