UT Austin MSF vs Duke MMS

I'd appreciate any feedback that anyone could offer. I've been accepted to both the Duke MMS and UT MSF programs but am unsure about where I should go.

Non Target: 3.3 GPA where I studied finance 

WE: Boutique IB internship, MM Public Finance internship, BB IB internship where I turned down a FT offer, and off-cycle internship at a Convertibles HF

Out of the MSF/MMS program, I'm looking for investment analyst roles where I'd be analyzing HY credit investments.  

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How easy/difficult was the job search for you? Do you feel the MMS is a good option for someone wanting to work in core finance, considering the huge consulting bent of the cohort?
I have received admission to the MMS class of 24 and want to work in ER, although I'm open to most kinds of investment research roles.

 

Congrats on the current job, but I got to ask how come you turned down the FT BB offer? 

 
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