Don’t have any IB offers senior year of college… what now?

I decided to pursue a career in PE/VC later than normal which was about a year ago. I am in my senior year of college now. Last summer I had a PE internship and a VC internship which I will have through the remainder of this school year. I got a couple interviews at banks but didn’t get any (technical rounds fucked me). If I want to eventually end up in PE/VC what are my best options rn? Considering getting my MSF but also would be somewhat a waste of money if I don’t get into IB next recruiting cycle. Also considering trying to apply to corporate finance type roles for FT after UG and then getting MBA in couple years. Thoughts? All of this assuming I can’t land any FT PE/VC offers

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