F-1 International Student vs. Sponsoring

Hey guys, just want to clarify this confusion I've had for so long. So I'm an international student on F-1 visa, and most banks states that they "do not sponsor work authorization for this position" (internship). The point is that while I'm on CPT, there's no need for sponsorship (until I finish undergrad) — do I automatically get dinged just because I'm an international student?

Thanks!

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