Should I delay graduation to recruit SA 2024 IB?

I’m a junior at a target working at a top growth equity firm next summer. I didn’t recruit to IB as a sophomore but see that IB affords you a lot more optionality in exits than growth does. Also interested in developing more technical skills rather than just sourcing. Given likely recession and lack of full time spots available for the incoming 2024 analyst class, should I delay my graduation until Dec 2024 to recruit to IB as a quasi sophomore this spring? I’m completing a dual degree so wouldn’t be completely unnecessary. Anything helps. 

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