Non-target slip-up with no internships, am I cooked?

I started off my college career pretty strong, networking with individuals in my region who worked at banks I could see myself working at. Had a 3.5 until last semester, now sitting at a 3.15 after a rough couple of courses. Didn't secure any internships.

What should I do? I've been thinking about summer research, or even going straight into graduate school after somewhere like Duke or UVA. I don't have high expectations, I know I won't end up somewhere in NYC, but I would like to be at a MM worth its salt.

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Class of '23 Sep 2026 Cohort

5.00/5

Investment Banking Mock Coffee Chat

“I had a great conversation with Jorge and genuinely appreciated his willingness to share his experience and insights. His career journey, from an engineering background into investment banking and subsequently investing, was particularly interesting and highly relevant to my own career aspirations. He provided thoughtful perspectives on breaking into investment banking in London, navigating the transition from the sell-side to the buy-side, and developing the skills and judgement required to become a successful investor. I particularly valued his emphasis on the importance of understanding the industries and businesses behind financial transactions: strong industry knowledge is essential not only to assess companies and investment opportunities more effectively, but also to become a more well-rounded and insightful finance professional. I also appreciated the openness of his answers, which reflected his own professional experience. The conversation was helpful and engaging.”

Class of '27 Jul 2026 Cohort

4.56/5

Investment Banking Mock Interview

“Very comprehensive session. We worked through a paper LBO and I got useful tips on how to build the debt schedule. Mentor's camera didn’t work because of a technical issue, but that didn’t affect the quality of the session at all, and I felt I advanced a lot. It was straight to the point: she moved from question to question without wasting any time, and finished with direct feedback. The follow-up note was clear and specific, with two priorities (IB vs PE and the LBO walk) and a plan for the next session. Honestly one of the best sessions I’ve had.”

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