Rejected after MD referral: is this normal? S&T

Hi, last week I have been referred by a MD in NY for a 25SA at a BB (bofa level) and I have been rejected without even an interview. I am an incoming MIT MFin student and I have some relevant experience + top grades at eu target, so I’m wondering if this is normal since it’s late in the process/because I’m international (EU) or because of my cv.

I was expecting to at least get an interview since my cv is decent so I’m wondering if this is expected cause class is filled or am I just being entitled?

Asking to get a reality check and more color.

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Okay thank you. Since I am going to apply to London and also other opportunities in the US I wanted to know if it MUST be my cv or there are other factors even with a senior referral.

 

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