<p>I am currently a Junior in HS who has recently been doing some self-driven career exploration. Investment banking seems great -- It is an exciting career with a lucrative salary, and it seems interesting to me as I am a 16 year old who spends my free time researching market trends and learning about finance. Quite odd, huh?</p>
<p>But, I understand that since IB is promising, many brilliant and ambitious students are working extremely hard to make it into the industry. I want to be one of those kids. </p>
<p>Only problem is -- and I am sure you have heard this a million times -- I did poorly in my freshman and Sophomore year of HS. Can't go back in time, can only look forward, and right now I have a 3.0, and by the time I graduate that will only raise to a 3.3 or 3.4. So, I figure if this is something I really want to do, I have to ditch my local state school and attend community college, and then transfer to an Ivy League.</p>
<p>SO MY QUESTION IS - Can I still make it into the industry as a transfer? Please don't scold me because I made entrance into an Ivy League easy, and please don't think I'm some unmotivated dreamer who just wants money who is wasting your time. I'm really confused and want guidance.</p>
<p>I know how to network. I have good communication skills. I can crunch numbers like it's my second tongue. I know how to be presentable and respectful. I consider myself to be intelligent. </p>
<p>Its just that I don't want to take out loans to not get an internship, not make it in the industry, and become miserable making 25k a year.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for answers - Sorry it's so long.</p>