IB attainable out of Duke?

I am about to head into recruiting season as a sophomore at Duke this year. I'm an Econ/CS major with a good GPA (for now), but not in any of the business/finance clubs on campus. Is IB still a realistic shot for me? Also, when should I start trying to network? I saw some comments recommending now, but others saying to wait a few months.


Thanks!

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No you have no chance. The school with the head of banking or c-suite executive at every reputable bank does not place a single person in IB. Try sanitation work

 

Lol I know how it sounds. But I don't have any connections and I understand that connections are how a lot of people at targets get offers

 

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