Feeling stuck

Hey everyone, looking for some advice.

Rising junior at non-target (good business school), two past internships (one with startup and Spring sophomore internship with small PE firm), and a current corporate finance internship with a Fortune 300. Strong leadership (President of a club, leadership in a finance club, involved in investment banking club), etc. For a rising junior from a non-target, I can say I have a strong resume, despite my low gpa (3.5-3.6). 

Lots of networking, nothing has worked out yet. I know I'm too late for BB, but still want to secure a boutique SA 2025. Any advice? Constantly on networking calls, mass applying, nothing seems to be working yet. Worried with strong competition from better schools & students with better GPA's, really trying my best but nothing so far.

Cold emailing lots of boutiques, school career center, etc. Putting in a lot of time, no strong family connections but any guidance would be appreciated.

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