How would you compare top T2 consultancies (OW/S&/ATK/RB) with low-tier BB (DB/UBS) for: - pe exits - prestige - MBA placement
Thanks in advance for any responses!
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Obviously different groups / practices impact each of these.
Broadly - low tier BB better for PE and prestige
Consulting better for MBA
Tbh unless you were deadset on consulting or really didn’t like banking, surely you would go IB
The consulting vs IB for me would only really start at MBB level.
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