<p>First, let me tell you now that to even have a fighting chance at breaking into respected PE/HF shops straight out of U Grad you need to be in the top tier schools - HYPSW - and even then it is very tough. </p>
<p>That said, you can do a few years or so in BB IB and then move to PE - if you are in a top BB, you will have an even better shot. </p>
<p>For schools, I would choose Columbia, then Cornell, if you get in. Out of the schools you are currently accepted to, I would go with Duke first and Northwestern second, though it can be reversed based on fit if there is a big diff in your mind as to where you fit best.</p>
<p>These two will give you the most BB IB opportunities. </p>
<p>PM me if you have other questions.</p>
<p>IBanker</p>