L.E.K. Chicago vs. Oliver Wyman Dallas vs. Strategy& Chicago

I’m fortunate to have FT offers at all 3 firms. I need advice on which to go with. Longterm interested in VC/Startups/maybe T10 MBA. I want to be thoughtful given the market. 

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