Consulting Introduction

I'm not in consulting, nor have I been in the industry. I do have a general understanding though, so enough to answer some questions very briefly. Anyone is free to contribute to my comments, especially if I say something wrong.

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. There's no specific major that will benefit or hurt your chances. What they're looking for is someone who is a problem solver, is able to take in a lot of new information, and process it to key, actionable, relevant points.
4. Problem solving, quick learner, somewhat independent (since you'll be traveling often), personable.
5. No. If anything, companies need to have a business/consulting opinion so they won't be sued. They can say "we've had external opinions" and so on and so forth (see Business Judgement Rule). The number one gripe of consultants is that they'll spend 4 months on a projects, become experts, give their recommendations, and the company won't follow it.
6. Bankers will be paid more, around 20-40% all in. The difference is that you'll probably be able to expense more (while traveling, besides paying for your living situation, you'll likely get a stipend for food and traveling), and might be better off (but I haven't crunched the numbers).

If you're really worried about a consulting firms expense policy: https://thetravelingconsultant.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/consultant-poli…