MBB -> PE

I'm an undergrad at a mid tier ivy (not wharton). I'm interning at MBB this next summer. I come from a math and engineering background. I'm thinking PE might be something I could be interested in. How hard would it be to get that with a 3.7 and some cool experiences but no finance experiences. Would it be feasible to land a Blackstone type company from my position with the right interview prep? Also, would MBB intern on my resume carry me to an interview or would I need to network intensively?

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Are you referring to joining PE right out of undergrad? If so, my 2c, I'd strongly encourage going to MBB (or IB) for 2-3 years to get more formal training, then pursuing a PE associate program. Analyst programs (right out of undergrad) are more hit/miss and often weaker on development. PE from MBB is quite traditional (moreso than straight from undergrad), and your background sounds well-suited.

 

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