Hi Vivishere,
This is a good question. It is important that your post-MBA goals are both realistic and specific. It would be good to choose one of those areas, but it would be fine to mention the other as well, as an alternative, since they are related. Plus, as you said, you don't want to have too specific of a goal. Additionally though, and very importantly, if your background is not in private equity, then an immediate post-MBA goal of private equity may not sound realistic to an admissions committee. You may want to adjust your goals to make sure that the school is confident that you will be hired in your target post-MBA role.
Good luck!
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