Specialized advice on breaking into high finance?

Hey, I'm a current high school senior with multiple T20 university offers currently and was wondering besides the basic advice of networking, technicals, etc. is there any more specific advice for someone dead set on breaking into high finance? Personally, I'm looking at the tradition path of breaking into IB and transferring into PE, but I'm also interested in PM or M&A roles as well. I've also heard that corporate finance isn't that bad either career-wise just slower? 

Current plans are to join a business frat and try to break into a reputable club during my freshman year, but would love to know your opinions of what's the best and most enjoyable way to do this. I'm not trying to stress out 24/7 about landing a return and busting technicals out at 2AM in the morning. Appreciate it any and all advice!

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