Best Pipeline to Investment Banking

Hello, I am an incoming college freshmen majoring in Economics, from a non-target institution. What should I do from Day-1 of college so I can break into a Buldge Bracket (BB) or an Elite Bouquet (EB). Please guide me on the best possible strategy that would serve a neat pipeline towards an Investment Banking job.

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