How likely is it going to break into IB without junior year internship?

Currently a sophomore and going to do a more equities account management role for sophomore year summer. Let's just say you start in back office/ GS Controllers your junior year, can you still pivot into Investment Banking?

Should you apply FT after junior year, or apply as a sophomore to IB during your junior year and delay your FT start date? 

Would it be smarter to pivot into AWM or ER instead?

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