T2 consulting —> MBA at M7–> top tier IB —> top tier PE/HF. Is this feasible?

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Yes but. Top bank totally and happens all the time. Defining “top tier” though for buy side is different and significantly harder.

Are you going to land at Point72, Blackstone, etc. after being a post Mba associate? Probably not honestly - the competition for these jobs is unreal and they can hire a younger, more financially experienced version of you for half the price (and even some of them get chased out after 2 years.) HF recruiting is way more random so think it does happen but if you want to work in markets facing role you should seriously consider doing that straight away and go all in. PE def can happen but it’s unstructured at post MBA level; it’s not an on-cycle process where every headhunter in the world reaches out to you if you’re in the right bank/group. That said if you use the MBA to pick up buy side internships/exposure somehow you can leverage but whether or not that will be “top tier” will depend on how you define that AND it will likely partially depend on whether or not you’re in a transaction-focused consulting role now. Also more niche areas this could hapoen more and be less structured but you’d likely have to be an expert with your consulting background (real estate, distressed/credit funds, O&G (RIP), maaaybe FIG, etc.)

Still go for it (I’m at M7 going to banking) just be eyes wide open about what you’re signing up for

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Absolutely. Don’t even need that MBA if you are well prepared and lucky.

I reread this my wording was horrible sorry

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