non-target non business major > ms > mba > IB/PE

Hello All,

Looking for some help in transitioning into IB/PE.

Biology major from non-target ( California state school), 3.4 GPA.. Taken accounting courses and intermediate econ courses at JC and Cal state GPA 4.0.

Surely, I need to get into a killer MBA program to my career started.

I was thinking I can do a Masters in Econ at a calstate (inexpensive) while working and finish CFA ( current level 2) and get into boutique firm prior to applying to MBA. I was also considering adding a online MSF like Indiana kelley online MSF to have a target name under the belt.

What would be the best game plan to ensure top 10 MBA.

I was also considering program's such as UVA MS global commerce.

Any thoughts/help would be much appreciated.

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