Advice on SA recruiting, 3.6 and a little experience. IB or try out other positions?

Hey guys,

With SA recruiting coming up [I know its fast this year], I wanted to get some advice.

I have a low 3.6 Cumulative GPA, for experience I did some IB work and did fundamental research for PE firms.

If I want to get into IB at BBs, other than studying my technicals, any suggestions on how to make myself more competitive? Is my GPA too low, as in should I aim for other positions?

Thanks in advance.

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