Age Factor when Breaking into IB

Hey guys, 

I was just wondering how much age might affect your chances of breaking into IB. So for example if you finished your Master‘s Programme at 25/26. Is it still possible though? (Also consider European BB/EB, doesn’t have to be exclusively Wall St.)

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