Consulting recruitment from WUSTL undergrad? (Advice needed)

I have a few questions regarding consulting recruiting from the undergrad programs at Washington University in St. Louis.

1. What kinds of firms recruit from WUSTL, and how many students does each of them typically take? Obviously MBB is ideal, but I'm also aiming for Deloitte S&O, OW, ATK, Parthenon, and maybe Accenture. I'd appreciate a firm-by-firm breakdown of recruiting opps if possible.

2. What's the best school (Arts and Sciences, Engineering, or Olin Business) to be in for consulting opportunities from WUSTL? What are the best majors to pursue for these goals?

3. This is an open-ended question, but what are some important action items/tips that I should pursue while trying to break in? Especially in the specific context of WUSTL. Advice on networking, course selection, important opportunities etc. would be pertinent here.

Appreciate the help!

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