PE analyst direct from MS?

I went to a good but non target UG and am now at a top B-School for my MS. I have a lack of financial experience and will be applying to a good amount of IB analyst positions but, like most, I would prefer the buy side.

Any there any PE firms that would even be worth applying to? Or do all respected firms pretty much just rely on head hunters and target BBs?

Thanks.

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