On Cycle Deal Experience

Given on cycle has started earlier and earlier (with COVID as an exception) - will internship deal experience tend to be enough to speak to?

Is it only the junior year internship, or can it be sophomore experience too if it's at a reputable shop (BB, UMM PE)?

Are firms looking at different metrics, like group/university instead of top analysts for their early processes?

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