Elite Boutique...Not a chance?

I just entered my junior year at a large non-target school (finance major) and I've recently started networking pretty hard. After talking to a few bankers and interning at large companies, I've decided that I would prefer a smaller bank environment (Boutique to MM), however I would prefer not to sacrifice brand name recognition.

Here's what my resume looks like: summer clerk at large law firm, internship at large mortgage lender, 3.5 gpa, leadership positions in a few student orgs

Do I stand a chance at landing an Elite Boutique SA position (Evercore/Centerview/Moelis etc)? Or should I not waste my limited time networking there? In other words, how open are these firms to bringing on non-target students with on the cusp gpa's?

Thank you for any insight/advice you can offer.

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