Computer Science graduate - wants to switch into consulting

Hey, guys.

I'm a computer science graduate working as a software engineer in silicon valley. I've been working at this SV start-up for three years and about to go on my fourth. When I hit four years of experience, I want to apply to business school. From my research, I've found that Northwestern's Kellogg School would be the best in terms of consulting. The sectors I'm interested in are technology and strategy (sort of leaning more on the strategy sector).

Will it be possible for me to break into either tech or strat in consulting?

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