MSF Program Decision

Hi guys,
First time poster here, I've been reading this forum for a while now but I know that all newbie questions probably sound alike so I apologize in advance. I am currently faced with a choice between Vandy MSF and Bentley MSF programs. Also threw in an app for MIT MSF, had an interview, but don't think I'll get in (don't think Big 4 exp is very relevant, so not much on my app besides good academics and basketball).
Quick background: I am an international student and came to the U.S. as a Junior in High School. Basketball was going to pay for my undergrad education and I had no clue what I wanted to do, so I picked the best academic school that I could play at. It's a good school in the South. However, it is a very small liberal arts school. I double majored in Finance and Accounting (Accounting strictly for job security and Visa purposes). Due to a change of plans I had to graduate in 3 years (thought that I would be tere for 5 for basketball) and didn't have time for job search/grad school apps. I ended up taking a 9 month intership at a Big 4. As my Visa is running out I don't have the option to find full time employment in time so I decided MSF would be a good way to go.
I would like to eventually get into the buy side of institutional investing. portfolio management at some level (mutual fnd, HF, PE, etc.) is the goal.
Vandy seems like a better and wider known school, but it is in the South, so I'm not sure how much of a drawback that would be for OCR? Bentley, on the other hand, has the better location and seems to be an up-and-coming program (heard from multiple Bostonians and some college professors that the program quality is prety good). I wanted to see what you guys think of the two programs in relation to AM?

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Thanks everyone for your input. I'll just wait another week (to get the boot at MIT officially) and take the offer from Vandy. I'll have a couple of months frewe after my internship. I've signed up for the CFA and plan to try and expand my limited network. Any other ideas on how I can help myself be more employable after graduation?

 

Deomix, I think Vandy is the right choice. I was admitted as well and am also waiting to hear back from MIT. Just one more week!

 

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