Winter Internshio Priorities - BB in summer

I’ve been fortunate enough to have locked in a summer analyst stint at a top BB. I go to school in New York, so I was also looking for a winter internship. Where should I focus my attention, if the ultimate goal is to open as many doors as possible for PE?

Should I do something interesting (sports-related, TV show, etc.)? Should I target a boutique investment bank to brush up on skills before my summer stint? Should I try and get a boutique PE internship? Focus on just getting paid? Try and nab a consulting gig (as I’ve heard this is important for PE)? Chill tf out and relax (won’t be adding any stress, would only consider if there is no benefit at all)?

In terms of current options I’m targeting, I have a potential opportunity at a top level EB, a HF boutique where some PMs worked in PE before (so can ask them to connect me), and potentially may work with a professional sports team. None of these are done deals, but out of these 3 which should I choose? Thanks if you read through this mammoth post!

 

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