Too late for a FT opportunity in IB?

Current senior at a target school. I lapsed on my FT offer from a upper MM bank, wanting more deal exposure (BB experience for FT). It's mid-feb and still don't have a FT job lined up nor am I finding many opportunities to apply to...

Any thoughts or helpful advice? Places to be looking for FT analyst openings? People I should be reaching out to? Anything else?

Thanks.

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Check back in March/April when firms are looking for people who can start immediately. Lots of opportunities. Don't worry too much.

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