ROTC -> Reserves + Finance

Hello everyone, I am an incoming finance major at Fordham University, as an ROTC SMP cadet (3 year minuteman scholarship). I know that Active Duty -> MBA -> Finance is a common pathway for many service members on the Street. However, my specific scholarship locks me into the reserves, so I wanted some insight from people who may have been down a similar path to know if recruiting for me would be feasible. I'm not exactly set on IB, and I'm also interested in consulting. Any advice would be appreciated. 

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