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Isn't the interview the same anyway, just that candidates from top schools get interviews and the rest don't?

I woulld love to work at a hedge fund or a trading company but since I don't have experiene in a similar company or prestigious education, I feel like I have no chance at all of even getting an interview. I would love to know how realistic it is to get a job at one of these companies with a non-conventional background or if I should give up trying.

My advice. Attend tech meetups and networking events that quants frequent. Socialize with them, and try to get them to refer your resume for open positions. Side projects and contributions to open source projects will help get their attention too.

It is very unrealistic to land a gig at places like Goldman Sach if you don't have the socio-culturally compliant identification card that is bullshit education. There is really no point in trying.

This isn't too far from the truth. In a twisted way, firms outsource the screening process to the admissions process of elite schools. Also, the reputation of elite schools adds credibility to your team, which is very important to get clients to trust you enough and pay you lots of money to manage their finances.

else: print("lol no") pass