Odds of Breaking into IB

Hi guys, Currently studying at a non-target in Scotland and doing an internship in project finance. I have 2 years left of uni and was wondering if I actually have a shot at an ib internship in London next summer? If not is it worth going down the route of doing a masters at somewhere like St Andrews or Edinburgh? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

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I know they aren’t targets but they are a semi-target and place quite well. I’m not opposed to doing a masters in England it is just that staying in Scotland for a masters would be a lot better financially for me

 

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