Incoming Sophomore - Where to Go From Here

I just finished my first year in University with a 3.95 GPA and will be completing a PWM internship this Fall; other than that I don't have a ton of experience except for investment societies and a case competition finalist spot. If my goal is investment banking long-term, where should I go from here? Do I have a chance in hell at a SA 2021 role if my only valuation work was in my extracurriculars and wallstreetprep? Should I target boutiques, or is another industry helpful to land a junior year SA gig the year.

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