Ivy undergrad with no experience, what to do?

Doomed to live in the back office in NJ man... Rip

It is a little late in the application season, but apps are still open for some front office roles for summer internships. You can definitely get in without the experience, you just need to market yourself better. There are tons of people from ivies but they have experience, so why you out of those people?? Try to craft a unique story about yourself and your interest in IB (or other division). Many foreign banks are still recruiting - I just got a first round interview for UBS due in a few days but leaving the spot open for someone else. I think your best option is to apply everywhere first, consider middle office/back office roles as well if you want to still work in finance and maybe move up from there, although it is much harder to. Try some unrecognized firms like BBH, and foreign banks. At the same time network to get a feel for the firm and then you can name drop during the interview if those meetings went well. Try your best, and if all else fails, stay another semester but you should try to secure a no-name internship in IB this summer. Are you considered a diversity candidate? PM if yes. Good luck and keep practicing, shaping your story. It makes a huge difference in the end.