Sophomore in college-too late to break into IB?
Hi guys,
I'm currently a student at a non target school pursuing a degree in finance who just finished their third semester. I have a 3.5 (so not the best gpa possible) and am involved in quite a few finance clubs on my campus and was interested in pursuing a career in IB.
I'm staying realistic, especially since I don't have the most stellar gpa and I'm from a non target school. Is it too late to transition in? What can I do to improve my chances when applying for internships?
Networking with alumni in IB is a must, I think? Hit them up for advice and adjust your game plan accordingly.
Do you think cold emailing now would be a good idea? A lot of these internships for summer 2026 just opened up so I'm sure a lot of their inboxes are swamped, especially since I just now have decided to make the transition.
There is never a thing called "too late". Yes, the recruiting season for the '26 batch is heating up and junior analyst inboxes are getting BOMBARDED. Cold email is a good option and here's more you can do:
No excuses until you give everything you got, best of luck
Definitely cooked for EBs and BBs but you could get lucky with MM banks that alumni from your school
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