<p>I recently became really interested in i-banking. I know landing a good job for i-banking requires you to be in a top school and all that. I currently attend a tier 3 school, St. Johns Univ, with no recognition for the financial field. Since my chances of getting a good job at i-banking is very slim, is it actually best idea for me to pull my grades up and study Gmat earlier, try to get a 700 + and go to a top graduate school? I've also read on this forum that its acutally better to get a job than go to grad school. However i doubt i can land a good job, even with a good job at St Johns Univ. any advice would be appreciated. Thanks !!</p>
<p>Generally, it is extremely difficult to gain admission to an MBA program let alone an elite MBA program straight out of undergrad. That’s not to say you shouldn’t try though. Have you considered a masters degree in Finance? From what I have been told by admissions people, these degree programs generally draw many applicants right out of undergrad. Also this type of degree will focus more to your area of interest rather than giving you a potpourri of business and economics classes. An MBA degree is always attainable down the road after you have several years of professional experience. </p>
<p>With the job market becoming nearly as tight as the credit market, i-banking jobs are very difficult to find especially with competition from top schools. I would recommend getting a masters degree now. MS in finance is usually no more than 1.5 years to attain and an MBA takes about 2-2.5 years. That way you can distinguish yourself from a crowded job applicant pool.</p>