On-cycle recruiting 2027

Curious how HHs view what this site considers to be tier 1 versus tier 2 groups (e.g., Qatalyst versus Lazard SF; GS NYC TMT versus MS NYC tech coverage). Does being in a tier 1 group give you meaningfully more opportunities?

Also what're the limitations of recruiting for PE NYC from SF? 

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