Deferred MBA Programs Stigma?

Hi - incoming full time analyst in a month. Recently was admitted to an MBA program deferred (Wharton - am likely going to accept), but am wondering if I should have this listed on resume/Linkedin for PE recruiting. I know there's some preference for H/S, but I wasn't sure if recruiters would see already being committed to W as a detriment or a positive. Any advice appreciated!

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I think OP is referring to his chances with PE recruiting at those prestige-heavy shops like Berkshire/Centerbridge where all the associates end up at HBS/GSB or don't get an MBA. Potentially weighting the chances recruiters question why you weren't able to get into HBS/GSB since they want the best of the best (which is stupid because of the amount of luck involved). 

 

This is absolutely ridiculous. I get that there is a lot of Harvard / Stanford or bust mentality for certain folks, but none of these firms would detract a potential candidate for going to Wharton. There are several kids that don’t get into H / S from even the megafunds that go to W. I doubt Centerbridge or Berkshire is looking down on an all start Associate candidate for getting into Wharton. 

 

Seems like this might not be favorable to certain PE firms who favor H/S if they view you as already pre-committed to Wharton, unless you can reneg/apply again to H/S

 

Not sure it would matter but interested if headhunters would care at all, whether negatively or positively

 
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