Lack of internships/summer analyst because I went to college at 14.

I know this was a sorta unique situation so I wasn't able to find any advice/info. Long story short I started college when I was fourteen and majored in CompSci at a non-target. Due to my age, I was unable to get a finance related internship. I also decided I wanted to do IB very late, around the end of my sophomore year. This year I applied for a couple 2022 summer analyst jobs with BBs as I turned 18 last year, but I'm unlikely to get them with the lack of work experience. Any advice on how to break in? I know my prospects aren't great as non target + non finance related major, but was just hoping for some insights and advice.

 
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delay graduation and do a masters in finance.

 

haha, why'd you do it in the first place. I knew a kid that graduated 2 years early and he said it was the worst decision he made. He couldn't party and socialize with his friends cause he was only 16. He grew a beard out so it helped a bit, but did you feel your social life suffered. Im sure you couldn't hookup or party with your peers. 

 

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