Recruiting Timelines for PE

Hello monkeys, current undergrad here. 

I know recruiting for junior summer analyst banking positions happens during sophomore spring. Is it the same for MF PE summer analyst positions?

Also, what is the timeline for MF PE full-time positions? Junior fall? Spring? Senior fall?

Thanks.

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