Is Accenture a good match?

Could be tough with that academic record. What would be your area of expertise/specialty?

Because of my background I am interested in more education, nonprofit, and government work.

I just wasn't sure because I went to a good (but not great) school, but did complete an honors thesis which required almost two years of work. I guess, I am also curious: if you get to the initial interview, will your GPA still matter a lot?

Not as much, GPA is primarily used as an initial screen. Booz Allen Hamilton will have a focus that may interest you.

Well that is reassuring. I know I am not the most brilliant, but I come off as articulate, love to talk to people, and am capable.

Hmmm...Booz Allen Hamilton does look interesting. I knew they did a lot in the military sector.

Thanks for the advice Nikkisixx, I just hope that I am not applying too late for firms!

Booz Allen Hamilton fills a lot of positions through need, not recruiting, so you're likely not too late.

Your biggest difficulty will be that Tufts is probably not one of the target schools for Accenture's Management Consulting, which is trying to be more selective (unless you already have an interview). In that case, play up extracurricular, working in/leading teams, 'analytical/problem solving' skills.
But as far as fit goes, yeah you have a lower than average GPA, very weak major, and no real 'corporate' experience, so obviously in disadvantage compared to rest.

Yeah, that has been my problem so far. I interviewed at another firm and a boutique crisis management firm and I got the impression they were really confused why I had no experience with businesses (because they both asked me about it and I guess I couldn't give a proper answer). Quite the conundrum. I do not have an interview at Accenture (but there are quite a few alumni who work there), at the least I hope I look like an "interesting" or "different" candidate.

You will have much better luck at System Integration side of things (mostly because they recruit a large number from all kind of places), if that interests you.

its going to be a uphill battle despite your degree from tufts. your gpa is low, and since you are a recent graduate, that is going to hurt even more. typically, big firms like accenture want gpa's 3.7 or higher for entry level positions. now, if you got a masters degree, it would be a different story, where you ugpa would impact only to a certain degree. accenture is a big IT firm, so your background is not very well suited for it. just as others have said, i would look at booz allen hamilton, but even that may not be enough.

You really need have to have the "why consulting" question nailed coming from your background. I guarantee you will get asked that every time. Honestly I question that myself, why do you want to do consulting? It sounds like this is your backup plan. Accenture is mainly IT consulting with a smaller strategy group. Without any prior business or technical knowledge there are likely better fits for you out there.

I would have trouble (and probably flounder) if I had to describe consulting in relation to technology. You all are right...it is silly to force things. I have done a lot of research on Booz Allen and reached out to some alumni. Would it be unreasonable to get an interview with my GPA?

yea, judowned said it right. you need to have a solid answer why your background fits consulting and how you can contribute to their bottom line. as for huron, i would take a hard look with them. not that they are a bad firm (thats not at all what i am implying), but that huron is generally perceived as a powerhouse in healthcare, not anything else. most positions at huron will ask for a background in healthcare.