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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are the top consulting firms you should consider applying to in the US:

MBB (Top Tier)

  • McKinsey & Company
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Bain & Company

Tier 2 Consulting Firms

  • Oliver Wyman (OW)
  • Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company)
  • Roland Berger
  • EY-Parthenon (EY-P)

Restructuring Consulting Firms

  • FTI Consulting
  • AlixPartners
  • Alvarez & Marsal (A&M)

Tech Consulting Firms

  • Accenture
  • IBM

For more detailed insights and discussions, you can visit the following link: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/some-thoughts-on-manag…</a">Some Thoughts on Managing Multiple Offers (Consulting / MBB)

This list should give you a comprehensive view of the top consulting firms beyond MBB and LEK.

Sources: My View on the Current Top 10 Strategy Consulting Firms, Choosing between McKinsey, Bain, and BCG?, Some Thoughts on Managing Multiple Offers (Consulting / MBB), Consulting 9-5 Gig, Consulting Firms that accept International Students (F-1)

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Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Boston Consulting Group 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 99.0%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.5%
  • Oliver Wyman 98.0%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Cornerstone Research 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 99.0%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.5%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.0%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Bain & Company 99.5%
  • Boston Consulting Group 99.0%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.5%
  • Oliver Wyman 98.0%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

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  • Partner (4) $361
  • Principal (30) $294
  • Director/MD (58) $274
  • Vice President (53) $247
  • Engagement Manager (111) $232
  • Manager (167) $172
  • 2nd Year Associate (185) $142
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (115) $135
  • Senior Consultant (354) $132
  • Consultant (635) $122
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (162) $121
  • 1st Year Associate (575) $121
  • NA (16) $114
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (390) $104
  • Associate Consultant (175) $100
  • 1st Year Analyst (1152) $90
  • Intern/Summer Associate (205) $83
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (626) $67
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