Investment Banking Path? HELP!

Hello, I have a quick question. I just finished my sophomore year at UW-Madison and could graduate early. The only problem is I would love to break into IB but I didn't have an internship this summer and haven't landed one yet for next summer. I am working 2 regular jobs, taking a relevant summer class, and broadening my skills in e-commerce and stocks. Is it still possible to get an internship next summer? Also, I was thinking what if I took a gap year instead of graduating early and worked as an investment specialist at Bank of America and obtain SIE Series 7 66 licensing. Would this help at all? Thank you.

Edit- I also completed the Goldman Sachs virtual insight series and am a first generation student.

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