Any advice for recruiting as a physics major

Hi everyone,

I’m a sophomore at a liberal arts college majoring in physics (3.9 GPA, 1550 SAT). I became interested in investment banking relatively recently after realizing I enjoy the problem-solving and analytical side of physics more than the academic/research path.

I’m aware I’m late to the process and that applications, info sessions, and networking are already underway, so I’m trying to be very focused and realistic about next steps.

I’d really appreciate advice on the following, especially from anyone who has recruited from a non-target or LAC background:

1. Given that sophomore recruiting is already in motion, what should I prioritize right now to avoid being completely shut out?
2. Is it still feasible to break in via junior-year recruiting?
3. How do firms actually view physics and other non traditional majors at this stage, is it a positive signal if framed correctly, or mostly neutral without prior finance experience?

4. At this point, is cold emailing bankers still worth doing, and if so, what should my ask realistically be given the timing

   If anyone would be open to offering guidance or answering a few follow-up questions, I’d be very grateful. 

Thanks in advance