General advice for a rising sophomore looking to go into IB

Hello all, per the description, I’m a rising sophomore at a target/semi-target (UVA) looking to go into investment banking. I’ve got some finance related “internships” under my belt already so I feel as though my resume is somewhat solid for my age. I’ve already started reading up on technicals and connecting with alumni and others in the field, but is there anything else I should be doing to give myself the best shot at landing a full time position post graduation? I’m currently trying to secure some kind of internship for summer 2024, I’ll take whatever I can at this point, but I also want to be prepared for the recruiting season this winter for my summer 2025 internship. Any advice/suggestions? Thanks in advance!

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