Would it be advantageous to pursue an MSF straight out of undergrad?

A little background on me: graduated from a top 20 university in December with a commercial bank analyst internship and unpaid internship in IM through undergrad. Sub-3.0 cumulative GPA but strong major GPA (finance). All of my work experience was attained through heavy networking, not through my perceived academic performance. It's been difficult to receive traditional interviews in commercial/corporate banking since I have graduated (despite commercial banking experience and relevant extra-curricular) , even more so now with COVID disruptions.

Would it make me a more attractive candidate if I were to get an MSF straight out of undergrad under these circumstances?

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