How to Fail Gracefully

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The title speaks for itself.  I'm a freshman at a low semi-target and I don't have a 4.0 GPA.  I am very* passionate for the dealmaking and soft-skills aspects of IB and all, but obviously that doesn't get job offers.  I understand I'm gonna be written off by most people, if not everyone.  If I should fail to break into IB, how can I reorient myself to end up in the "next best thing?"  Whatever that is.

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