Undergrad to MF PE route

I am going to Wharton, and I want to get a MF PE job out of undergrad. How many people get these jobs from Wharton? What are the credentials you need to have to get these jobs (such as clubs, prior internships, other experiences)? What is the GPA cutoff (ex: 3.8 and above or 3.9 and above?). Which PE firms hire out of undergrad? What skills do you need for the interview process? Do they look to see if you have had an outstanding BB/EB IB offer? 

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You’re already too late, most people started prepping paper LBOs junior year of high school to secure the coveted pre college internship.

But to answer your questions, 0, get good, 6’3+ UVA Frat Star, none, critical thinking (you’re cooked), only Natixis/Tobin & Co/FT Partners tier, and about 15

 

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