How important is your start date if you plan to jump to PE?

Hi all,

Recently accepted my offer at an MBB in a major city (think Chicago, LA, NYC) and have the opportunity to join mid-summer or early/mid fall.

Recognizing PE recruiting keeps occurring earlier and earlier, how important is it to get some case experience under your belt ASAP for recruiting purposes?

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