Will IB be enough to get into a top 20 MBA program?

Context:

I am about to graduate from a non-target large state school with a very average GPA (expected to be 3.5-3.6).

I, however, worked my ass off and networked my way through a full-time offer with a MM IB firm. I will start right after graduation.

Do you think the experience will help me get into one a top MBA program? (Thinking about doing that after 2-3 years of IB).

What should I do to make sure I can get into one of these programs?

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