Does HBS 2+2/GSB deferred make sense for HF recruiting?
Junior at a target here, working in growth equity/VC this summer, either plan on doing MF PE or growth out of school, and L/S after 2 years (or so) of that. I understand that HBS 2+2/GSB deferred take kids w/ non traditional backgrounds, but I actually have somewhat of a nontraditional background (run a startup), and based on conversations I've had w/ HBS/GSB students and things I've read, I believe I have a good shot at either program. If I get an MBA at one of those schools after 2 years of PE, will I be at a disadvantage to the other HBS/GSB students who did IB + PE + MBA, in terms of HF recruiting? Should I just skip the MBA and recruit for HFs from PE? It (HBS/GSB) just seems like a hard thing to pass up if I have the chance. Always see on linkedin that those students have sexy HF exits, but do the 2+2/deferred guys also have those same exits? Interested in ur guys' take.
Hot take but if you want to join a hedge fund then join a hedge fund