Goldman PE?

Thoughts on the private equity wing at GS? Right after undergrad, should one choose IB at a top EB (EVR/LAZ/CVP) or PE at Goldman if prestige, exit opps and long term compensation potential are your main goals? 

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Your entire post history is you ranking banks, lmao. Go back to studying for your college exams kid 

 

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