Need Advice, Any Appreciated

Hey,

I have been looking at this sub for a couple months now as I have decided to pursue investment banking. This post is just to ask for some advice.

To spell out the situation: I am currently a student who finished his Associates and is transferring to a strong semi-target school. I have a 3.95 GPA and it will remain that way and continue higher. I missed this last recruiting season as a sophomore, but with my school transfer I will technically be in a Sophomore position (referring to how many credits I have remaining to graduate). I have a few opportunities for internships this summer, including a Summer Financial Analyst internship role at a private real estate/construction management company, an opportunity as a research analyst in New York and some others similar. I have done a finance internship and an accounting internship.

In my situation, what does the best step look like?

Am I in a good position for this next recruiting season? What should I do to improve? Or should I shoot for full time offers?

Thank you for any help!

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