Sophomore summer timeline

Hello everyone,

I am currently a sophomore at semi-target (or target, weird reputation) and am growing concerns about my summer. I applied to all the BB's PWM but was not able to get to the later stages. The end goal is IB but I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. Is it too late for anything this Summer? I was considering emailing IB and PE boutiques and trying to network but am I doomed?

I hope I do not come off as dramatic, but being around students who already have their summer plans is quite stressful.

Thank you!

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If you didn't get any offers at the bigger firms, then try for the mid-size and smaller ones. Experience, regardless of how well known big the firm is, will help you get offers later on.

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