Can I break into IB?

In a similar situation, except my junior summer will be in CVC. However, what I will say from talking to people is to start building your network now. Start networking with perspective banks utilizing alums as well as other analysts + associates who you can find some common ground with. The goal is to build relationships with people who would be willing to vouch for you when it comes time for it and to let you know when apps drop (which are usually after the SA programs finish and return offers are finalized). Additionally, I talked with an MD from an UMM bank and he told me explicitly to reach out to the recruiter for my school (from that bank) and to make sure I am familiar with the timeline for FT recruiting as those happen more rapidly than typical SA positions. In terms of knowing technicals, ppl who have gone thru this process have told me that FT recruiting interviews are generally harder than SA ones. So depending on which group you want to be in, you want to familiarize yourself with technicals for that specific group (ie. product groups like DCM, Lev Fin, FIG, or industry groups like TMT, C&R, healthcare, etc.). General knowledge like the 400 guide is base knowledge at this point and you must be able to expand beyond that if you want to have a chance at landing a spot for FT.