alternate routes after undergrad

Hey guys,

Currently I am in my senior year a a non-target but greatly recruited school for the Dallas/Houston region. I have been getting a lot of interviews but nothing past the first round, and I'm really getting discouraged. My question is, what are some other routes, assuming I don't receive any offers? Any advice on furthering academics or alternate routes would be helpful.

Thanks

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MS Finance is a possibility. There are only a few schools worth going to for that though (Princeton, LSE, MIT - and all are very competitive and expensive).

F500 routes are an option (GE FMP especially).

Doing something like TFA will put you in position to get a decent job in a few years, and then have a shot at a great b-school.

You could also consider starting your own business; that might pay off, and would definitely help for b-school, as well as potentially open the door to VC.

 

I'm assuming you go to SMU? Or maybe even TCU?

PM me who you've been interviewing with or who you plan to interview with in the near future.

 

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