Utah vs Nova vs UIUC MSF

Anybody here familiar with the Utah, UIUC, or Villanova MSF program? I have a few years of experience but it’s not very good (series 7 rep at big brokers) and I’ve moved around a few companies so I don’t think I have a shot at any good mba programs(my biggest advantage is being a Hispanic minority and I think I can get a good gmat score). Thinking about applying to these MSF programs since they seem to be ok with older candidates and I’m looking for a quicker career switch into a decent position (preferably in asset management) I can stay at and then apply to a good mba after a few years. Any advice or insight (especially with these schools) would be helpful.

 
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I would rank them: 1. Villanova. 2. UIUC. 3. Utah. I don’t know much about the Utah MSF, but I know that both UIUC and Nova got solid programs. Not very representative on the street but since Nova is close to Philadelphia and UIUC is close to Chicago you’re gonna get good offers there. It depends where you want to work in the future, Chicago is a bigger city with more banks, but Philly is... yeah Philly. The 2 schools are both great. Nova vs UIUC, it’s almost a tie. Good Luck //Persson

 

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