Applying for a masters after having some work experience?

Hey all, 

I’m graduating from my B.Sc. this year and joining a big investment bank as an analyst. I’m excited for the work, but I’m a bit worried about being able to do a masters later on. I really want to do an economics master at LSE or in the U.S. at some point, maybe after 2 years of work. Will it be harder to be accepted? Would I have to give them references from professors I wouldn’t have talked to in years? Will I remember anything from my B.Sc.? lol
 

Any experience with applying for a masters after having worked for some time would be very helpful. 
 

Thank you 

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Na - it would be easier to get into top BS like LBS MiF or LSE's Ms Fin
For Econ, maybe you'll have a chance.

But pretty sure you'll change your career path
I did same thing - got my offers pretty quickly. Felt sad why i did not apply to Ivy leagye school.

Which bank you joining?

 

Oh - I meant that once you starting in IB, you may be less inclined towards an MS in Econ.

Most probably an MS in Fin or MBA would be better.

 
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