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The name of the game for brand name IB Soph. internships is diversity. Even if you are part of LGBTQ, you are still limited. So, don't feel bad. I am a non-target non-diversity male, and I didn't have an end of the sophomore year summer internship, and I signed with a top coverage group for SA 2021. So, I would say that you arent totally screwed. I think that networking is the big equalizer in IB applications and successful networking can really help overcome almost any deficit. for your Summer 2021, try getting any internship in IB/PE/ER/VC etc. that can be tied into why IB, and you should be good. Another thing you could do is participate in case/stock pitch competitions that can help demonstrate interest (Point72 has a big one, even Harvard has a M&A case competition). Continue to be involved in clubs on campus and you should be golden.

 

"High achieving non target LGBTQ white male, reporting for duty!"

Maybe you can include that in your cold emails to boutiques!!

You think you should magically get a sophomore SA because you're gay...?
Couldn't help but cringe reading your post man...

 

Insolvent Monkey

I would hopefully get it because of my resume not because I'm gay? Didn't expect it to get me anything honestly but it would be nice if that panned out

In fairness, @Maria-I'm-Drunk" is from Australia so he's technically gay too. Also retarded. Sad!

 

YeMaria-I'm-Drunk

"High achieving non target LGBTQ white male, reporting for duty!"

Maybe you can include that in your cold emails to boutiques!!

You think you should magically get a sophomore SA because you're gay...?
Couldn't help but cringe reading your post man...

Yeah but your from Cuckstralia which automatically makes you gay AND retarded. 

 
Insolvent Monkey

High achieving non target

Something doesn't compute here chief

 

I'll respect that. Best of luck to you man - don't forget to target boutiques for your sophomore summer

 
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