Dilemma- USC MSF/ WUSTL MSFC/ NYU MBA?

Hi all,

I was recently admitted to USC's MSF program and still waiting for WUSTL MSFC and NYU's MBA decision. Since the interview with both schools went well I'm going to assume that I get the offers in the end.

Any advice on which school to choose would be very much appreciated.

Background info:

US citizen, but past education and work experience in Taiwan.
Worked in a BB as an equity research associate for almost 4 months before the firm retreated from Asia.
Spent some time later at a local securities firm as a futures & options sales.
Total FT work experience around 6 months with prior internship experience at FX s&t and buyside research.
Currently aiming to work in sales & trading in US/HK after getting degree but am open to banking as well.

I realize that the Stern brand name would be hands down the best to get a job in NYC, but considering my FT experience I would assume that even after a MBA degree I'd still only be eligible to apply for analyst level gigs. It kinda makes no sense for me to do the extra year for the MBA in comparison to a MSF, any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

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