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MBB EMEA advice!
Hi all, have a friend who just received an invite to a multi-day "training" event by an MBB after being rejected for a position there. As far as I am aware, this invitation has been extended to a wide pool of candidates considering she didn't perform well in the interview process. The question is...
MBB London Current Situation
Hi, I have several questions regarding the consulting industry and MBB in London. 1. How is the current project pipeline in MBB London 2. How thick is the bench right now 3. Is there a change in the types of projects since PE deals are slowing down (especially for PE houses like EYP, Bain, LEK) 4....
Facing a financial & consulting dilemma
Greetings all, I'll get straight into it, I am an engineering student, I've been planning into going into management consulting (mbb) at the start of my career then exit after 2-3 years. I have been fond of finance since I was young, therefore I studied for the cfa level 1 exam and passed, and I...
Shall I retake A Levels I did 5 years ago as I keep getting rejections? (London)
TL;DR Rejected from summers last year, managed to improve my CV dramatically but still rejections at the first stage. A Level grades are beyond below what the avg candidate has (BCC and major extenuating circumstances) - should I retake them as I feel as though it’s the main thing setting me back...
BB Intern switch to MBB Strategy Consulting?
TLDR: Intern in NY coverage BB group considering switch into FT Bain / BCG NY after making it far in processes so far Hi everyone, Currently a nontarget interning at a coverage group at a BB (Citi, Barclays) in NYC but have made it pretty far into the Bain and BCG NYC processes for entry-level FT...
Bain FT Real Estate Analyst 2024
Saw thread for Bain private equity and growth funds, wanted to create one for the 2024 FT real estate analyst role. Anyone heard back about first rounds or has any info?
Bain ACI Final Round
Hey all - wanted to make this thread to discuss the final round for Bain ACI. I just had my first round yesterday. Has anyone heard back about a final round yet? What do they look like?
Regional MBB Office vs T2 Strategy Consulting Firm in T1 City (Full Time)
Hi everyone, I will be interning at a T2 strategy firm (OW/EY-P/L.E.K/etc.) this summer at a T1 city (NYC/SF/etc.) and am looking for advice. It has been my absolute dream to be at MBB and I have a job offer lined up with an MBB regional office (St. Louis/Cleveland/Houston/etc.) for full time....
Bain's BEL Program 2023
Has anyone heard back from Bain's BEL program? I recently interviewed and am just curious! Good luck
What are my chances getting into Big 4 Consulting?
Would love some feedback on my chances of getting into MBB or Big 4 Management Consulting? Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Southeast State School Right after undergrad, worked in Project Engineering in the Fortune 500 Chemical Manufacturing Industry - Responsibilities were in...
MSc Profile Evaluation - Oxford/LBS/LSE/HEC
Would be nice to get some insights on my profile for these programs since I could possibly get in a position of having to reject a potential full-time offer this summer (although I am very humble about even getting an offer) in order to study a master. I am looking to apply for the following: -...
MBB/IB Background Check
Disclaimer: I haven't done anything questionable. I'm pretty tame online tbh. Just watch TikToks and go on instagram with a comment here and there. So few years ago, I was gifted a used phone and the sim with it by an old friend. It was great and worked really well. However, I had forgotten that a...
Bain London Final Round Interviews
Hi Team, I have a Bain London Final Round Interviews coming up. Anyone who will be willing to shed some light on this? How different will this be compared to first round interviews? I heard interviews can be pretty unstructured.
Bain Atlanta Office AC FT Timeline
I applied to Bain's Atlanta Office by the second batch of application deadlines. A senior partner based in Atlanta forwarded my resume to the recruiting team, and they have scheduled two coffee chats for me to connect with current ACs. But they still haven't sent out any interviews to me, so what...
Bain AC Final Round 2022 Decisions
Hey guys & galls,I go to an unorthodox target undergrad and we had our final-round interviews for the AC role at Bain (ATL/ DC/ Houston) on Monday the 3rd. I know MBB typically gets back with news within 24h if it's good or longer if it's not-so-good but none of my friends have heard back yet.What...
Received offers from all three MBB firms and don't know what to do
Hey guys! Recently, I found out that I received 2023 internship offers from all three MBB firms, and I couldn't be happier. This recruitment process has been great, and all of my interviews went smoothly and I felt confident about the result following each one. I participated in diversity programs...
Bain FT NE (Boston/NY)
Has anyone gotten a full-time offer in Boston or New York? I've only seen rejections on this forum for Boston and like two people on LinkedIn with offers and both go to like UVA, I think. No clue about NYC, though. Someone in the office told me they'll try to have decisions out by tomorrow, but I...
Software Engineer to Strategy Consultant?
Thanks for taking the time. - UK based, 25, BSc Comp Sci, 3 years at a BB bank as a software dev in a Sales and Trading team. - I wish to change from coding and I feel like Strategy Consulting is something I would really like. Concurrently, I am recruiting and have an offer for a tech Product...
Does MBB location matter? Charlotte VS NYC?
I am interested in consulting after my MBA. I saw MBB has locations in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Cleveland. In IB these are tier 2 cities, and generally, you would see a decrease in pay and prestige. Is this the same in consulting? If the pay in Charlotte is the same as in NYC or Boston...
Bain BEL 2022
Didn't see a thread, so I wanted to start one. Had my interview end of March, wanted to keep a tab on if anyone heard back yet.
Differences at Bain Offices
Was curious if people can talk about their Bain office. I am an MBA candidate who has signed for a Bain location in the US, but I am wondering what people think of the offices they are at. Things like: most common industries for projects, lifestyle, office culture, thoughts on the building/location....
Bain Experienced AC 2nd Round (1/14) for NY and Boston
Anyone here have a 2nd Round on 1/14 for Boston / NY Experienced AC hiring? How’d it got and have you heard back?
Waitlisted at Every MBB for SA 2022 — What Can I Do?
Just heard back from the last MBB saying I am waitlisted and have to wait 2-4 weeks to hear if they have an offer for me or not. They never mentioned waitlist but just said they needed more time to get back to me. Any thoughts on what I can do to get off the waitlist at any or what the chances are?...
MBB Transferring Offices vs. Firms
Hey everyone! I’ve recently accepted an ACI offer with Bain in one of their main offices (non-NY). I absolutely love Bain, the people, and the office as well. However, I would like to end up in NY sooner rather than later to start my career. How feasible is it to transfer to NY within Bain after...
MBB Salary Expectations By Age
Hey guys! Recently accepted offer to join Bain and was wondering what typical salary is at entry (matching BCG/considering recent pay bumps to take hold in October), and at age 30 & 35. I understand progression looks differently for every person, so an estimation works.
Bain NY vs Bain SF
Hey guys! I'm trying to best understand the main differences between Bain NY vs SF; work culture, hours, industry mix, exit opportunities, etc. I'll be in an intern program where I'll have to state my preferences and can't begin to figure out how I'll go about choosing. I love everything about NYC...
McKinsey/Bain/BCG SA 2022
Now that the MBBs are open for Summer 2022 internships, I thought I'd make a thread so everyone's up to date. Does anyone know whether applying for the summer deadline rather than the fall puts applicants at some sort of advantage?
Office Selection for MBB Recruiting
Hi, I'd love to hear some advice from folks familiar with MBB's recruiting processes. I'm currently at a target school on the west coast with a history of sending undergrads to SF MBB offices (particularly Bain). I'm not sure whether this is due to cross-coast recruiting disadvantages or many...
Undergrad planning on going after full time MBB roles but confused about when to apply
From my understanding, the recruiting process starts in the Fall with applications due in August/September. However, there are also July deadlines for undergrads seeking full-time consulting roles at least for McKinsey snd BCG. I have no idea when to apply. Will there still be August/Sept...
How to work at MBB as an incoming college first-year?
Hello, I will be attending cal next year to major in data science. How can I best prepare myself to work at MBB and potentially gain internships at these firms? I am not in Haas. thanks!
Bain BEL 2021 Decisions
Figured it would be helpful to create this as a way for everyone to update each other when/if they receive offers for this summer's program. In 2019, decisions were released May 8th (Wednesday), while last year decisions weren't released until June as a result of COVID. Appreciate everyone's...
Bain AC April 2021 Final Round Decisions
Hi all, Just wanted to create a thread for those who interviewed mid - late April. Am still waiting to hear back from my final rounds this week -- has anyone else heard back yet? I know that often it takes time for Partners to talk, but wanted to just start a thread to know. This is for US Office...
Bain AC Final Round 4/1/21
Hi everyone, I just had a Bain AC final round interview yesterday (4/1) and was wondering if anyone else also interviewed on this date and has heard back on decisions yet? How long should we typically expect to wait before hearing back? Thanks!
Bain AC New York Final Decision Timing
Hi, I just did a final around for Bain New York Office (Thursday 4/1/21). I graduated in May of 2020, but they are doing off cycle recruiting right now for AC positions. They are doing final round interviews today and tomorrow. I have two questions: 1. When should I hear back? Did anyone else also...
Bain - Corporate M&A and Private Equity Practice
Any thoughts on the Bain Corporate M&A and Private Equity Practice in Germany? Also with regards to chances of breaking into PE from that compared to working at BCG or Bain as a generalist?
Need help with exploding offer! MBB vs MBB
Hi! I'll be brief and please feel free to redirect me to the appropriate place if this is the wrong place. I have an offer at Firm #1. I have a final-round interview with Firm #2 on Friday. Firm #1 wants an answer BEFORE Friday, conveniently. Firm #1 does not know I'm applying to Firm #2. If I get...
Anyone interviewed at Bain Capital Life Sciences?
What is the process like? How has your experience been? Is it true that BCLS focuses more on growth equity?
Are any interesting Management Consulting firms (ideally w/ NE offices) still recruiting?
Are any interesting Management Consulting firms (ideally w/ NE offices) still recruiting?
Bain ACI 2021 Final Round Interview Decisions
Just wanted to start this forum topic since I know a few of us are feeling antsy about Bain final round decisions. I would be interested in hearing about your ACI final round calls and the turnaround time to receiving an acceptance or rejection. Please post if you have or have not received an...
Bain AC final round 2021 decisions
Hey guys, I go to a target (H/Y/P/S) undergrad and we had our final-round interviews for the AC role at Bain (NYC/ Boston/ SF) on Tuesday the 29th. I know MBB typically get back with news within 24h if it’s good or longer if it’s not-so-good but none of my friends have heard back yet. What...
BCG 1R - Interview format
Has anyone interviewed with BCG United States for the Summer Associate/Associate position (first round)? If you have, did you find that the interview was more interviewer-led rather than candidate-led? How much of the 'driving' of the case did you do? I'm asking because for Bain this year, they were...
MBB Summer 2021 Internship thread
Shout out to all the hopeful boys and girls out there who would eat raw chicken to get an MBB internship! Where do you go to school? Where have you previously interned? Do you know when we'll start hearing back? How good do you think your chances are? Discuss these questions and anything else you'd...
Bain Assessment Test
Hi Everyone, I just applied to Bain and received a 1.5hr assessment test. Wondering if anyone knows what provider they use, how to practice, how difficult, what it consists of, or just any insights. Would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Bain waitlist vs. McKinsey exploding offer (NA)
I am in a very privileged position to have received a McKinsey offer for the associate position in NA. Previously, I had attended the Bain summer program for advanced degrees but unfortunately bombed the final case interview and did not receive an FT offer. The recruiting manager communicated that I...
Recruit as an experienced hires at Bain (South East Asia). Please help
Hello WSOs, I plan to recruit at Bain South East Asia as an experienced hire. Appreciate if anyone can share the followings: 1. What is the test used to screen candidates? Where can I find practice test or at least similar types? I heard it has 25-26 questions but the more research I do, the more it...
Bain's BEL Program
Has anyone interviewed for the BEL program or know when we hear back? Not too much information was given so don't know how to gauge if my interview went well or what the chance of getting an offer for something like this is...
Q&A: spent 2 years as a BA/A/AC at MBB
Hi friends. Recently left MBB after spending 2 years after college there. Always thought it was helpful reading Q&A when I was a student thinking about career-pathing, so wanted to offer this up. Busy in a new job, so will respond when available and might close this thread up early, but for now,...
Evercore NYC M&A vs PJT NYC M&A for Private Equity and MBA Exit Opportunities
I'm lucky enough to have Full-Time Analyst offers for Investment Banking from both Evercore NYC M&A and PJT NYC M&A . I know I'm splitting hairs here but I'm just wondering if any of you have thoughts if one firm is slightly better positioned in terms of exit opportunities into PE mega-funds...
Best Groups Evercore NYC for Prestige, Deal Flow & Top PE Placement
Now that Evercore's M&A NYC Analyst class is getting bigger (~50 Analysts) and they are placing Analysts into groups earlier - I was wondering what the top groups at Evercore are considered to be? I'm interested from a deal flow perspective, prestige perspective, and best exit opportunities into PE...
Experience Bain Event
Hello Everyone, I was fortunate to be selected for an Experience Bain event in one of the US offices. Unfortunately due to visa and flight restrictions I might not be able to make the event, from those of you who have attended, how important do you think the event was for the recruiting and do you...
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