Masters after SA?

Hi all, I am in a situation where I recently found out I can accelerate and finish my Bachelor’s degree in 2025. I have a good 2025 SA gig, but should I try apply for a 1 year masters programs (not MBA) at a target school to help with PE recruiting or just stay at my current non target school and finish the Bachelors?

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If I were you I'd just finish in December 2025 and either start early in Feb 2026 (if you need/want to) or take the extra spring semester to travel or something fun like that.

 

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