Is it more common to get an MBA while working in IB or PE?

I’m planning to start out with IB and then try for a position in PE a few years after, so when is the best time to get my MBA? I’m considering getting some work experience and looking into firms willing to sponser MBAs, but I don’t want to miss opportunities in transitioning from IB to PE due to school.

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