CFA versus MBA.

As someone who made all the important mistakes you can make in university for getting into Finance I figured I would ask. 

Are my only two real options at this point 

1). starting my CFA and networking ? 

2) Working for a few years and then getting my MBA ? I don't see how helpful this is, considering I don't have much real finance experience, but people always tell me its a great re branding tool. 

Regardless, I was curious what other paths there are if any, and would love to hear some stories and input. Thanks ! 

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