MBA / Master’s Program to break into Private Equity

3 years into management consulting at T2. Recently grown strong interest in PE. After having multiple discussions with HHs, seems off-cycle recruitment will be challenging. Therefore, planning to enroll in a MBA or Masters Program e.g., MFE. 

No prior IB experience, undergrad in Math & Statistics. 

How realistic is the approach? Preferred Masters Programs? Alterative suggestions on effective recruitment? Any other thoughts?

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