Rising Senior In Need of Advice

Hey everyone,

I just wrapped up my junior year of undergrad (accounting and finance major) and I'm stressed out. For a long time I have wanted to work in M&A/investment banking. An opportunity came up last year for me to intern at a large accounting firm in their turnaround & restructuring consulting practice. While I was busy working at this internship I dropped the ball on investment banking recruiting. I really liked my work there and I ended up getting hired by a competing firm's restructuring group where I am interning this summer. My graduation date will be December 2025, so I have another summer open to do a final internship, ideally an investment banking summer analyst role. Seeing as though I have missed out on recruting for most, if not all, of the major investment banking programs, what do you guys think I should do?

Thanks.

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