Should I apply next year for msf or wait one year?

I will be graduating in September 2016. I haven't taken GMAT. Actually, msf is not my first choice. My first choice is MBA which is why I want to wait one year before I apply to msfs(only in case if I still can't break into IB). I'm planning on taking CFA level 1 in December next year and hopefully if I pass, level 2 in June the following year and also try hard to break into IB(GMAT in December after level 2. Do you think it is good approach? Or do you think I should not wait and just apply for msf program at the end of next year? Do you think grads with 1 year post undergrad experience are suitable for IB analyst role?

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Your reply doesn't make sense. I mentioned it that I want to break into ib. I want to MBA later down the road but if I can't break into ib, I will need msf for rebranding and second chance at recruiting. I was just asking if I should wait another year before applying to msf and how recruiters look at someone with1 year non relevant experience for applying for analyst position.

 

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