Going to Grad School to IB

I’ve got a few options moving forward and this one seems to be stumping me a bit.
I’ve been in REDACTED most of my career, REDACTED trading on the sell side, now a buy side junior PM on the REDACTED at a top 10 asset manager. And unfortunately comp isn’t keeping me convinced this is a place to stay for the next 5 years.

I’ve always been interested in pursuing an MBA and banking, but due to personal/family issue during undergrad, my plan took a turn.

Been working full time since graduating in 29 - now I’m turning 32 this year and have a strong application at REDACTED.

Given my background in TRADING and age - do I have a shot to get into banking? Ideally stay in the south (Dallas, Charleston etc), not interested in going up North.

REPE is the end goal - Done a few private deals, a few running my own on the side, and the whole loan experience i believe would make me a great candidate.

Thanks for any insight.

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You're going to Vandy or you have just applied to Vandy? You might consider Duke and UVA as well if you want to remain in the south. 

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