<p>I dont know much but personally I wouldn’t try too hard to go all-out for a sophomore program if you’re not at a target or already have decent connections. Definitely apply online if you can but something like that’s not the end all be all so I would not fly up to NYC just for that.</p>
<p>But, if you start networking right now you may even get a real summer analyst spot at a regional firm as a soph - happened to a few of my friends. Try to meet up with people who work at firms you’re interested in working at. And don’t just shoot for the top or the large banks - shoot for all of them. If you can get ANY experience in IBD next summer - you’ll be on the right track.</p>