Consulting internship from non-target

I am a junior finance major at a non-target school with a 3.3 GPA. I just recently decided I want to pursue a career in consulting. My goal is to earn at internship at a big4/T2 firm for summer 2025. I have solid networking skills and have applied for several externships in the consulting/VC/PE fields.

For those of you who have dealt with someone in my situation or maybe have even been in my situation, what are the next best steps to take? I understand that because of my GPA and school that this is going to be an uphill battle, but I’m ready to face that challenge. Any advice would be helpful.

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Consulting recruiting is almost done for internships so your best bet is to find another internship in a different field then recruit full-time or go for smaller boutique consulting shops

 

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