Breaking Into Investment Banking this Late into the Game

Hi. I am a senior Economics major at Penn State University. I have a 3.3 GPA, with no internships or experience besides working some jobs over the summers. I did not know until much later in my academic career that I wanted to do investment banking. I know that my chances are slim to absolutely none. I'm very much aware. However, if I wanted to break in to IB, what we be my best course of action. Worth noting is that I have an extra semester due to a second major, so I will have one more summer break. Please let me know as any advice is welcome. Thank you.

 
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