4 Comments
 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information about the exact timing of BCG's background check process. However, in a related thread about background checks for other firms, it was mentioned that background checks can sometimes take several weeks and may occur closer to the start date. If you haven't heard anything yet, it might be worth reaching out to HR or your recruiter for clarification on the timeline.

Sources: BCG incoming associate/consultant delayed start date (NA), BCG & Bain 2024 Summer Associate/AC, BCG & Bain 2024 Summer Associate/AC, Private Equity Recruiting Kicked Off?, Goldman BG Check going on 6 weeks now??

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

As a summer associate, I got the email 2 months before the start date (April background check, June start date).

 

How through was the background check? Did it verify employment, or just criminal history/graduation?

Reason I ask is I worked at a startup a couple years ago that has since folded, and I’ve run into issues at my old firm when getting verification for that. Joining BCG this fall. Appreciate the help!

 

Reiciendis similique fugiat iste consequatur dignissimos necessitatibus facere. Dolores cum ea enim tempora odit quia eaque. Suscipit laudantium quis nihil alias nostrum eos minus modi. Distinctio voluptates quae numquam quas. Aperiam occaecati quia error quia debitis quos inventore.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Consulting

  • Boston Consulting Group 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 99.0%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.5%
  • Oliver Wyman 98.0%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Consulting

  • Cornerstone Research 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 99.0%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.5%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.0%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.5%
  • Boston Consulting Group 99.0%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.5%
  • Oliver Wyman 98.0%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Consulting

  • Partner (4) $361
  • Principal (30) $294
  • Director/MD (58) $274
  • Vice President (53) $247
  • Engagement Manager (111) $232
  • Manager (167) $172
  • 2nd Year Associate (185) $142
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (115) $135
  • Senior Consultant (354) $132
  • Consultant (635) $122
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (162) $121
  • 1st Year Associate (575) $121
  • NA (16) $114
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (390) $104
  • Associate Consultant (175) $100
  • 1st Year Analyst (1152) $90
  • Intern/Summer Associate (205) $83
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (626) $67
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”