Cramming for Interviews - is it possible?

Sophomore at a semi-target hopefully getting some interviews for AM and research roles at banks. Currently, my technicals are terrible. I have solid accounting and DCF/valuation knowledge, but know very little about anything related to capital markets.  Barely understand what moves bond prices, how to pitch a stock, what derivatives are, anything with M&A and LBOs. I would say I probably have a couple of weeks to a month to get into shape. What can I best do and am I screwed?

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