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Comp: Apollo clear winner

WLB/firm culture: McKinsey clear winner

Exits: McKinsey more varied (industry leadership, buyside, etc.). Apollo usually is the exit for people on this site

Experience: Do you like financial analysis more or general strategy? 
Client exposure: Much more exposure early on at McKinsey

MBA opportunity: Probably a slight edge for Apollo but both will get you to HBS/GSB

theres no clear answer here. Depends on what you like and what your willingness to grind is for extra pay

 

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