MBA necessary for high finance?

Hey all, I’m a hs senior attending a target school this fall. It will be expensive so I’m just wondering if it’s necessary to get an elite mba (ivy and other top tiers) to further my career. I’m planning to do IB but that could change. Is a good undergrad enough? Thanks

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LMAO look at this kid's post history I'm actually crying.

Edit: Homie's comments are even funnier lmao. He tried giving advice to a 23 year old about school, and he's still in hs.

 

love how you point out that me giving advice is funny instead of actually saying what’s wrong with my reasoning. That’s even funnier lmao.

 

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