What would you do if you have 4 years for prep.

Hi I am 28 years old, lost and depressed.I want to break into top 8 finance companies but I still think the chance is slim to none.

Anyways my question is this;At the end of my 32 years old which degree would be better for my goal;

1.BBA from community college (3 years BBA) +Master from target Uni in Fintech.

2.Only BBA (4 years) but from Target Uni?

Note 1: I am currently enrolled in community college and will complete my Year 1 on coming April 2023.As I didn't see any previous alumni working in the top finance companies (in IB or Asset Mgmt), I am planning to have this idea of studying BBA from target Uni even from Year1 from NEXT YEAR .

Do you think it's good idea?Any advices are welcomed.

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Thanks for the response.

1.First goal is to enter into top 8 finance companies in any industry or product.

2.But my real desire is to work on either ASSET MGMT , IB , or real estate related.

As you told it’s impossible.I think it’s true. But what would you recommend in this situation?

Option 1 or 2 ?

 
  1. You need to go to an actual university to break in, you won’t be able to break in directly from a community college undergrad (you will be recruiting one or two years prior to graduation). Would aim to get perfect grades in your current cc and transfer to the best college possible. If you aren’t able to get into a top school it isn’t the end of the road, will require just more work. Would spend a few hours educating yourself on recruiting, timeline, interview prep and deciding what part of finance you want to break into and why.
 

Thank you for your time taken for this response.As someone who is already in the industry I want , I know you know a lot of ins and out.

So in my case , which option would be better?

1.Is it BBA from CC + Master?

2.If it’s to start BBA from Target Uni , I don’t mind starting from next year if it really helps me.

Could you just direct where should I put my feet on?

 
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