Is growth equity easier to get into than MF PE

Is it easier to get a top shop on-cycle (GA, TA, Insight, MF Growth) than MF PE for recruiting? Does it matter as much if you work for a top bank/top group within a bank? Also do you need to do tech banking or can you work in a product group or boutique (M&A/FSG) and still be fine? 

Does GPA matter as much?

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