Current Sophomore Trying to Break into the Finance Industry - Looking for Advice

Hi all,

I'm currently a sophomore undergrad at a T10 double majoring in business admin and biology (think programs like Penn LSM, Berkeley LSBE). I am new to the finance industry and, unfortunately, as per what I've been told, the ship towards pursuing a career in IB has sailed for summer 2026 as recruitment started earlier this year.

The analytical aspect of high finance are particularly interesting to me and I do not see myself working behind a lab bench, so I'm currently seeking out opportunities in different finance industries. HF stood out because of how analytical it was. 

I wanted to know if trying to break into HF (or tangential industries in finance) will be realistically feasible given my background and limited amount of experience. Getting a PhD in comp bio sounds like a long road which I don't necessarily want to embark on + consulting/business admin work seems quite boring. 

Looking forward to your thoughts. TIA.

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