Two years of consulting and two years of IB/PE pre MBA

Does it makes sense to do two years of management consulting and two years of IB/PE pre MBA?

My goal is to get into a top MBA program in the US (I’m from the Middle East) and eventually work in PE post MBA. Does my plan make sense or is there a better way to achieve my goal? Also I’m planning to get all my pre MBA experience in the Middle East.

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