Non-Target School Breaking into Top-Tier MBA program

I am currently a junior in college and have my internship lined up for this summer with a top BB. However, I did not go to a target school and do not have the best GPA. I would like to think I have solid extracurriculars and have worked at a trading firm for over a year during my undergrad (providing context not bragging).

What would be some tips anyone may have (other than focus on return offer) to begin trying to strengthen my candidacy for a top tier MBA program in a couple of years. Any info or insight from personal experiences would be extremely helpful. Thank you!

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