Looking for something to do senior year

Hi guys. A little bit of background about myself: I'm a junior at a non-target going to a BB next summer. I have found myself becoming increasingly bored with my classes, and I'm looking for something better to do next semester and next year. I'd love to hear your advice on which option you think will be most beneficial. Should I:

  1. Study for and take the GMAT to apply for 2+2 MBA programs
  2. Study and hopefully pass the first two levels of the CFA
  3. Graduate and start FT half a year early to be better prepared for PE recruitment since its been pushed up so far.

Any advice would be great, thanks.

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Have fun, you’ll never be this free with so many friends around again. If you really have to, do CFA or GMAT but you have the rest of your life to work and only just a bit more time as an undergrad.

 

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