Getting into IB at the age of 28...any hopes?

I am 22 (will turn 23 in August)...I am currently studying Accounting at a University ranked approximately 35 in the league table; and I am considering withdrawing to apply for Oxford/LSE/Imperial in future.

I would redo my A-levels and be studying A-levels in Maths, Further Maths, Accounting, Economics and German; and would aim to obtain A and A* in these subjects.

My question is should I go for this option? And, also what are my chances of getting a job at an investment bank when I graduate from a prestigious University BUT at my 28th birthday?

Alternatively, should I finish my final year and graduate with a first and then apply to LSE for one of their Masters programs? Please also take into consideration that I obtained a THIRD in my first year and repeated my second year due to health related issues.Thanks for all the help.

I seriously think you're wasting your time re-doing A-levels. Have you actually approached these universities and asked whether they will consider your application on the basis of what you have already?

Go for it!

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Most investment banks ask for your A-Level grades from your first sitting, which I think will be a much bigger issue than your age.

I already have 3As.

Ah ok. You should probably be aware than even among people who want to get into IB at top universities, most don't. Going to a top university is not a magic ticket into IB by any stretch of the imagination, it'll help you get your foot in the door but that's about it. The sensible thing to do in your case, in my opinion, would be to finish your degree with a first and go to a top university for a masters. If you graduate with a first, no university is going to care that you got a 3rd in first year and had to repeat a year for medical reasons.

OK, I think this is the best option. Thanks a lot.

At 28 you've lost a huge part of your youthful energy which investment banks are looking for.

They want young people who can work all nighters and 12 hour days and come back ready for more consistently and tirelessly.
They will look at 28, then look at someone who is 21 and prefer the 21 year old.

Can always try though.

I really don't think a bank will care if you are 21 or 28... the only issue is that it might be slightly awkward working for analysts who are considerably younger than you.

I highly doubt a target university would consider you for a first degree by the age of 23/24. Do your due dilligence and approach admissions prior to posting. As others have mentioned,make sure you graduate with a first and apply for a masters at a target.

You overestimate the role of an analyst. They are there to do the things the seniors cannot be bothered to do.

That's it. There to pick up the crumbs under the banking feast.

You try to gain experience through this and see if you can run with it to a PE/HF/(VC)/ [insert others here] firm.

At 28 you've lost a huge part of your youthful energy which investment banks are looking for.

They want young people who can work all nighters and 12 hour days and come back ready for more consistently and tirelessly.
They will look at 28, then look at someone who is 21 and prefer the 21 year old.

Can always try though.