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Looking to pivot: Should I leave full time job for MBB internship?
Hi! My first post here. I'm currently working at a healthcare centered VC with 1 YOE while finishing up a masters in finance at a semi-target US university. I don't come from a business background but I've recently taken a career interest in business management. I've networked my way into an RA...
Shall I retake A Levels I did 5 years ago as I keep getting rejections? (London)
TL;DR Rejected from summers last year, managed to improve my CV dramatically but still rejections at the first stage. A Level grades are beyond below what the avg candidate has (BCC and major extenuating circumstances) - should I retake them as I feel as though it’s the main thing setting me back...
Engineer to Consulting: MBB or bust?
Hi everyone, I am currently a sophomore at an HYP target school (GPA exactly 3.7) majoring in CS with a minor in finance. I have held a strategy consulting internship (no-name) in South Africa, and next summer, I have a software engineering internship at a name-brand defense contractor lined up, as...
IE University MIM
I would like to apply for IE MIM. Is IE MIM a target for MBB and IB? What would be my chances at London recruiting? I will have 2 YOE of big4 M&A in CEE when attending IE. Also thinking about a double degree MIM + MSF there. Do you think it is a better option?
Age for post MBA recruiting
I just got an admit for a great MBA program. I would graduate at 32 years old in spring 2025 if I accept. For personal reasons I'm thinking of declining it and potentially asking for a deferal with the goal of graduating from that school or another top program a year or two later. My two concerns...
MBB from a non-target school
Hi everyone, I am writing this in the hope of connecting with someone who works at MBB and has a degree from a non-target school, or perhaps knows someone :) Here’s my situation: I am currently an international student pursuing an MS in business analytics at a small private university. Recently, I...
Looking for an experience - 1st year International Student
Hi guys, I'm a 1st year international student in a top-10 European business school (Erasmus Rotterdam). Studying International Business Administration. After graduating, I plan to do a Master in Finance at a top-tier European university (e.g. LSE, Oxbridge, Bocconi). I dream about getting a job in...
Penn State vs. Hofstra Vs. Bryant
Was a mid high school student and these are my options. I was admitted as a public policy major as Penn State which means I would have to start at a non-flagship campus and than apply to Smeal after 1-2 semesters, rejection to Smeal from these campuses is very likely I've been told, however if I...
Perspective of MBB companies on online education in top universities
Is the online education offered by the top universities enough to start in a starting position in MBB companies? For example, Harvard University Extension School and LSE online education options are often preferred for students who do not live in the region. What are the companies' perspectives on...
Antitrust lawyer exit strategies to business
What are the best strategies for going from lawyer in antitrust big law (Europe) to a business role? I'm still young (law is undergrad here) and in the long-term I'd rather work in a business/finance position than advise on very specific legal issues. Short-term goal is IB/MBB consulting for the...
Experienced hire 2023 at MCK or BCG - best time to apply and chances of getting in?
Hi everyone! I currently work for the strategy arm of a Big 4 and am looking for opportunities to jump to MBB. Have networked with a few people for all 3 firms: got a firm "not hiring any time soon" from Bain, "wait till end of Q1" from BCG, and "looks like we are still hiring" from MCK. I wonder if...
Aspiring experienced hire - what are my MBB chances?
I have been lurking here for a while and think I now have my own question to ask! I'm currently a lawyer in the UK with 3 years' work experience in corporate and competition law at a top 5 City firm, looking to apply to MBB this year as the equialvent of McKinsey's Business Analyst or Junior...
MBB application help?
Hey! Long time lurker here and now I guess I'm finally going through the process of applying, I thought I should ask a few specific questions (would be helpful if you're from the UK or are aware of how things are done in the UK). I go to a semi-target university in the UK (I think the leaked...
MBB In Riyadh (Advice Needed)
Hello all,I am a recent engineering graduate from a target school in India. I moved to KSA for a job related to my engg. field.What are my chances of getting into any of the pre-MBA roles in MBB here? How will the competition be like? I plan to do an MBA after 2-3 years from INSEAD and get into...
Why am I not getting MBB interviews?
I wanted to brainstorm the idea of interviews in MBB London. I have received rejections from 2 MBBs in London, following a pretty solid background. I have had my CV reviewed by 3 MBB consultants who agreed on structure and presentation. Target school, 3 consulting experiences (with one at MBB...
Accenture Consulting Development Analyst (Level 10), feeling bad about future prospects
Recently accepted a full time role as a consulting development analyst at Accenture (level 10) in Singapore total comp in USD of 42k, feeling like i have signed my life away to rot, any advice for me? Is the dream of MBB dead?
Minor Change: Economics to Management Information Systems
I go to a small regional school, definitely a non-target. Have an average GPA but excellent extracurriculars and pretty good work experience (I'll be doing a Corporate Strategy fellowship with JPMC this summer). My goal is to break into strategy consulting after undergrad (I am a rising Junior),...
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Transition in MBB firms: frequency & outlook.
Hello everyone. I just wanted to ask one specific question: How frequent is it for one person to move from an MBB firm to another, in a short timespan, especially when at the lower seniority levels (picture a, say, McK intern interviewing and landing a follow-up internship, or even an undergraduate...
Which internships do MBB value the most?
Hello everyone, I'll graduate soon from a target school in my home country with full marks. I'm looking for an internship to maximize my chances to get an interview with MBB (or OW, AT K) . I was wondering if it would be better to do an internship in a Big 4 or in a small strategy consulting...
Waitlisted at Every MBB for SA 2022 — What Can I Do?
Just heard back from the last MBB saying I am waitlisted and have to wait 2-4 weeks to hear if they have an offer for me or not. They never mentioned waitlist but just said they needed more time to get back to me. Any thoughts on what I can do to get off the waitlist at any or what the chances are?...
Pure strategy consulting after KPMG Deals Advisory
Currently I'm an associate at KPMG deals advisory, will become an AM in 2-3 years (Asia). I'm a chartered accountant. My goal is a pure strategy role in Canada at preferably mbb but i'm indifferent b/w b4, 2nd/3rd tiers and mbb . Will choose the highest pay as long as its strategy. I have two...
Applying now vs Fall?
Hi everyone, I'm a rising senior at a target (one of HYPSM) trying to get a full-time offer at MBB. I got an email from McKinsey saying that I could submit my application now (June). Should I apply now, or wait till fall where I can talk to a recruiter/maybe get an in-person interview? Also, I'm a...
Middle Management MBB / FAANG
Hey Everyone I am a middle manager/exec at one of the infamous IT services firm. However, I have a pretty strong healthcare consulting experience spread across APAC countries, then moved to Product Management @USA (grew a successful product) and finally to business strategy. I am currently in the...
Undergrad UNC kf vs Umich Ross for consulting placement
^title, which school should I go to for a greater shot of placing into MBB and tier 2 firms? I've received a full tuition scholarship to unc, but I'm quite worried as it seems that UNC has very few students placing into the best consulting positions.
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Deloitte Consulting or Strategy& Summer Consulting Internship?
I've been lucky enough to land two consulting internships (after junior year of college) - one from Deloitte, and another from Strategy& (PwC). I'm wondering which one I should take. Here's what I'm thinking so far, where a "*" indicates that these are the most important factors I'm taking into...
f500 Corporate Finance to Mgmt Consulting
I am in my first year at a highly regarded corp finance program at a f50 company. Was wondering if anybody could shed light on the transition process between corp fin to mgmt consulting at mbb or big 4. How difficult is it, and what can I do to increase my chances? Advice I've read from other posts...
GMAT score on Undergrad CV for Consulting/IBanking
I'm currently a rising penultimate undergrad student studying at a target school in Hong Kong (University of Hong Kong), and I'm planning to apply for MBB or BB IBs within the region. However, I have a relatively low GPA (3.4/4.3: they usually say 3.7 or above is fine but as for me I'd probably get...
MBB (incl. PE advisory) or Lower MM PE?
Hi Monkeys, Around 10th of February I expect to receive offers from both MBB consulting (will include PE advisory assignments) and a Lower MM PE
Am I too odd a commodity for Consulting?
Hello WSO , tl;dr - I'm a foreigner with a fairly impressive but not American resume, can I get in to consulting? Long version: I've recently moved to the US (the Greater Boston area to be exact) for my wife's PhD at a leading university. I'm very interested in Management Consulting, but I have a...
GMAT cut-off
(Preface: I searched and found some posts on here from 4+ years ago on this topic, but I wanted to see if the feeling among MBAs had changed in the last couple years) I know the topic of GMAT cut-off for interview slots at MBB firms has been discussed on here; but I wanted what the consensus is with...
Chances for MBB: JD/MBA, Triple Major from Non-Ivy League
What are one's chances to land with McKinsey, BCG, or Bain given the following? - Attended The University of Alabama for undergrad and grad - Triple majored in Finance, Accounting, and Economics with a 4.0 GPA - Will complete JD/ MBA program in Dec. '15 (Law ranked #22; MBA #58) - Developed my own...
Who Gets The Top Tier Job in B-School?
I was wondering for those in top 20 MBA programs (from HSW to CMU, UNC, etc.), who usually get offers from MBB or GS / JP /MS? Do they only interview those with the best stats (700+ GMAT, 3.5+ UG GPA, prior work, etc.) or does everyone have a shot and the case/behavioral interview matters more? As...
Ernst & Young - Commercial Due Diligence/Commercial Advisory Services vs Big 4 - Strategy & Operations
I have my bachelors from a top 3 engineering college ( MBB Target School ) and MBA from a top 7 B-School (MBB Non-Target School) in an emerging economy. I have worked with the strategy team of the largest private company in my country for an year post MBA post which i am planning to move to EY-CDD...
Chances at MBB 1st round interview
Hello! I am currently a sophomore at a semi-target/non target and have my eyes set on MBB for an internship next summer (after junior year). I am an engineering major at a top 10 program, with a 3.75 and decent test scores (2100+ SAT). I have done some work for a small consulting firm (which has...
MBB Chances?
I was interested in gaining some insight on what I should do to eventually get a job working as a marketing consultant at a MBB firm. I'm a junior at Texas Tech University studying Marketing. (3.0 cumulative GPA) My aspirations are to get an internship this summer, likely in advertising or cpg,...
What are the chances of getting interviews with my stats?
Hi All, Long-time lurker first-time poster. I have a really unconventional background and wanted to see what people thought my chances were of getting interviews for consulting firms such as ATK, LEK and OW. My background: I am in Melbourne, Australia. Average student in High School and studied...
Military to MBB?
Anyone have any thoughts on the possibility of transitioning from the military to MBB or other strategic consulting outfits (with or without an MBA)? Based on anecdotal evidence and what reading I've done, it seems as though the skills developed through military leadership lend themselves better the...
Chance my CV for tier 2 strat (from Big 4 consulting)
Hi guys, I'm currently in one of the Big 4, strategy & sustainability consulting in Asia with 2 years of experience (not Deloitte S&O) and I'm trying to break into tier 2 strat (AT Kearney, roland berger and etc.) or even try for MBB . Btw, I've got an interview coming up with Deloitte S&O if that...
I fucked up - Senior at non-target
Hey everyone, So I am a senior at a nontarget, (but one that has successful alumni - think NYU level). I had an internship in IB at a BB last summer and I fucked it up. I don't regret it (at least not anymore) as I don't think I was quite ready for it. I do great at school (3.9 GPA) and I work hard...
Recent alum -- MBB consulting?
Hadn't really done my homework during college, but now really think MBB consulting could be a good fit. Problem: Graduated from a target school (HYP), OK GPA (3.6ish?), but no business-y experience in the three years since then (though travel, research, writing, some save-the-world-y stuff). I can't...
Cornell MPP v Duke MMS v Tufts MIB v Georgetown MPP
I have admits to all the programs. I want to get into MBB or even outside the main (thinking Oliver Wyman, OC&C, AT Kearney) As MBB are brand whores, I have narrowed my choices to the above. I am still waiting on Chicago and USC but likely will end somewhere above. I like the Cornell program because...
MPP for a career at MBB?
As it says on the tin, potentially considering public policy but want to work in private industry? Probably not the forum for it but for advice on MBB , seems the best place? Anyone know potential of me working into that field coming from MPP at say Columbia, Chicago, Penn or Georgetown?????? Thanks...
MSF/MA Econ help
Hey guys, I'm struggling trying to find an appropriate program for me. Let me start with I want to do. I want to work either in MBB or IB , potentially S&T dependent on program. I love the idea of doing something theoretical like Economics and have looked at following programs: Brandeis MAIEF...
How to get into consulting from PHD
Hi guys, I know PHDs are usually supposed to go into academia, but a previous thread (which I deleted because I realized it was too specific and might reveal my identity to the school, lol) convinced me that the school I could go to for the PHD program has just a much higher prestige factor than the...
Advice for a N00b...Ivey vs. U of T
Hi Everyone, I want an honest evaluation of my chances in consulting... I am an undergrad major in Marketing at a top B-school in Canada with a GPA of 3.7. Currently working at the Canadian division of a Fortune 500 firm - 2 years of experience so far as a brand manager. I am evaluating whether I...
Applying in (Eastern) Europe vs. US -- differences?
Hello fellow primates (to quote the forum's introductory email), I'll be applying to McKinsey, A.T. Kearney, Roland Berger and a few other companies in Eastern Europe (I'm from there.) I've been reading this great forum for a while, and while a good part of the information seems valid irrespective...
Does My background and Experience suit Consulting?
I am currently in an Evening MBA program, with an expected finish date of April 2011, at a good business school ranked any where from 5 to 12 depending on the survey you read. GMAT - 690 Undergrad: Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.8 Work experience: 7 years (2002 - 2003 ): Worked as a sales Engineer...
What's wrong with this calculation?
For first round undergrad intern at Bain there were about 35-40 (lets say 40) candidates. And they pick only 4. Now I heard for FT the class is 4-5 times as big, so thats about 16-20. And most of the FT interviewees are going to be the same ones that interviewed for intern positions. Let's assume...
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