MBA - Better odds as a BB IB Associate or LMM/MM PE Associate?

Are the odds of getting into a top MBA program better as an Associate at a Bulge Bracket bank in NY? Or an associate at a LMM/MM private equity firm (say $1bn)?

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I would say the perception of the deals you work on at the BB in a good group would be better, but honestly working at a top MM PE firms where you get solid investing experience along with valuable operations experience could be very attractive

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