Rising Junior behind for 2022 recruitment

I saw a post similar to this and am also struggling. I recently (about half a year ago) decided that i wanted to go into IB so i switched schools and majored in finance. (Nontarget , diversity ) Im a rising junior and have only been able to get one superday at a BB that i completely blew. I didnt have much experience in prepping for it but now i know what its like, just sucked that this BB had to be my first superday. I applied to about 20 (EBs and BBs) and nothing :/

and it seems like recruitments are almost over. To top it all off, i obviously dont have any real relevant experience. Ive been an auto sale rep for 5 years and have just returned to college. (Im not old, im 23, but i started sales right out of hs and only completed one year of college back in 2016)

 What can i do?
Would anyone be willing to look over my resume and provide helpful feedback or critiques or provide a list of banks that are still recruiting for 2022. 
Or am i just too late and should try to do something else.

anyways any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.

edit: someone said to link it, here it is. I wasnt sure about the exploratory program but seemed like the only relevant information i have. 

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An1 here - I already went through the SA rat race before, but you can do the following:

1. Memorize the 400 q guide, specifically DCF, Valuation, Accounting, LBOs, Merger Models. You probably won't be asked anything on LBOs, maybe a one high-level merger model question

2. Check various threads for banks still in the recruitment process and do your best to get your foot in the door.  

3. Nail down a good story about your experiences and your transition to college.

4. Email anyone you can find, and do it ASAP. Not just the BBs (which are probably done), but LMM, Boutiques, etc. You might have to email hundreds, but that's the nature of the beast.

5. Everyone bombs their first interview. Mine was S&T at a BB, and I got completely shafted by the interviewer who was a massive prick. It happens, move on.

 

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