Need guidance for IB (EB, MM, BB)

Hi guys,

I need a bit of advice/brainstorming regarding my opportunities.

Finishing my undergrad (Non target), not sure I'll get a MFin offer (No GMAT, 2:1). I am thinking about either working & taking the GMAT in case I have to go through a gap year. It's all fun and giggles but I need help on consistency and focus.

I have difficulties keeping a clear aim at what I can do to make it in IB. There are so many options and my Fear of Missing Out makes me want to try everything I can, yet I end up lost.

I am past trying to figure out if I want to work in IB or not, and past the "It's too late to do it". I know I can, and I will, no matter how long it takes. I am finishing my UG with an Business Development Internship till end of June, and my mind is at 15 places at once (Working, Applying to schools, applying to summer jobs...) and I need some advice on how to remain focused and use all of my ressources to build "the right profile", and have a first step in the industry.

Anyways, I'd be pleased to hear your thoughts on that and potential advices.
Thanks in advance!

*(I am interested not only by M&A but all possible areas of IB. Also interested by PE/VC and Advisory firms in general.)
**(I'm in for EB, BB, MM and all possible sizes of Banks, preferably in UK, France or Switzerland)

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