Full Time MBB Chances?
Bit of a late bloomer. Current junior at a HYPSM, 3.95+ GPA majoring in our version of PPE.
I’ve done academic and government work during my summers, and mostly research/leadership in some government clubs term-time (scaled organizations and have some publications in political science). I just finished a consulting stint at my school’s club and really enjoyed it, but don’t have summer experience at a consulting firm.
I’m applying to MBB and any nonprofit/gov consulting firms that take FT undergrads. What are my chances, and is it time to start networking? Thanks so much!
Your academic credentials and extracurriculars are strong, which is a great foundation for MBB full-time recruiting. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know:
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Your profile is strong, and with strategic networking and preparation, you have a solid shot at landing a full-time role at MBB or similar firms. Good luck!
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Nobody’s chances are that high for MBB, but I think yours aren’t bad- definitely worth applying.
As long as you have other interesting work experience, no internship in consulting shouldn’t be a problem.
Thanks so much for your thoughts—this is reassuring for sure
This is irrelevant, but can you give some university admissions advice on ECs, essays, etc? Grade 10 student from Canada here.
Not OP but I also go to HYPSM and I think getting into a top college is pretty straightforward. First, the table stakes are having good stats (perfect GPA and test scores). Beyond that, all you really need is a strong voice. Leadership, clubs, awards, competitions are BS. The amount of high schoolers who have legitimate achievements in those domains is probably in the low hundreds; all other activities are completely unverifiable and thus mostly disregarded by the admissions officers. Admissions officers spend probably 10-15 seconds looking at your clubs/awards/activities and in 99% of cases forget them 5 seconds later.
Your voice is the only thing that matters. Most high schoolers lack the maturity to express their ambitions in their essays. They sound trite, routine, uninspiring. Admissions officers want quirky, diverse, interesting people on their campuses. Your essays are literally the only thing that matter.
In order to write interesting essays, you need to have interesting experiences that are worth telling. So stop spending your high school years through the lens of "college apps" and instead focus on taking risks and exploring your interests. I don't know of a single person in the circle I grew up with who was smart/had a good work ethic (got perfect grades) who did not get into a top college, provided they were interesting people who actually had their own beliefs and passions.
Seconding everything here, the voice part is especially underrated in college admissions talk — feel free to PM
Thanks for the offer! Will PM tomorrow (limit).
Thanks a lot for the advice!
I don't know if I have perfect grades (grading system is different in Canada for grade 9),will get 1500+ SAT and I lean heavy into ECs. I don't know how I'd link those together and make weird allegories, but ig that's what is required. I do have an unique persona, even though I don't know how likeable these characteristics are for a northeastern school's AO.
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