Desperate Advice / Self-Evaluation

I'm a sophomore currently recruiting for 2026 internships. I recently had five superdays (four for investment banking and one for sales and trading) but unfortunately did not receive an offer. I still have a few more opportunities lined up, and I really want to make sure I correct whatever may be holding me back. For anyone who has been through this or has experience on the recruiting side, what are some common reasons candidates make it to final rounds but fall short of offers? Transparency is appreciated

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