Pre-MSF non IBD experience...

So I'm going into my 4th year (graduating December '22), currently in Europe for a F500 Corp Fin internship, looking to break into IBD/PE.

I'm trying hard for a SA2022 MM/Boutique position. 

I go to a private west-coast non target, 3.90 GPA, Finance major/Math minor. 

I'd like to work in the West Coast (California) or maybe Chicago/NY; going to try for Vandy, USC, and UT Austin MSF.   

Do you think I have a shot at breaking into IBD if I can rebrand through an MSF. I am trying my hardest for a SA2022 position but nothing finalized yet.

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