MBA from U.Maryland (Smith). Already 30.

I will be 30 when I matriculate from Smith school of business this fall. Post-MBA plan is to take up a Associate position at a BB/MM. Does my age(32 when I graduate) and the fact Smith is not a top program put me at a serious disadvantage in my job search ? With my 8 years of technology experience, are their any other career options within banking that I could pursue - Where I could use my past experience(so as not to start over) AND make the kind of money iBanking offers ?

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Smith isn't a bad school, several I-banks recruit there, if memory serves. It isn't Wharton, but it isn't like going to Smith somehow disqualifies you. If you're from DC originally, you could always try to swing a gig at FBR and stay in the area.

You might be starting at a middle-market, but I don't think you're screwed. 32 is definitely on the old side for an associate, but I've heard of 28-30 year old analysts.

 

back office is operations basically. think you are really far from anything in ib rite now.

anyway you can always checkout wikipedia, gives you a brief picture of the industry.

 

im an undergrad at Smith School.

my major gpa is 3.5, and overall is a 3.0 (science courses f'ed me up). im thinking bout doing CFA Level I before i graduate (imma be a senior this upcoming semester). n maybe even take my GMAT's. i am considering portfolio management, or ibanking. which do u guys think is better (in terms of money, growth prospects, etc.) and what are my chances of gettin into either?

thanks!

 

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