What's the most impressive thing you've seen/heard someone do to land a FT/internship offer?

I'm looking to land an offer as an IB intern at a regional boutique for this upcoming summer. I'm from a semi-target with a mediocre GPA (3.4); I'm trying to think outside the box as to how I could impress a hiring manager into at least agreeing to an interview. Thanks in advance

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If it is "doable" for someone, than that someone clearly doesn't need a job, not yet an internship.

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