So How Does One FT Recruit??

Current sophomore at a non-target school - fortunate enough to have secured an internship at a top EB (CVP/EVR/PJT) this recruitment cycle. 

In all honesty I'm not sure if full-time recruiting is a good play, given that no one at my school tends to do it. However, I did want to hear any thoughts from those who have. 

Given my background (non-target, strong EB internship for 2027, high GPA, relevant past experiences), how feasible is it for me to land a strong buy-side opportunity (e.g., Megafund, UMM) or a top technology banking gig (GS TMT, Q)? 

Also, how early should I start networking? And how much more competitive is the process for FT positions?

Sorry for the barrage of questions. Would appreciate any insights or clarity on this matter. Thank you in advance. 

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