Where should I be applying

I am a senior from a non target school (top 50 public school) and I was wondering where I realistically have a chance. Using network connections I has been somewhat successful, but I am looking to broaden my horizens beyond that. I have a 3.6 GPA, 2160 SATs (790 math), I have had an internship in equity research with Morgan Stanley, and I helped start a moderately successful LLC.

My question is where would be a realistic place to send an online application? I want to get into investment banking. The bulge brackets are basically a no go. What about Boutiques? Would the elites be out of the question (Greenhill, Evercore, Lazard, etc)? If they are what would be a more realistic boutique?

Thanks a lot guys.

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Im a finance and accounting major. the MS internship was set up through a friend. I have applied to most BBs I was more saying they were out of the question as the applications are closed for them.

 

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