First thing to do in non target school for IB

I expect to be attending the Kelley school of business as a freshman this coming August. I know that since I am going to a non-target school, networking is very important for me to even be able to get an interview in IB, especially for a BB. When do you think the earliest is the right time to start reaching out to people in the industry. The first day, month, semester, or year on campus? Also, are there any other tips you may have to build a strong network other than just cold calls, emails, and informal interviews. Any and all tips are welcome. Thanks.

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honestly apply as much finance clubs as possible. but only join one with most number of people who secured intern offers. you really don’t need more than 2 finance clubs

 
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Well, according to some people here, you should just sit back and relax (since Kelley apparently send 70+ kids to BBs every year..)

 

Same one, but its not as prestigious as people say imo, then again I've only visited once. If you don't get into the IBW program its as good as Watkins for business (yes, you've never heard of Watkins, thats the point).

 

Get information about and join the Investment Banking Club (Prep for IBW), talk to people in the business fraternities, those will help you a lot in terms of networking and find a few upperclassmen to help mentor you through the process. Then just hit the books hard and do everything you can to get into the IBW.

 

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