Could not get SA, need some advice

I go to a non-target, am an accounting and finance double major, and have a 3.7 GPA. I have had one IB internship, but it was mostly BO-type work. I spent most of last summer reaching out to MM and boutique bankers and had a pretty good success rate at getting informational interviews. Unfortunately, I was unable to secure a SA position. How does this affect my FT chances? M&I says it is bad, but not the end of the world.

Assuming FT does not work out either, I am thinking of applying to a few target masters programs to rebrand myself. Duke's MMS, Wake Forest's MA in management, and UTA's MPA are three programs that I am looking at. Would performing well in one of these programs with extensive networking give me a legitimate shot at FT IB after the one year?

I would appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.

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It is not the end of the world. I too come from a non-target, no IB experience, low GPA, liberal arts major and was able to get a FT MM IBD offer. PM me with specific questions happy to help. The best way to do this is to Network, Network, Network

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In the process of doing what you described after avoiding suicide... [non-target, triple major, 3.7+ GPA, PE internship, military service, blah, blah, blah]

PM me as well if you need help stepping away from the edge.

'Before you enter... be willing to pay the price'
 

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