Prospective IB advice; Centerview, Goldman, JP, Evercore

Hey, 


First year at Queen's Commerce in Canada. Prospect for IB, either BB or EB. Top choices for 3rd year internship and full time offer; Centerview, Goldman, JPEvercore.


What am I doing so far:

  • two PE internships (one was just sourcing companies, the current one is actual deal flow; LBO, etc)
  • have my wall street prep certificate
  • on two clubs; one is a mock portfolio; just a stock pitch typical finance IB club, other is PE club (client facing, actually work with big names like OMERS, etc; more like equity research role)
  • have a summer internship lined up at a hedge fund 
  • 4.0 GPA 
  • Have a mentor through my high school almuni; we meet once a month for updates, learning, more resources, interview prep (he worked as an MD at both goldman and JPMC in NYC and now works is a partner at an independent PE firm in LA)

My question is, what else should I be doing and what should be my three year plan to end up at one of the firms I mentioned, and most importantly, is it even possible given that I don't go to a target school like Wharton or UChic? and How should I stand out?

 

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