Firm Name Brand for MBA?

Does anyone have experience breaking into a top 20 MBA program from a non MBB/B4 consulting firm?

Quick profile: ORM male from a top 20 UG with co-op at F50/intern at startup experience. Eboard positions in professional/culture clubs, volunteer experience, ROTC (intending reserves). Expected 3.8-3.95 GPA and hopefully 700+ GMAT lol..

Casting a wide net for pretty much any consulting junior 2023 SA/FT…is top 20 MBA feasible even if don’t secure a position at a MBB/B4 firm?

What am I missing for a competitive app to schools like Yale/Stern/Duke/UVA/Cornell as targets and Dartmouth/Columbia/MIT/Northwestern as reaches. Going to be applying for deferred MBA and again around 25-27 if I don’t get into any.

I just need to be realistic and would love to hear any insights on how to get to where I want to be. Thanks in advance!!

1 Comments
 

Ab vitae voluptatem nihil velit. Doloremque accusantium sequi molestiae et consequatur voluptates. Qui vitae aliquid neque necessitatibus corrupti quam. Sunt architecto sit dolor ut quidem dolorem vero quos.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Consulting

  • Boston Consulting Group 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 98.9%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.4%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.9%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Consulting

  • Cornerstone Research 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.4%
  • McKinsey and Co 97.9%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.5%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.9%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.4%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.9%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Consulting

  • Partner (4) $361
  • Principal (30) $294
  • Director/MD (58) $274
  • Vice President (53) $247
  • Engagement Manager (113) $232
  • Manager (170) $173
  • 2nd Year Associate (185) $142
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (116) $135
  • Senior Consultant (355) $132
  • Consultant (642) $122
  • 1st Year Associate (577) $121
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (164) $121
  • NA (16) $114
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (391) $104
  • Associate Consultant (176) $101
  • 1st Year Analyst (1164) $90
  • Intern/Summer Associate (208) $83
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (633) $68
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

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...”