Can Europeans analyze my German friend's situation

Anyone from Europe, please let me know if my German buddy has a shot at a consulting position with a known brand (Big 4, McK, Boston, Bain, etc)

Age: 26 University of Heidelberg

Political Science Degree (Apparently it's a B.A. + M.A) Economics Degree (B.A. + M.A)

Distinction Average (Similar to A in the USA)

Political Internships X 2 or 3, for various parties, local and national elections (Policy Developement, etc.)

University Scholar, Nearly got the Fulbright Scholarship, Published Author

Speaks English and German fluently

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it should be quite easy to get a job in consulting with his background.

Don't even try to complain about my grammar and spelling mistakes!

__________________________________________________________________ Don't even try to complain about my grammar and spelling mistakes!
 

I agree, good shot and should get the 1st interview after which it's up to him.

He'll be up against other germans from more prestigious unis, who speak a 3rd language and have more than one internship at BB M/B/B, but the 2 degrees and politics experience makes him kind of a unique candidate.

It's not uncommon for Germans to start at McK after graduation at 29.

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