is it too late to break into consulting as an incoming junior

I am currently a sophomore at UT (math major with econ and business minors), my GPA is around a 3.65 and I think I've made up my mind that I want to pursue consulting. Last summer I had a consulting related internship at a startup and this summer I have a consulting related internship at a small firm. I  leadership related positions on campus and am in an investing related org. My current plan is to study consulting casebooks this summer and networking as much as possible with alumni at big 4 firms. Does my plan seem ok and with my stats do you think it is possible for me to get a consulting internship at one of the big 4 consulting firms or should I aim lower? I'll take any advice

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