Q&A: Non Target with 2.8, no internships, trying to break into IB

Hey guys,
I've been a lurker for a while and I thought I'd give back to this site. I'm a non target with a 2.8 and no previous internships who is trying to break into investment banking for an SA position next summer. Happy to answer any questions about my trajectory and what it's like to be in my shoes, as this community has been very supportive of my career endeavor, and I hope to be of help to you all now. If you're curious about any of the details (what school I went to/how I got such a low GPA/ how I didn't get any internships etc), then feel free to PM me or comment here and I'll PM you.

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