Looking for FT Recruiting Advice

Looking for advice on the upcoming FT recruiting for IBD of BB/MM/boutiques, especially as to how I can make myself stand out.

Currently am going to be a senior at a non-target school with an alright GPA (3.44 ish) because of a lack of focus freshman year. However, I have spent a large amount of time building my networking and successfully landed a SA position at a MM PE firm through connections with a partner at the firm. I have other non-finance related work experience as well as connections willing to put me in touch with recruiters at BB and other IB opportunities.

Is my GPA a deal-breaker? and does my PE experience make up for my lack of finance related jobs before hand?
Any information on timetable of application?

If anyone has a similar situation or just any advice on the process overall, it would be great to hear your thoughts.

 

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