Can I break into PE with my background? Intl Student, Father x-PE firm Partner

Wanted to know what it would take for me to break into PE based on my background. For context

Father was a partner and MD in PE for 15 years
International Student who failed first year of Uni and suspended without a college
Have 3 Finance internships one in PE, VC, and one working at Non-bank lender.

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