Is it worth it to apply to 2026 internships if I am planning to transfer

I am a sophomore currently attending a small non-target school. For my Junior year realistically I will be able to transfer to at least a semi-target school. My question is it worth trying to apply for internships at larger firms, now when I probably will not even be called in for an interview, or should I just wait until I have the name of a target school on my resume and I have been able to start networking there.

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