Interning at OKX – Beneficial for IB & UK Top 5 Uni Admissions?

Hey everyone,

I’m a sophomore in high school interested in breaking into investment banking in the future. I have the opportunity to intern at OKX, the crypto exchange, and I’m wondering if this experience would be beneficial in the long run for securing an IB role later on.

Additionally, would mentioning this internship on my personal statement help with admissions to a UK Top 5 university for finance/economics? Would adcoms view it as strong industry exposure, or is it less relevant for traditional finance roles?

Appreciate any insights—thanks!

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