Is EB or BB better for MBA application

Says EB are firms like Evercore/Centerview/Lazard vs GS/MS/JP. I have met many people that go to top MBA schools from the BBs but not many from EBs. Do MBA Adcoms care for one more than the other ?

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thecoolkid1234

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They're equally good. Also the # of analyst at BB > EB so probably thats the case.

Also, if you work at PWP you're literally a shoe in at HBS.

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Why are you a shoe in at HBS working at PWP ?

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