Will a MSc save me?

Hi guys, I currently go to a non-target uni and I am looking to achieve a 1st in finance. I currently have no internships after 100s of rejections, got quiet close with a couple such as UBS and Barclays, (assessment centres), but nothing solidified. I am looking to study an msc at a target uni LSE, Imperial and even apply to Oxford, LBS as I am looking to get a 700+ GMAT. But my question is will it be a waste of money? I have read other threads about people spending money on a msc but not breaking into ib because they do not have enough work experience, is there still hope for me?

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It can save you, but probably won’t. Have a look at MSc Finance people in linkedin, not everyone makes it. Most who do have some kind of extra curricular or experience.

go to big 4, get your ACA and try lateral. Anyone can waltz into big 4 nowadays so you’ll be fine.

 
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The adivce here is good. You could get paid (admittedly not a huge sum) for working 3 years getting a very valuable vocational qualification (ACA unlocks a huge number of roles) and experience, or you could spend a ton of money getting an academic degree over 2 years with no job guarantee.

You should of course apply for grad roles at IBs anyway and if that works out then great, but I honestly think this is the right advice.

 

If you don't make it then its 99% your fault. I.e. your CV is not well formatted, you didn't apply early, you didn't learn technicals etc. 

 

Depends on the program you choose. e.g. LSE has 121 master programs but only a few are actually worth it. At least in LDN, recruiters will know the difference, will treat you differently and you'll easily land a desired job - assuming you actually have the necessary skills etc.

 

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