Steps to Break into IB or PE as a Student?

Graduating in about 1.5 years with (likely) a 1.0-1.3 Abitur (3.7-4.0 GPA equivalent). Goal is IB or PE in the future. Already working on networking, internships, certificates, courses, excel and financial skills as well as volunteering to build my profile for top universities and connections on LinkedIn. Any advice on what else I can do to stand out for both university applications and breaking into IB/PE later?

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