Best Schools for Investment Banking for a High School Student With Low GPA?

Hello, I currently have a High School GPA of 3.4 unweighted. I also have a ACT score of 35. I have been looking to schools for IB, but I feel restricted by my low HS GPA. 

Currently I am considering schools such as IU Kelley, Fordham, and Baruch. I am also considering BYU, SMU, and NYU, even though they are definitely hard reaches. 

Does anyone have any recommendation schools that are not too far out of my league? Any blunt or honest advice would be greatly appreciated.

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